{"id":4555339,"date":"2021-12-02T19:31:25","date_gmt":"2021-12-02T14:01:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/?p=4555339"},"modified":"2023-09-22T00:41:47","modified_gmt":"2023-09-21T19:11:47","slug":"blogger-vs-wordpress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/blogger-vs-wordpress\/","title":{"rendered":"Blogger vs WordPress (2025): Which One is Better (Compared!)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div><p><a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/blogging\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4041217\" data-lasso-id=\"3677\">Blogging<\/a> from scratch starts with a handful of crucial decisions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You have to decide your niche, blog name, topics, content types, and so on.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Early on, you also need to decide which <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/best-blogging-platforms\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1036036\" data-lasso-id=\"3678\">blogging platform<\/a> to use.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this post, we\u2019ll compare two of the biggest blogging platforms on the web: <strong>Blogger<\/strong> and <strong>WordPress<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Let\u2019s begin.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{margin-bottom:50px;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-top:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;box-shadow:5px 7px 0px 2px var(--global-palette1, 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var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{border-top:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}}<\/style>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blogger vs WordPress: Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To kick things off, let\u2019s have a look at our two contenders.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blogger<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"995\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1-Blogger.png\" alt=\"Blogger\" class=\"wp-image-4555340\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1-Blogger.png 1200w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1-Blogger-300x249.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1-Blogger-1024x849.png 1024w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1-Blogger-768x637.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"3679\">Blogger<\/a>&nbsp;is a user-friendly content management system that can help anyone start a blog within minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All you need is a Google account and you\u2019re free to use Blogger as much as you like. It will help you install themes, create pages, write content, track earnings, and more \u2013 absolutely no coding required.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blogger will also provide you with a free BlogSpot subdomain to boot.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"573\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BlogSpot-Subdomain.png\" alt=\"BlogSpot Subdomain Example\" class=\"wp-image-4555341\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BlogSpot-Subdomain.png 1200w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BlogSpot-Subdomain-300x143.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BlogSpot-Subdomain-1024x489.png 1024w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BlogSpot-Subdomain-768x366.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Blogger platform was launched by Pyra Labs in 1999 before being acquired by Google.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WordPress (.org)<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"995\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WordPress-CMS-Platform.png\" alt=\"WordPress CMS Platform\" class=\"wp-image-4555342\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WordPress-CMS-Platform.png 1200w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WordPress-CMS-Platform-300x249.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WordPress-CMS-Platform-1024x849.png 1024w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WordPress-CMS-Platform-768x637.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Similar to Blogger,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"3680\">WordPress<\/a>&nbsp;is also a free content management system. However, you need to pay for your own domain and hosting before you can use it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress has a low-skill floor, but it also has an extremely high-skill ceiling.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That means beginners will be able to use WordPress effectively with no problems. But in order to reap the full benefits, you need to spend weeks learning the platform and tweaking your site.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress was launched in 2003 by developers Matt Mullenweg and Mike Little.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blogger or WordPress: Which is More Popular?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s true that Blogger came before WordPress. However, WordPress surpasses it in terms of popularity and relevance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For one, WordPress powers over&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"3681\">42%<\/a>&nbsp;of ALL websites on the internet \u2013 not just personal blogs. Blogger, on the other hand, is only used by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cminds.com\/wordpress-market-share-2021\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"3682\">1% of websites<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"802\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/CMS-Usage-Stats.png\" alt=\"CMS Market Share\" class=\"wp-image-4555343\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/CMS-Usage-Stats.png 1200w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/CMS-Usage-Stats-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/CMS-Usage-Stats-1024x684.png 1024w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/CMS-Usage-Stats-768x513.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/CMS-Usage-Stats-1536x1026.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, WordPress is also the CMS of choice for some of the top-earning blogs online. And with such an astronomical gap in popularity, it\u2019s safe to assume that WordPress is doing something better than Blogger.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>But that doesn\u2019t mean you should follow suit.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After all, popularity is just a small piece of the puzzle.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are&nbsp;<strong>9&nbsp;<\/strong>other factors to consider when choosing a CMS for your blog:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blogger vs WordPress: The Showdown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Setup and Usability<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1190\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-vs-WordPress-Interface.png\" alt=\"Setup and Usability\" class=\"wp-image-4555347\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-vs-WordPress-Interface.png 1190w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-vs-WordPress-Interface-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-vs-WordPress-Interface-1024x826.png 1024w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-vs-WordPress-Interface-768x620.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1190px) 100vw, 1190px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>First and foremost, you need to think about usability.