Looking to start a blog? Currently, have a blog, but are tired of your platforms and looking for a change?
There are tons of blogging platforms out there, and it can be difficult to decide which would be the best for you. This guide will walk you through the pros and cons of some popular platforms, to help make your decision easier.
Webflow is a website building and hosting platform that gives users the ability to easily create a customizable website.
Pros:
- Extremely customizable
- Perfect for those with no coding knowledge
- CMS (Content Management System) is designed visually
- Great for designers, editors, content strategists, and developers
- Over 100 hours of tutorials available to users
Cons:
- Price
- Can be confusing to those new to website building
Cost:
- Offers a free version published on the Webflow.io subdomain
- Site plan with CMS is $16 per month, paid annually, or $20 per month.
Wordpress is a open-source content management system allowing users to create websites and blogs.
Pros:
- Free
- Offers a variety of plugin options allowing you to fully customize your website
- Extremely popular
Cons:
- The learning curve can be challenging for those new to website building
- Costs of themes and plugins can vary
Cost:
- Free to use to create a website, no domain or hosting
- Plans including domain and hosting start at $4
Squarespace is a website building and hosting platform using a selection of curated templates.
Pros:
- Offer a variety of well designed stylish templates
- Templates offer layout
- Offers marketing tools to promote your blog
Cons:
- Cost
- Does not offer a free version, only has a 14-day trial
Cost:
- Free 14-day plan
- Plans start at $12 per month, paid
- annually, or $16 per month
