What is the difference Between Writing Posts and Articles

byJeffBrown4

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2 months ago

Hello WA Family,

I hope my posts are not boring to you yet, today I am going to try to explain what is the difference between writing posts and articles. This is something I have been asked many times over the years, so I thought this might be a good topic to share with you.

What is a Blog Post?

A blog post is an individual entry published on a blog, a type of website that features regularly updated content to a specific target audience and on a specific niche.

• Blog posts typically are usually between 300 words to 2,000+ words, with the average being between 600 and 1200 words.
• The blogger targets a specific audience interested in a specific niche.
• Bloggers are known for their casual conversation.

Blog posts should focus on the information below

• Sharing Information
• Educating Readers
• Entertaining
• Engaging Readers
• Promoting a Brand

In my next section we will learn about articles, I hope you are finding this interesting so far.

What is an Article?

An article is a piece of writing that presents information on a specific topic. I have provided you with information about an article below.

• Articles are typically found in publications like magazines, academic journals, and news websites.
• Articles are between 1,500 words to 5,000 words.
• They can target a specific audience with a strong interest in the topic.
• You will find they use a formal, objective tone.
• They contain factual information and evidence to support the content.

Article Features Include

• Providing In-Depth Analysis
• Reporting on Research
• Presenting an Argument
• Educating Readers

Now we are ready to learn what you came here to know. What is the difference between writing posts and articles?

The Differences Between Blog Posts and Articles

Length and Depth

• Blog Posts are often shorter, between 300 to 2,000 words focusing on a specific aspect of a topic.
• Articles are mainly longer and more in-depth, often more than 1,500 words and reaching up to 5,000 words.

Style and Tone

• Blog Posts resemble a friendly conversation.
• Articles are more formal and factual information.

Research

• Blog Posts may be used to support factual backing, Personal experiences, opinions, and insights can be the main type of content.
• Articles may share academic studies, data analysis, or expert opinions to build credibility and support the information.

Target Audience

• Blog Posts target a specific audience with an interest in a specific niche.
• Articles can target a general audience with a strong interest in the content. Often targets an informed audience with some existing knowledge in the field.

Publication Platform

• Blog Posts will be found on personal blogs and social media platforms more often than articles.
• Articles are published in magazines, newspapers, academic journals, and professional websites.

To conclude this post, I want to leave you with some tips for writing blog posts.

Tips for writing blog posts

• Considering current trends, answer questions, or solve your target audience's problems will engage your readers.
• Understanding your topic strengthens your content and builds trust with your readers.
• Create attention-grabbing headings.

• Get your reader's attention in the first paragraph with a question, or surprising fact.
• Write like you're having a chat with a friend about the topic.
• Break up your text with subheadings, bullet points, and short paragraphs.
• Images, infographics, and videos can enhance your content.
• Include relevant keywords naturally throughout your post, but avoid keyword stuffing.

• Take the time to edit your content.
• Share your blog post on social media, online communities, and email newsletters.
• Respond to comments, answer questions, and participate in discussions.

I hope these tips are helpful and maybe some are brand new to you. That completes my post for today, feel free to comment if you wish to share.

I hope this helps some of you,

Jeff