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The vast majority of bloggers \u2013 beginners and veterans alike \u2013 don\u2019t have technical web development knowledge.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re one of them, you should think about the usability factor when picking a blogging platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blogger<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Blogger is built specifically for one thing: to help users create and run blogs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, the user experience when it comes to accomplishing this goal is top-notch.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon logging in, just click&nbsp;<strong>\u2018Create Blog\u2019&nbsp;<\/strong>and Blogger will walk you through the entire process.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"907\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Setting-Up-Your-Blog-on-Blogger.png\" alt=\"Creating Your Blogger Blog\" class=\"wp-image-4555344\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Setting-Up-Your-Blog-on-Blogger.png 1200w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Setting-Up-Your-Blog-on-Blogger-300x227.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Setting-Up-Your-Blog-on-Blogger-1024x774.png 1024w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Setting-Up-Your-Blog-on-Blogger-768x580.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In less than a minute, your blog is ready to go.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can start writing blog posts by clicking the big&nbsp;<strong>\u2018Create New Post\u2019&nbsp;<\/strong>button. Once you\u2019re in the editor, everything you need is neatly laid out for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"833\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Creating-a-Blogger-Post.png\" alt=\"Creating a Blogger Post\" class=\"wp-image-4555345\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Creating-a-Blogger-Post.png 1200w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Creating-a-Blogger-Post-300x208.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Creating-a-Blogger-Post-1024x711.png 1024w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Creating-a-Blogger-Post-768x533.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>To check out the rest of Blogger, head back to the dashboard and open the menu from the top-left corner.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From there, you can head to your blog\u2019s comments, AdSense tracker, theme settings, and more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1152\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-main-Menu.png\" alt=\"Blogger Main Menu\" class=\"wp-image-4555348\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-main-Menu.png 1200w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-main-Menu-300x288.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-main-Menu-1024x983.png 1024w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-main-Menu-768x737.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>By the way, installing themes with Blogger couldn\u2019t be any simpler.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply head to the \u201c<strong>Themes<\/strong>\u201d page, click on a theme you like, and click&nbsp;<strong>\u2018Apply.\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1076\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-Theme-Library.png\" alt=\"Blogger Theme Library\" class=\"wp-image-4555349\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-Theme-Library.png 1200w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-Theme-Library-300x269.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-Theme-Library-1024x918.png 1024w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-Theme-Library-768x689.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WordPress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress is the reason why millions of non-developers are out there running their own blogs today.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>But how easy is it to use?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First off, take note that you need your own domain and web hosting to use WordPress.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That, alone, involves more steps than publishing your first article on blogger. But it\u2019s still more than doable even if you have zero web development experience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#0071a1\"><strong>Don\u2019t know about domain registration and hosting? My post on&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/blog-name\/\" data-lasso-id=\"3683\"><strong>coming up with the perfect blog name<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;explains it all!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After hosting your domain, you also need to install WordPress via the control panel.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This process is slightly different for each hosting company. But the most important step is usually to use an automatic installation tool, which looks something like this:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"871\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WordPress-Automatic-Installation-Tool.png\" alt=\"WordPress Auto Installer Tool\" class=\"wp-image-4555350\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WordPress-Automatic-Installation-Tool.png 1200w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WordPress-Automatic-Installation-Tool-300x218.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WordPress-Automatic-Installation-Tool-1024x743.png 1024w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WordPress-Automatic-Installation-Tool-768x558.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Automated installers usually do most of the work all the way up to admin account creation. When that\u2019s over, you can finally log in to your WordPress dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is, everything should be easier from there onwards.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress put together a \u201c<strong>welcome<\/strong>\u201d banner with links to areas you need to set up first. This includes choosing a theme, creating your front page, building menus, and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1059\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WordPress-Welcome-Banner.png\" alt=\"WordPress Welcome Banner\" class=\"wp-image-4555351\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WordPress-Welcome-Banner.png 1200w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WordPress-Welcome-Banner-300x265.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WordPress-Welcome-Banner-1024x903.png 1024w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WordPress-Welcome-Banner-768x678.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This should make it easier for beginners to finish setting up their blog. After all, WordPress\u2019s navigation menu is a tad more complex than Blogger\u2019s.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To create a post with WordPress, you can use the quick add button at the top toolbar. Alternatively, you can go to&nbsp;<strong>\u2018Posts\u2019&nbsp;<\/strong>from the main menu and select&nbsp;<strong>\u2018Add New.\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1062\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WordPress-Dashboard-New-Post-Menus.png\" alt=\"How to Add New Posts on WordPress\" class=\"wp-image-4555352\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WordPress-Dashboard-New-Post-Menus.png 1200w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WordPress-Dashboard-New-Post-Menus-300x266.