AGE 1 = Introduction
PAGE 2 = Blog and Website Definitions
PAGE 3 = The Difference between a Blog and a Website
PAGE 4 = Why People Create Websites and Blogs?
In this tutorial, I would like to talk about the difference between a blog and a website.
When internet users discover that it is possible to make money running their own blog or website, most of them decide to absolutely do it.
(By the way, for those who are new here, the Wealthy Affiliate community is a wonderful place to start with. Not only it helps you with technical aspects of website-building but you also get to connect with amazing, like-minded individuals).
The first question that may arise before they go directly to the process of creating a website is “What’s better: a blog or website?”
It’s impossible to give an exact answer to this question, but it’s possible to consider the pros and cons of each, as well as examine their differences. And that’s what this tutorial will be about.
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Zarina
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You're welcome.
I am not sure exactly what do you mean by having website accessible via blog - I assume you mean having a link on your blog to your website? That is possible for sure.
Also, I know of the "hybrid" websites, which is basically a website, but has certain features of a blog (like author information is available).
Personally, I have a page where I post my links to my trainings/blogposts at WA. Feel free to check it out at lifeinkaizenstyle.com
I am not sure exactly what do you mean by having website accessible via blog - I assume you mean having a link on your blog to your website? That is possible for sure.
Also, I know of the "hybrid" websites, which is basically a website, but has certain features of a blog (like author information is available).
Personally, I have a page where I post my links to my trainings/blogposts at WA. Feel free to check it out at lifeinkaizenstyle.com
Pio
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You can have a website with a 'blog' menu page on it. You can write a blog post to refer traffic to your website. The more traffic you refer to your website through your blog posts, the more popular your website will become in the eyes of Google and other search engines. That's you are going to attract more traffic to your site and that's how your site will get ranked higher on search engines, hence more conversions etc.
LynneHuy
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This is great Zarina, I loved reading this. I have often had people ask me what the difference is between a blog and a website.
Although one thing stands out for me... I have websites in different niches (4 in total) and I will be adding more in the future. So I will be a blogger with more than one blog :)
Although one thing stands out for me... I have websites in different niches (4 in total) and I will be adding more in the future. So I will be a blogger with more than one blog :)
adeelshafqat
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Hi Zarina
I love your article – it’s very well written and easy to read due to the well thought layout.
I used to think that blog and website is actually one but thanks for you article which bring clarity. Thanks for writing this article.
I wish you best of luck.
I love your article – it’s very well written and easy to read due to the well thought layout.
I used to think that blog and website is actually one but thanks for you article which bring clarity. Thanks for writing this article.
I wish you best of luck.
Zarina
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Hi there!
Thanks for taking your time to provide me with your feedback!
Much appreciated,
Zarina
Thanks for taking your time to provide me with your feedback!
Much appreciated,
Zarina
andrekish
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Hello - great training article - so many people are unaware that blogs and websites for larger scale eCommerce are totally different.
So and newcomers can see what can really happen I've simply used my own experiences using WA since Sept 2015 to see if WA works as I have commercial experience of shopping cart systems and sites.
I use both types of website (eStore AND Blog via WA training - 1 for selling and 1 for blogging - giving extra info, chatting with visitors and as a kind of diary as you say here.
With a little care different types of site can be easily linked and support each other. Online shops can sell products faster but need so much work it sometimes takes a couple of people to run shop type sites at least. And there's advertising fees involved.
With a blog I can give a great deal of info, advice etc and build audience trust. I found personally that adding 3-4 articles to a my new blog site each week for 3 months then started to generate and grow revenue from the blog site with no advertising fees. I have personally seen blog site sales start after 3 months this year.
It is important to understand the difference from the beginning if possible as this can save a lot of redesign work later.
Many thanks for showing us this - all the very best - Andre.
So and newcomers can see what can really happen I've simply used my own experiences using WA since Sept 2015 to see if WA works as I have commercial experience of shopping cart systems and sites.
I use both types of website (eStore AND Blog via WA training - 1 for selling and 1 for blogging - giving extra info, chatting with visitors and as a kind of diary as you say here.
With a little care different types of site can be easily linked and support each other. Online shops can sell products faster but need so much work it sometimes takes a couple of people to run shop type sites at least. And there's advertising fees involved.
With a blog I can give a great deal of info, advice etc and build audience trust. I found personally that adding 3-4 articles to a my new blog site each week for 3 months then started to generate and grow revenue from the blog site with no advertising fees. I have personally seen blog site sales start after 3 months this year.
It is important to understand the difference from the beginning if possible as this can save a lot of redesign work later.
Many thanks for showing us this - all the very best - Andre.
Zarina
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Hi Andre,
Looks like you have a lot of experience in this matter! Thanks for sharing it with me and others, much appreciated!
Thank you for your comment and I hope to see you around!
Best wishes,
Zarina
Looks like you have a lot of experience in this matter! Thanks for sharing it with me and others, much appreciated!
Thank you for your comment and I hope to see you around!
Best wishes,
Zarina
HelenpDoyle
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So, if I read this right, the basic set-up is the same. It's the style of writing that really defines it. I think I have a website where I do semi formal reviews and also informal posts. So I am either a mutant or hybrid! This is a nice casual training that is easy to read and summarises the matter nicely.
Zarina
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Hi Helen,
You are right to the point! :)
To be honest, on my own website I have 3 main categories (pages), one more project related (deep philosophical stuff about personal development), second is "My Journal" where I have more informal articles about things I've tried, done or follow on a daily basis. And now I also added a page titled "Training" where I simply post my links to WA training.
I could probably be hybrid type as well! :D
Thank you for your comment and I will see you around!
Zarina
You are right to the point! :)
To be honest, on my own website I have 3 main categories (pages), one more project related (deep philosophical stuff about personal development), second is "My Journal" where I have more informal articles about things I've tried, done or follow on a daily basis. And now I also added a page titled "Training" where I simply post my links to WA training.
I could probably be hybrid type as well! :D
Thank you for your comment and I will see you around!
Zarina
