10 Best Blogging Platforms for 2020

There are several things which are trending these days, and one thing from that trending list is Blogging. I am sure that everyone must be knowing what Blogging is no matter you are connected with it or not.

But in research, it was found that people struggle to find the best blogging platform for themselves, because of which they are unable to give their 100% in their blogging work. If you are also one of those people, then do follow this article till the end, as in this article, we are going to have a look at 10 best blogging platforms in 2020.

What is Blogging and why it is important?

Blogging is a type of writing and content creating work in which a person would have to write blogs, for either his own site or for someone else. There are different types of Blogging, and these different types rely on various niches of websites. This is a type of work that you can do and get started with it, just be having internet access and a stable working device.

This was all about the general introduction about Blogging, let us now have a look at some importance and benefits of Blogging-

• Firstly you would be able to enhance your writing skills and knowledge.
• When you keep on blogging about something, then you start learning new things during the research period of that particular blog.
• You would be able to seat a new business with the help of Blogging.
• You can earn a lot of money from Blogging.
• Nowadays, Blogging is being widely used for the promotion of products and all.
• You can fetch more clients regarding your business.
• You would be able to build a vast network with the help of Blogging.

There are several benefits of Blogging, but above-listed are some of the most important ones.

What role does Blogging Platform play in the work of Blogging?

A lot of people will think that every blogging platform plays the same role for Blogging, and there are no differences. But there are several differences in these blogging platforms, let us have a look at those differences one by one.

The main difference that you would be able to notice in various blogging platforms is that they offer you several features. Not every platform will provide you with the same features.

The next difference is that you would be able to get a variety of plans from which you can choose the perfect one for yourself.

Another difference you can notice in a blogging platform is that different platforms are created for various purposes. Such as some are created particularly for e-commerce business, online business, and many more such things.

You would be able to get different themes for your blogging website with varying platforms of Blogging. Moreover, with some high-quality blogging platforms. You would be able to work with a wide range, which means it will offer you features such as SMM(Social Media Marketing) and many more.

This was all about the purpose of blogging platforms; it’s now time to have a look at 10 best blogging platforms in 2020, from which you can choose the perfect choice for yourself and hence enhance your work and skills.

Here is the list of 10 best blogging platforms that you can choose in 2020-

1. WordPress.org

If you are having a bit of knowledge about Blogging and a little knowledge of computer/programming, then I am sure that you must have heard the name of WordPress. The popularity of this blogging platform is so high that more than 24% of blogging websites are created using WordPress. Almost every blogger will recommend you to go with this platform only.

You would be happy to hear that Techomoro.com(our blog) is created using WordPress.

Let us have a look at the Pros and Cons of WordPress.org-

Pros

• It is a robust and feature-filled blogging platform, and as you may know, that the number of features you get more fun, you can do with it.
• You would be able to use more than 60,000 plugins, with the help of which you can add numerous things in your blogging site.
• It offers a highly efficient dashboard from where you can manage your website properly. Although you would not need to move to the coding part, in case you want to, then you can enhance your website with coding also.
• Newsletter features are also available, with which you can let your followers know about your website updates.
• You can choose the perfect theme from a wide range of theme lists.
• WordPress.ors is free and open-source, which means anyone can use it without any chaos.
• Offers Free Plan also.

Cons

• As mentioned above, you can use coding in it also, which means it’s not entirely created for a beginner. Hence it’s a bit non-beginner-friendly.
• You have to manage the working of hosting and domains. WordPress will not have any role in managing those things for you.

2. Wix

The next in the list is Wix.com. If you are trying to find a way or blogging platform with the help of which you can create some of the most innovative and beautiful websites and blogs, then Wix can be the best choice for you. It offers affordable plans for its users, and if you want just to get started with it, then it provides a free plan also.

With the help of it’s Artificial Design Intelligence (ADI), we can build and run a blog with Wix in record time.

Let us have a look at the Pros and Cons of this blogging platform-

Pros

• You would be able to connect and integrate a website with your blog easily.
• In the case of long term use Wix is the best, as you would be able to get future-ready products with this platform.
• If you are a beginner and want to get started with a blogging site, then you can use this platform. Because it’s beginner-friendly, and you would be able to create your first blog site with it easily.
• You get several free themes and features with this platform. Moreover, you can even get a free website icon for your blog site.
• Affordable plans.

Cons

• Overall it is good, but you get lesser Blogging related features with this platform.
• Although it offers lower plans, the features and storage space is so less and insufficient. With those plans that you would not be able to manage your website correctly on cheaper plans.

3. Squarespace

In case you want to start a blog with the help of which you can show your creativity not only with your content but with the overall look of your blog site also. Then Squarespace is that blogging platform for you with the help of which you can do so. This platform is basically known for its designs and images.

Let us have a look at the Pros and Cons of this blogging platform-

Pros

• A most important feature of this blogging platform is that you would be able to get some of the best and high-quality template designs.
• Several features will be an add-on with the help of which you can create a highly flexible design.
• In the case of creativity and freedom to design your own website in your way is the best feature of this blogging platform.
• Before it was focusing more on designing and all, but now with new updates, Squarespace has enhanced it’s blogging features plus added several new features.