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WordPress-Dashboard-New-Post-Menus-1024x906.png 1024w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WordPress-Dashboard-New-Post-Menus-768x680.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>While WordPress is a bit more advanced than Blogger, it\u2019s still easy to use.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may have to go through a couple of tutorials to familiarize yourself with the dashboard. Regardless, an absolute beginner should have no problems getting things done with WordPress.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Winner: Blogger<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, using&nbsp;<strong>Blogger<\/strong>&nbsp;is as easy as it gets.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are, however, sacrifices to be made in terms of flexibility. But since we\u2019re talking about usability, I\u2019m giving the first win to Blogger.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Customizability<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-vs-WordPress-Customizability.png\" alt=\"Blogger vs WordPress Customizability\" class=\"wp-image-4555353\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-vs-WordPress-Customizability.png 1200w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-vs-WordPress-Customizability-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-vs-WordPress-Customizability-1024x819.png 1024w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-vs-WordPress-Customizability-768x614.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In blogging, user-friendliness isn\u2019t everything. You also need to consider the flexibility of your platform.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Otherwise, all your creative ideas will be bottled up by your blogging platform\u2019s limitations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blogger<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Truth be told, customizability isn\u2019t Blogger\u2019s strongest suit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond picking your theme, the built-in design customizations are limited. You can change the background image, main theme color, typography, and gadgets \u2013 that\u2019s it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1053\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-Theme-Options.png\" alt=\"Blogger Theme Customization Options\" class=\"wp-image-4555354\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-Theme-Options.png 1200w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-Theme-Options-300x263.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-Theme-Options-1024x898.png 1024w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-Theme-Options-768x674.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Blogger also has a handy layout editor that lets you modify specific sections of your blog. This includes your sidebars, headers, ad spaces, and footer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1056\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-Layout-Editor-.png\" alt=\"Blogger Layout Editor\" class=\"wp-image-4555356\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-Layout-Editor-.png 1200w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-Layout-Editor--300x264.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-Layout-Editor--1024x901.png 1024w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-Layout-Editor--768x676.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>On the flip side, you can make in-depth customizations to Blogger using HTML or CSS. You can also further customize your Blogger page through gadgets, which we\u2019ll talk about in the next section.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WordPress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress is known for its superior customizability, especially when compared with other blogging platforms like Blogger.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The official theme library alone has 8,959 free themes you can choose from.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1106\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WordPress-Free-Themes-from-Library.png\" alt=\"WordPress Theme Library\" class=\"wp-image-4555358\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WordPress-Free-Themes-from-Library.png 1200w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WordPress-Free-Themes-from-Library-300x276.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WordPress-Free-Themes-from-Library-1024x944.png 1024w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WordPress-Free-Themes-from-Library-768x708.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>That number doesn\u2019t even include the massive number of themes offered by third-party developers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/best-wordpress-themes\/\" data-lasso-id=\"3684\">7 Best WordPress Themes for Bloggers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>And that\u2019s not all.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress themes have different levels of customizability. You can change your blog\u2019s colors, typography, button styles, header images, logo, site icon, backgrounds, social media buttons, and more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some themes also have built-in design elements like sliders, which you can customize within WordPress.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1057\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WordPress-Theme-Specific-Options-Customizer.png\" alt=\"WordPress Theme Customizer\" class=\"wp-image-4555360\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WordPress-Theme-Specific-Options-Customizer.png 1200w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WordPress-Theme-Specific-Options-Customizer-300x264.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WordPress-Theme-Specific-Options-Customizer-1024x902.png 1024w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WordPress-Theme-Specific-Options-Customizer-768x676.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You can take customizations further by editing your theme\u2019s codes through WordPress\u2019s theme editor.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"998\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WordPress-Theme-Code-Editor.png\" alt=\"WordPress Theme Code Editor\" class=\"wp-image-4555361\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WordPress-Theme-Code-Editor.png 1200w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WordPress-Theme-Code-Editor-300x250.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WordPress-Theme-Code-Editor-1024x852.png 1024w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WordPress-Theme-Code-Editor-768x639.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Moreover, WordPress supports third-party themes and page builders that take customizability to a whole new level.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>More on that later.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Winner: WordPress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Blogger might have the edge over WordPress in terms of user-friendliness. However, it\u2019s miles behind in terms of customizability.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The winner of this round is&nbsp;<strong>WordPress<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Extensions<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-vs-WordPress-Extensions.png\" alt=\"Blogger vs WordPress Extensions\" class=\"wp-image-4555362\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-vs-WordPress-Extensions.png 1200w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-vs-WordPress-Extensions-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-vs-WordPress-Extensions-1024x819.png 1024w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-vs-WordPress-Extensions-768x614.