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I've been blogging for the last four years, and these days, WebMonkey is basically my full-time job.<\/p>\n

I also have friends who have been running different podcasts over the last few years, and have even spoken on a few shows.<\/p>\n

Both platforms provide incredible opportunities for making money online<\/a>, growing an audience, and even landing a new career.<\/p>\n

However, when it comes to the blog vs podcast debate, it can be difficult to know which option is best for you<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

That's why this post is breaking down the difference between blogs and podcasts, how you make money with each platform, and what factors determine which route is right for you.<\/p>\n

Blogging vs Podcasts – Which Option Is Best For You?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Blogs have been around pretty much since the Internet began.<\/p>\n

In contrast, starting a podcast is a newer trend that's developed in recent years.<\/p>\n

Interestingly, if you look at interest-over-time for blogging vs podcasting, you see that both mediums now have a similar level of interest<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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In short, blogging is slightly less popular these days than back in the early 2000's. Similarly, more people want to start a podcast than ever before.<\/p>\n

However, it's important to consider different factors before choosing between starting a blog or podcast.<\/p>\n

After all, if you want this side hustle<\/a> to be a success, you need to play to your strengths and pick the right platform for your brand and goals.<\/p>\n

Skills You Need<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The first consideration in choosing between podcasts vs blogs is the skills you need to launch either one.<\/p>\n

You can always learn new skills of course, but blogging and podcasts definitely require different types of creative skills.<\/p>\n

Blogging Skills<\/strong><\/h4>\n

I've been blogging since 2018, and let me tell you, blogging definitely has a learning curve<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

For starters, launching a blog on WordPress, the best content management system for blogging, requires a bit of technical know-how and some patience.<\/p>\n

You can always hire someone to set up your blog for you off of Fiverr, but at the end of the day, WordPress is a blogging skill you're going to learn at some point.<\/p>\n

But really, the two main skills you need to succeed with a blog are writing skills and search engine optimization (SEO) knowledge<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Written content is the foundation of a blog, so if you have a knack for writing, blogging definitely makes more sense than podcasting.<\/p>\n

For context, I usually write 2,000 words of content per day for WebMonkey, plus another 1,500 to 3,000 for freelance writing<\/a> clients.<\/p>\n

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Granted, writing skill and writing at volume are two muscles you develop over time, but you should definitely enjoy writing if you want to start a blog.<\/p>\n

And in terms of learning SEO, there's a wealth of resources online that teach you how to find different blogging niches<\/a> and topics to write about.<\/p>\n

Podcast Skills<\/strong><\/h4>\n

One similarity between blogs and podcasts is that you're basically telling a story with your content<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

However, since a podcast involves audio and is often recorded live with guests, you need to have great communication skills to run a successful podcast.<\/p>\n

This also means knowing how to interview guests, spur additional discussion, and how to listen as well.<\/p>\n

And this is definitely a soft skill that's easier said than done.<\/p>\n

I mean, if you look at the largest podcast in the world, Joe Rogan's podcast, you see that he's able to interview guests from all walks of life and industries.<\/p>\n

\"Joe-Rogan-Podcast\"<\/strong>Rogan isn't an expert in many of the subjects of his episode, but as a great podcast host, he's able to create a unique and informative listening experience.<\/p>\n

Aside from this skill, a successful podcast host knows how to record crisp audio.<\/p>\n

Again, this is something you can learn online, but if you're a bit of an audiophile and like tech, starting a podcast instead of a blog could be the right choice.<\/p>\n

The Verdict<\/strong>: You need very different skills for blogging versus podcasting, but both require excellent communication abilities and hard work.<\/p>\n

Blog vs Podcast Income<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Alright, time to get into the most interesting aspect of starting a blog vs podcast: the income potential.<\/p>\n

It's possible to make millions of dollars with a blog or podcast, and you can turn either platform into a full-time job or decent passive side hustle<\/a>.<\/p>\n

That said, making money with a blog or podcast is quite different, so let's break down the potential revenue streams.<\/p>\n

Blogging Income<\/strong><\/h4>\n

I started blogging in 2018. After my first year, I made abou $1,700 in revenue.<\/p>\n

Fast forward a few years, and WebMonkey made $92,000 in 2021<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n