Cons

• You are offered fewer plan options, which I think is the most significant loss of this blogging platform.
• The dashboard is not that easy to use if you are a beginner, then you can face some problems with it.

4. Weebly

If you want to create a blogging platform, and you are in a hurry to get started with it. Which means you need a platform with which you can build your blog quickly and easily, if this is your current condition then Weebly is the best choice of blogging platform for you.

Let us have a look at the Pros and Cons of this blogging platform-

Pros

• The first benefit of this blogging platform is that you would be able to create your blog easily in a quick way.
• No matter you are a beginner, you would be able to use it and take advantage of this platform to the fullest. As it’s a beginner-friendly platform.
• You are offered several blogging features with this blogging platform. This is a thing that you don’t get with every platform.

Cons

• The most significant lack of this blogging platform is that you would not be able to customize it completely.
• In the case of long-term use, you will face several problems with it.

5. WordPress.com

You people might be saying that WordPress was in the top of this list, now I am again sharing WordPress. But here’s a huge difference, and that is above was WordPress.org, and this one is WordPress.com. There’s a vast difference in the features also, let us have a look at the Pros and Cons of this platform with the help of which we would be able to know everything about this platform.

Pros

• The first and most important advantage of this blogging platform is that you would be able to get all the blogging related features with it.
• You would also be able to get features such as RSS feeds and SMM with this blogging platform.
• It has a more advanced editor and builder with the help of which you can make changes in your site and content, according to you.
• Easy to use.

Cons

• If you are a beginner with zero knowledge of coding, then this platform is not for you.
• You would not get many customizing tools with this platform.

6. Storylens.io

We might not be heard of this name before. Yes, Storylens is a blog building platform just launched in November 2019.

This blogging platform is specially made for those who are a beginner in Blogging and do not know anything about this work. If you are one of such people, then Storylens blogging platform is the best choice for you.

The drag and drop builder provided by Storylens platform makes it easier for you to design your blog. An Editor build using modern technology helps you post your article in record time. It also provides Analytics data of your posts.

The popular tech blog Storylens.com is made using Storylens.io platform.

Let us have a look at the Pros and Cons of this blogging platform-

Pros

• As it’s specially created for beginners, then you would be able to take advantage of its customer support anywhere, anytime.
• It is straightforward to use. Moreover, you get excellent assistance in almost every feature of this platform.
• Drag and Drop builder makes it easier for you to design your blog.
• Storylens provides you Inbuilt Analytics data. You can also link Google analytics easy.
• You will get a free trial for 1 year.

Cons

• Because the product is just launched, the third-party themes and plugins are not available.
• Lack of community support.

7. Blogger

This is a type of platform from where every new and beginner blogger starts its journey of Blogging. It is the perfect choice for those who do not want to take their blogging thing to high and just love Blogging.

Let us have a look at the Pros and Cons of this blogging platform-

Pros

• You can use it easily, and no use of coding will be there to get started with this platform.
• It offers all the essential features that you should need to get started with your blogging journey.
• As mentioned above, no coding is needed, so it’s the best platform for those with less technical knowledge.

Cons

• Only basic editing and posting tools are available. No higher SEO tools added.
• Various other essential features are not available on this platform.

8. Tumblr

Are you a short blog writer, or you love writing short blogs and want to share them with a vast audience? If yes, then Tumblr is all heaven for you, as with the help of this blogging platform, you would be able to short-form content with your audience easily.

Let us have a look at Pros and Cons of this blogging platform-

Pros

• An ideal blogging platform for short-form content sharing.
• Quick and easy processing while creating, editing, and posting of the content.
• It is a very popular platform, and if you want to take your content to a greater audience, then this platform is perfect for you.
• Highly shareable platform option.

Cons

• You would not be able to share longer blogs on this platform.
• You will never get the feature of unlimited growth on this blogging platform.

9. Strikingly

If you are tired of finding the perfect blogging platform where you can share single page blogging content, then with the help of this point, your search will over. As I have bought a blogging platform for you where you would be able to post such content easily, that platform is Striking.

Let us have a look at the Pros and Cons of this platform-

Pros

• This platform will provide you the best value for every single penny you spend on it.
• It is effortless, and even a beginner can use it without any instructions.
• It is a type of simple looking blogging platform but offers a wide range of blogging tools.

Cons

• You can create single page blogging content only.
• You can’t be highly creative with this platform, as it does not offer much freedom of features.

10. GoDaddy

In India, GoDaddy is extensively used for the creation of Blogging and other sites. It is also easy to use blogging platform. With the change in time, they are enhancing their features and support regularly.

Let us have a look at the Pros and Cons of this blogging platform-

Pros

• You would be able to get your blogging site started within a short time only.
• You get excellent customer support, who will be available to you anytime.
• Increase in several features.
• GoDaddy is improving overall looks, designs, and other such parts.

Cons

• Limited features are there.
• No high-quality designing support.

Conclusion

Here we have come to the end of this article in which we have had a look at the ten best blogging platform which you can use in 2020. Moreover, we discussed all these platforms categories wise, with the help of which you will find it easy to choose one single platform from the above list.