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The functionalities of both Blogger and WordPress can be expanded via extensions: widgets and gadgets for Blogger, plugins for WordPress.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These extensions affect several aspects of each platform, including customizability.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Let\u2019s compare their impact and usefulness.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blogger<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Blogger extensions come in the form of gadgets and widgets.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gadgets allow you to add predefined elements to certain areas of your blog. You can add things like ad spaces, search bars, page headers, and more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1176\" height=\"1146\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-Gadgets-List.png\" alt=\"Blogger Gadgets List\" class=\"wp-image-4555363\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-Gadgets-List.png 1176w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-Gadgets-List-300x292.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-Gadgets-List-1024x998.png 1024w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-Gadgets-List-768x748.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1176px) 100vw, 1176px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Widgets, on the other hand, may come from third-party developers. These can instill new features and functionalities into your Blogger site.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use third-party widgets to add accordions, tables of contents, Instagram feeds, pricing tables, and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To install widgets, you\u2019ll need to inject their code into your website\u2019s HTML. It\u2019s not really an intuitive way to do it, but it works.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WordPress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing and installing plugins is essential when building a WordPress website.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A single WordPress plugin can dramatically change the way you use the CMS. Using a page builder, for instance, could mean you won\u2019t ever have to use the built-in theme customizer ever again.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress boasts a whopping 59,425 plugins available in their official plugin repository. These can be downloaded from their website or installed directly from the dashboard.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1156\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WordPress-Built-In-Free-Plugin-Library.png\" alt=\"WordPress Free Plugin Library\" class=\"wp-image-4555364\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WordPress-Built-In-Free-Plugin-Library.png 1200w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WordPress-Built-In-Free-Plugin-Library-300x289.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WordPress-Built-In-Free-Plugin-Library-1024x987.png 1024w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WordPress-Built-In-Free-Plugin-Library-768x740.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WordPress-Built-In-Free-Plugin-Library-1536x1480.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Just like WordPress themes, there are thousands of other WordPress plugins available from third-party marketplaces.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These plugins can help you do anything. You can create custom author boxes, implement two-factor authentication, optimize your images, create photo galleries, and so on.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using WordPress plugins is also much easier than Blogger widgets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon installation, you can access the plugin\u2019s features straight from your dashboard. This also makes it incredibly easier to configure and modify how it works.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Winner: WordPress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Put simply,&nbsp;<strong>WordPress&nbsp;<\/strong>plugins can completely change how bloggers use the CMS.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plugins affect everything that makes WordPress great. It makes things like page builders, carousels, opt-in forms, calendars, and various integrations possible \u2013 even for beginners.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress plugins can also impact your blog\u2019s search engine optimization, performance, and security.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are things we\u2019ll also cover in this comparison.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Security<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-vs-WordPress-Security.png\" alt=\"Blogger vs WordPress Security\" class=\"wp-image-4555366\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-vs-WordPress-Security.png 1200w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-vs-WordPress-Security-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-vs-WordPress-Security-1024x819.png 1024w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-vs-WordPress-Security-768x614.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Security should be a big deal for anyone who wishes to own and run a website.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A single security breach could make you lose everything you\u2019ve worked for.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why you need to consider a blogging platform\u2019s security features before committing your time and effort.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blogger<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Blogger takes advantage of Google\u2019s secure infrastructure to keep sites protected against hackers and other security issues.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t need to worry about finding a good hosting company that can provide your blog with robust security. As one of the tech giants on the planet, you can count on Google to keep your data safe.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blogger also provides all users with an encrypted communication protocol through HTTPS or \u201cHypertext Transfer Protocol Secure.\u201d This can be activated by enabling a simple toggle on your blog\u2019s settings page.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1164\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-Free-HTTPS.png\" alt=\"Blogger Free HTTPS\" class=\"wp-image-4555367\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-Free-HTTPS.png 1200w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-Free-HTTPS-300x291.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-Free-HTTPS-1024x994.png 1024w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-Free-HTTPS-768x745.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WordPress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s the thing: a typical WordPress site depends on dozens of different components.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s normal for WordPress-powered sites to have 20 to 30 plugins installed and activated at the same time. Not to mention that a lot of them use themes from third-party developers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The more things you use on your website, the more potential attack vectors hackers can take advantage of.