The Pros and Cons of Popular Blogging Platforms

Learning how to start a successful blog can be a challenge. With the amount of information online, some of which can be misleading, it’s hard for beginners to know where to start a blog. While there is no “wrong” place or way to start a blog, some blogging platforms can offer new bloggers a stronger start and a higher chance of building a professional website that will earn traffic and revenue.

For example, you may be familiar with a number of free blogging sites such as WordPress, Blogger, Tumblr, Wix, Weebly, SquareSpace, etc. If you’ve researched any of these free options, they all tout the beauty of their designs, the flexibility of their platforms, and the freedom to build any type of blog you want. However, the truth is that most of these free online blogging sites offer limited access to unique themes, few plugins for added functionality, and even less freedom to build, grow, and maybe eventually sell your blog.

To illustrate the pros and cons of each platform, the experts at StartABlog123.com have created this comprehensive graphic detailing the features of the best free blog sites. Ultimately, with over 35,000 plugins, 3,000 themes, and the highest overall rating, the best blogging software to consider is WordPress.

With the new year quickly approaching, this may be the best time to start your blogging career so check out the infographic below to learn where to begin. And if you need help getting your website off to a strong start, here’s a primer on blogging for beginners!

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