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Best Blog Platforms for writers in 2024

Hongbeom
HongbeomApr 29, 2024

Hey there! I'm Hongbeom, the founder of BlogPro - a blogging platform that integrates with Notion to help writers publish, grow, and monetize their content. As a Notion power user myself, I understand the challenges writers face in turning their Notion notes into a professional blog. That's why I created BlogPro - to provide a streamlined solution tailored for Notion users who want to establish their online presence and build a successful blog.

I've tried all the blogging platforms while building my own tool. In this guide, I'll show you the best ones that let you own your brand, focus on writing, and monetize your way.

I'll also tell you which platforms to avoid, like the ones that are outdated, or not meant for serious blogging.

Read this guide if you

  1. 1. Want to establish and grow your personal brand as a writer
  1. Are a solo writer or small team
  1. Will invest in premium blogging tools

Must-haves for my recommendation:

  1. 1. A user-friendly and intuitive blogging experience that streamlines the writing and publishing process
  1. Purpose-built for blogging
  1. Robust monetization options, including built-in support for Google Ads, affiliate marketing, sponsored content, and paid subscriptions or memberships

Don’t use these

  1. WordPress: While a powerful and flexible platform, it can be bloated and require many plugins for essential blogging features, potentially leading to compatibility issues and a steeper learning curve
  1. Medium: While offering a built-in audience and a clean writing experience, it lacks the ability to fully own and control your brand identity, and may have limited monetization options compared to self-hosted platforms
  1. Blogger: While a free and beginner-friendly option, it is an aging platform that may lack modern features and regular updates, potentially hindering long-term growth and scalability for serious bloggers
  1. Wix/Squarespace: While offering visually appealing templates and e-commerce capabilities, these platforms may not be optimized for the specific needs of bloggers, such as robust content management, SEO tools, and a distraction-free writing experience
  1. Drupal: A powerful and flexible platform, but may require advanced technical expertise and a steeper learning curve, potentially making it less accessible for bloggers without coding or web development experience
  1. HubSpot: While a comprehensive marketing platform with robust blogging capabilities, it may be more feature-rich than necessary for individual bloggers or small teams, potentially leading to a steeper learning curve and higher costs
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Avoid platforms that aren’t solely designed for bloggers

Top 5 Blogging Tools for writers

Overview of the Top Blogging Platforms

PlatformPricing ($/month)Best ForKey Features
Ghost$11 - 249Newsletter writers & BloggersPaid membership options, email newsletter subscriptions, extensive third-party integrations
BlogPro$15 - 30Notion usersNative Notion integration, clean and minimalist design, robust SEO tools and features
WriteAs$10Bigger teamsCollaboration tools, privacy-focused features, multi-language support
Substack10% of each transactionNewsletter writersPaid membership and subscription options, built-in writer community, seamless email newsletter delivery
Hashnode$7Bloggers with technical backgroundClean and modern design, built-in developer community, automatic GitHub backups
  1. Ghost—Best overall newsletter, membership, and blogging platform for writers
  1. BlogPro—Best for Notion users and writers seeking a seamless Notion integration
  1. Substack—Best for newsletter writers, independent content creators, and building a paid subscriber base
    1. Pros:
  1. WriteAs—Best for privacy-conscious writers and teams prioritizing collaboration
  1. Hashnode—Best for bloggers with a technical background or focus

Honorable Mentions

  1. Posthaven: a simple blogging platform used by Sam Altman. But lacks monetization options
  1. Inblog: amazing blog builder for businesses. Lacks monetization options.
  1. Feather: another Notion to Blog solutions. Not much updates.