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since it\u2019s also the most popular CMS on the internet, WordPress is also a popular target in the hacking community. It\u2019s no wonder that WordPress websites are much more likely to be attacked than sites powered by other platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is, there are several ways to safeguard your WordPress website\u2019s data.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from using HTTPS, you can also invest in security plugins to stave of cyber-attacks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1149\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WordPress-Free-Security-Plugins.png\" alt=\"WordPress Free Security Plugins\" class=\"wp-image-4555368\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WordPress-Free-Security-Plugins.png 1200w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WordPress-Free-Security-Plugins-300x287.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WordPress-Free-Security-Plugins-1024x980.png 1024w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WordPress-Free-Security-Plugins-768x735.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WordPress-Free-Security-Plugins-1536x1470.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You can also use backup plugins to keep your website data safe and sound. For suggestions, check out my list of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/best-wordpress-backup-plugins\/\" data-lasso-id=\"3685\">6 best WordPress backup plugins for 2025<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Winner: Blogger<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t get me wrong, WordPress can be an incredibly safe and secure CMS for your blog. You just need to use the right tools and implement the right practices to keep it that way.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But with&nbsp;<strong>Blogger<\/strong>, you don\u2019t even have to think about security.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your website\u2019s protection is handled in the background by Google. This can give you peace of mind as you work on your blog.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5.&nbsp;&nbsp;Costs&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-vs-WordPress-Costs.png\" alt=\"Blogger vs WordPress Costs\" class=\"wp-image-4555369\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-vs-WordPress-Costs.png 1200w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-vs-WordPress-Costs-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-vs-WordPress-Costs-1024x819.png 1024w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-vs-WordPress-Costs-768x614.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Both Blogger and WordPress are positioned as \u201c<strong>free<\/strong>\u201d blogging platforms.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>But we all know that it isn\u2019t always the case.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blogger<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to use your own domain with Blogger (without the \u201c.blogspot\u201d extension), you\u2019ll have to pay for one.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having your own domain will help you build an authoritative and trustworthy brand.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, you don\u2019t have to pay a fortune to buy a custom domain for Blogger. Custom domains from Google only cost anywhere between $10 and $20 per year \u2013 sometimes a little more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019d like to go cheaper, you can use sites like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/go\/namecheap\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"3686\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-name=\"NameCheap\">Namecheap<\/a>&nbsp;to register your domain.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1176\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Namecheap-Domain-Prices.png\" alt=\"NameCheap Prices\" class=\"wp-image-4555370\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Namecheap-Domain-Prices.png 1200w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Namecheap-Domain-Prices-300x294.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Namecheap-Domain-Prices-1024x1003.png 1024w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Namecheap-Domain-Prices-768x753.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Other than your domain, you may also be interested in purchasing a few premium widgets from third-party developers like Elfsight.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Elfsight-Blogger-Widgets.png\" alt=\"Elfsight Blogger Widgets\" class=\"wp-image-4555371\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Elfsight-Blogger-Widgets.png 1200w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Elfsight-Blogger-Widgets-300x263.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Elfsight-Blogger-Widgets-1024x896.png 1024w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Elfsight-Blogger-Widgets-768x672.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Elfsight-Blogger-Widgets-1536x1344.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Premium Blogger widgets are usually available for free or via paid subscriptions. Plans may cost around $10 to $75 per month, depending on the publisher and the widget you want to use.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, premium Blogger widgets are completely optional. You can still run a successful blog without any of them, so there\u2019s no need to worry about extra costs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WordPress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To create a working WordPress website, the <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/cost-to-start-a-blog\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4559323\" data-lasso-id=\"3687\">minimum you have to spend<\/a> is around $30. That should cover the cost of domain registration and hosting.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A more cost-effective alternative would be the special hosting offer from&nbsp;<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/go\/bluehost\/\" data-lasso-id=\"3688\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-name=\"Bluehost\">Bluehost<\/a>&nbsp;for WordPress users, which only costs $2.95 monthly. This includes a <strong>free domain<\/strong> and <strong>SSL certificate<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"974\" height=\"878\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Bluehost-Special-WordPress-Hosting-Offer.png\" alt=\"Bluehost WordPress Users Offer\" class=\"wp-image-4555372\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Bluehost-Special-WordPress-Hosting-Offer.png 974w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Bluehost-Special-WordPress-Hosting-Offer-300x270.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Bluehost-Special-WordPress-Hosting-Offer-768x692.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 974px) 100vw, 974px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Just remember that, with a minimum budget, you can only create a barebones WordPress blog.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To take full advantage of WordPress, you may be required to spend over $100 during your first year. That lets you afford a <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/best-wordpress-themes\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"31475\" data-lasso-id=\"3689\">premium theme<\/a>, a proper page builder, along with a few useful plugins.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, you can always run your blog on a free theme like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/generatepress-review\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4047111\" data-lasso-id=\"3690\">GeneratePress<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 without using any plugin.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can then invest more money in your blog once it starts generating revenue. It\u2019s all about being smart with your WordPress blog\u2019s income and knowing your priorities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/spend-blog-income\/\" data-lasso-id=\"3691\">How to Spend Your Blog Income Wisely (Reinvestment Ideas)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Winner: Blogger<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter how you put it,&nbsp;<strong>Blogger<\/strong>&nbsp;is simply a much more affordable platform than WordPress.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You could spend years publishing through Blogger without spending a single cent. WordPress, on the other hand, requires you to pay the upfront costs of domain registration and hosting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6.&nbsp;&nbsp;Ownership<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1199\" height=\"958\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Ownership-Factor-Blogger-and-WordPress.png\" alt=\"Blogger vs WordPress Ownership\" class=\"wp-image-4555375\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Ownership-Factor-Blogger-and-WordPress.png 1199w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Ownership-Factor-Blogger-and-WordPress-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Ownership-Factor-Blogger-and-WordPress-1024x818.png 1024w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Ownership-Factor-Blogger-and-WordPress-768x614.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>When starting a blog, a lot of beginners overlook the importance of ownership.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By owning your blog, you have sole control over how it is managed and supported.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blogger<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With Blogger, you are the person handling your blog\u2019s day-to-day operations. Unfortunately, you don\u2019t really own the blog you\u2019re running.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that Blogger is a blogging service owned by Google.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are free to use and manage your blog in any way you like. But at the end of the day, the actual platform is Google\u2019s property.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That means you may one day lose access to your blog in case Google pulls the plug on Blogger. They did so with Google+ and Feedburner, so it\u2019s technically possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s also the possibility of Google terminating your Blogger account for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/policies.google.com\/u\/0\/terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"3692\">Terms of Service<\/a>&nbsp;violations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It doesn\u2019t matter if the violation is intentional or not. Having your content taken down and issuing an appeal is a major headache.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"940\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-Account-Suspended.png\" alt=\"Case of Blogger Account Suspended\" class=\"wp-image-4555376\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-Account-Suspended.png 1200w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-Account-Suspended-300x235.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-Account-Suspended-1024x802.png 1024w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-Account-Suspended-768x602.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WordPress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The WordPress CMS can only be installed and used in a self-hosted environment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>You \u2013 and only you \u2013 have control over this.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if your web hosting company decides to shut down, you can always migrate to a different host. As long as you have a domain and backups of your blog, it will survive.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Winner: WordPress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Building a blog on Blogger is a form of digital sharecropping.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>That means you\u2019re relying on someone else\u2019s platform to build your online presence.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you build your blog with the WordPress CMS, you\u2019re 100% in charge. You don\u2019t have to worry about losing your blog unexpectedly due to circumstances you can\u2019t control.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This round goes to&nbsp;<strong>WordPress<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7.&nbsp;&nbsp;eCommerce<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/eCommerce-Factor-WordPress-and-Blogger.png\" alt=\"Blogger vs WordPress eCommerce Factor\" class=\"wp-image-4555378\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/eCommerce-Factor-WordPress-and-Blogger.png 1200w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/eCommerce-Factor-WordPress-and-Blogger-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/eCommerce-Factor-WordPress-and-Blogger-1024x819.png 1024w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/eCommerce-Factor-WordPress-and-Blogger-768x614.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Selling products through your blog is possible on both Blogger and WordPress.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The question is, which platform does it better?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blogger<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Although it lacks built-in eCommerce features, you can still sell products on your Blogger website.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One way to do this is by adding buy buttons or links to a separate store page. It can lead to a custom store page or another eCommerce website like Amazon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Platforms like Selz also allow you to embed your entire storefront in your Blogger website. You just have to customize your store page from Selz and paste the source code on your blog.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1095\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Selz-Online-Store-Builder-Blogger.png\" alt=\"Selz Online Store Builder\" class=\"wp-image-4555380\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Selz-Online-Store-Builder-Blogger.png 1200w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Selz-Online-Store-Builder-Blogger-300x274.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Selz-Online-Store-Builder-Blogger-1024x934.png 1024w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Selz-Online-Store-Builder-Blogger-768x701.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you want to accept payments via PayPal, you can use the free PayPal button widget offered by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/elfsight.com\/paypal-button-widget-generator\/blogger\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"3693\">Elfsight<\/a>. Just like with other widgets, you need to paste an installation code on your Blogger page\u2019s HTML file.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1180\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Elfsight-Free-PayPal-Button.png\" alt=\"Elfsight Free PayPal Button Widget\" class=\"wp-image-4555381\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Elfsight-Free-PayPal-Button.png 1180w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Elfsight-Free-PayPal-Button-295x300.png 295w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Elfsight-Free-PayPal-Button-1007x1024.png 1007w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Elfsight-Free-PayPal-Button-768x781.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Elfsight-Free-PayPal-Button-1510x1536.png 1510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1180px) 100vw, 1180px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WordPress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When talking about eCommerce, WordPress offers more versatility and flexibility than Blogger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are hundreds of plugins that allow you to integrate a shopping cart feature into your WordPress blog.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1011\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Shopping-Cart-Plugins-for-WordPress.png\" alt=\"Shopping Cart Plugins WP\" class=\"wp-image-4555383\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Shopping-Cart-Plugins-for-WordPress.png 1200w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Shopping-Cart-Plugins-for-WordPress-300x253.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Shopping-Cart-Plugins-for-WordPress-1024x863.png 1024w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Shopping-Cart-Plugins-for-WordPress-768x647.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Of course, there\u2019s also&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/woocommerce.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"3694\">WooCommerce<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 an all-in-one eCommerce platform designed specifically for WordPress. It includes themes, tools, and extensions that let you build a full-fledged online store right on top of your blog.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1187\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WooCommerce-for-WordPress.png\" alt=\"WooCommerce for WordPress\" class=\"wp-image-4555384\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WooCommerce-for-WordPress.png 1187w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WooCommerce-for-WordPress-297x300.png 297w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WooCommerce-for-WordPress-1013x1024.png 1013w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WooCommerce-for-WordPress-768x776.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1187px) 100vw, 1187px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Remember, in terms of eCommerce, everything you can do on Blogger can also be done on WordPress. You can integrate eCommerce platforms like Selz, create buy buttons, integrate PayPal \u2013 all without messing with your site\u2019s code.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Winner: WordPress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no question that&nbsp;<strong>WordPress&nbsp;<\/strong>outclasses Blogger in every eCommerce aspect.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You have more control over your store and a wider selection of eCommerce plugins. In addition, building an online store with WordPress is a much smoother experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;8.&nbsp;&nbsp;Future-Proofing<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Future-proofing-for-WordPrdss-and-Blogger-Sites.png\" alt=\"Future-Proofing Blogger and WordPress Sites\" class=\"wp-image-4555385\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Future-proofing-for-WordPrdss-and-Blogger-Sites.png 1200w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Future-proofing-for-WordPrdss-and-Blogger-Sites-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Future-proofing-for-WordPrdss-and-Blogger-Sites-1024x819.png 1024w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Future-proofing-for-WordPrdss-and-Blogger-Sites-768x614.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>When picking a blogging platform, you have to think about the long game.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You need something that can provide your website with long-term support, security, and feature updates. Otherwise, every ounce of work you put into blogging now will be at risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blogger<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Google rolls out updates to their blogging platform fairly regularly. While most of these updates are minor, they have a huge impact on the experience of frequent users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, in a recent update, Blogger users are now able to drag and drop images and videos into posts. Additionally, they are now able to freely resize images by simply dragging their corners.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"973\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-Update-Records.png\" alt=\"Blogger Updates\" class=\"wp-image-4555386\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-Update-Records.png 1200w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-Update-Records-300x243.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-Update-Records-1024x830.png 1024w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-Update-Records-768x622.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WordPress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress has a long history of updates and revamps over the years.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And every few months, WordPress launches new \u201creleases\u201d that users can get excited about.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Releases often implement significant changes and enhancements to the platform\u2019s key features. The latest release, WordPress 5.8 \u201cTatum,\u201d introduces changes like duotone filters, suggested patterns, and new editor elements or \u201cGutenberg blocks.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"981\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WordPress-Tatum-New-Features.png\" alt=\"WordPress Tatum New Features\" class=\"wp-image-4555389\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WordPress-Tatum-New-Features.png 981w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WordPress-Tatum-New-Features-245x300.png 245w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WordPress-Tatum-New-Features-837x1024.png 837w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WordPress-Tatum-New-Features-768x940.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 981px) 100vw, 981px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Gutenberg is the latest version of WordPress\u2019s built-in post editor. It allows you to compose elaborate posts using blocks for text, images, columns, separators, quotes, widgets, and more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1078\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/What-Are-Gutenberg-Blocks.png\" alt=\"Gutenberg Blocks Examples\" class=\"wp-image-4555391\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/What-Are-Gutenberg-Blocks.png 1078w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/What-Are-Gutenberg-Blocks-270x300.png 270w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/What-Are-Gutenberg-Blocks-920x1024.png 920w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/What-Are-Gutenberg-Blocks-768x855.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1078px) 100vw, 1078px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Another reason why WordPress excels in the updates department is transparency.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the \u201c<strong>WordPress Codex<\/strong>,\u201d you can find an exhaustive list of WordPress\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/codex.wordpress.org\/WordPress_Versions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"3695\">previous and planned versions<\/a>. To learn more about each version, you can view the in-depth changelog or read the announcement blog post.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1164\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WordPress-Changelogs-List.png\" alt=\"WordPress Changelogs List\" class=\"wp-image-4555392\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WordPress-Changelogs-List.png 1200w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WordPress-Changelogs-List-300x291.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WordPress-Changelogs-List-1024x993.png 1024w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WordPress-Changelogs-List-768x745.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Winner: WordPress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s true that Blogger regularly receives updates from Google. Unfortunately, the blogging platform hasn\u2019t seen a major update in quite a long time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, a lot of Blogger updates involve features that other blogging platforms already had for a long time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the contrary,&nbsp;<strong>WordPress&nbsp;<\/strong>regularly gets important updates on features, security, and performance enhancements. That\u2019s not including major releases like Tatum, which takes core features to new heights.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Income<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-vs-WordPress-Income-Potential.png\" alt=\"Blogger vs WordPress Income Potential\" class=\"wp-image-4555394\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-vs-WordPress-Income-Potential.png 1200w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-vs-WordPress-Income-Potential-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-vs-WordPress-Income-Potential-1024x819.png 1024w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blogger-vs-WordPress-Income-Potential-768x614.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Now comes the big question: can you make money with Blogger or WordPress?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How well can either platform support you in this goal?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s find out.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blogger&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can make money with Blogger using traditional strategies like display advertising, affiliate marketing, and sponsored posts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There are no rules that prevent you from utilizing these monetization strategies on the Blogger platform.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The only problem is, having a BlogSpot subdomain isn\u2019t really a great look if you\u2019re trying to sell something. Luckily, this is something you can fix by purchasing a custom domain.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WordPress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With WordPress, there are absolutely no limits on how you can make money with your blog.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can earn commissions through affiliate marketing, publish sponsored posts, set up an online store \u2013 you name it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress also supports plugins that can help you succeed in making money. Some great examples are plugins that help you create online courses and create paid memberships.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"963\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Free-LMS-Plugins-for-WordPress.png\" alt=\"WordPress LMS Plugins\" class=\"wp-image-4555395\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Free-LMS-Plugins-for-WordPress.png 1200w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Free-LMS-Plugins-for-WordPress-300x241.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Free-LMS-Plugins-for-WordPress-1024x821.png 1024w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Free-LMS-Plugins-for-WordPress-768x616.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Winner: WordPress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>WordPress&nbsp;<\/strong>wins the final round by a hair.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sure, any skilled blogger can make money with either WordPress or Blogger. After all, it\u2019s quality, user-oriented content that wins sales \u2013 not the blogging platform.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, WordPress users have access to plugins that can make monetization easier. It\u2019s also easier to create an authoritative, conversion-optimized blog with WordPress.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>With that settled, WordPress wins as the better, overall blogging platform.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Winner-of-Blogger-vs-WordPress.png\" alt=\"Blogger vs WordPress Final Score\" class=\"wp-image-4555396\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Winner-of-Blogger-vs-WordPress.png 1200w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Winner-of-Blogger-vs-WordPress-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Winner-of-Blogger-vs-WordPress-1024x819.png 1024w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Winner-of-Blogger-vs-WordPress-768x614.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-content-box\">Want to begin your blogging journey? Read my guide on how to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/how-to-start-a-blog\/\" data-lasso-id=\"3696\">start a WordPress blog<\/a>&nbsp;and take your first step today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blogger vs WordPress \u2013 FAQs&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should I start with Blogger or WordPress?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Blogger is a good option if you want to build a hobby blog on a small budget. But if you want to turn blogging into a serious profession or business, WordPress is the vastly superior choice.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blogger vs WordPress \u2013 which platform is better for making money?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Talented and dedicated bloggers can make money from their blogs regardless of the platform they use. WordPress, however, has clear advantages that can help bloggers get ahead of the competition.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A well-designed, custom WordPress-powered site is guaranteed to make a better impression than a site with a BlogSpot subdomain. It can make your blog look more trustworthy, authoritative, and \u201cofficial.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, WordPress sites are also more scalable, flexible, and feature-packed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The only downside is, WordPress\u2019s learning curve is slightly steeper than Blogger.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Blogger and WordPress are both trusted in the blogging industry.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They have their own pros and cons.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress outshines Blogger in areas that matter to professional bloggers, like customizability, eCommerce capabilities, and site ownership. 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