Blog vs Vlog: Which one is better?
I’m sure this question would definitely come to your mind when you were planning to start making money online.
Today, in this post, we will answer this question. We will tell you what you should start in 2022 for better results?
Blog vs Vlog
Both blogs and vlogs have huge earning potential when it comes to making money online. However, besides its earning capacity, it is very important to consider other factors as well. For example, we need to consider factors like the Cost involved, Personality type, Entry & Exit barriers, Time, and more.
Measuring both blog and vlog on these different parameters will help you to decide which one is better for you?
But, before anything else, let’s go into the definition of blog and vlog first.
What is a Blog?
A blog (also known as a weblog) is basically a website where you can share written content about anything online. It is usually run by an individual or small group of people working together to build a brand and increase sales online.
However, there are few bloggers who run a blog for fun as well. Basically, ‘Writing’ is the hobby of such people.
But, in both cases, the content is been shared in the text format only.
Here, it is also pertinent to note that the first blogging platform known as ‘Blogger’ was launched in 1999 and it was later got acquired by the company ‘Google’ in 2003. In the same year, your loving and no.1 CMS platform called ‘WordPress’ was also launched.
If you are a complete beginner in the online journey and want to start your first blog then you should consider ‘Blogger.Com‘ as your first choice.
This is because it is easy to start a blog on a blogger.
Next, once you gain some experience in this field, move to WordPress for better results. Kindly note, that WordPress is very important to take your blog to the next level.
So, now you know the meaning of a ‘blog’, it’s time to move on to ‘vlog’ next.
What is a vlog?
A vlog (also known as a video blog or video log) is a type of blog where content is been shared in the video format only.
Here, your vlog posts will include creating videos and uploading the same on video-sharing websites like Youtube, Facebook, Dailymotion, etc.
Of course, like blogging, at vlogging, you can create content on any subject.
The term ‘vlog’ was coined by YouTubers who don’t own the blog and share their content through videos. These people upload their videos on youtube to share their content online.
In short, a video blog is done with the help of videos, unlike a normal blog where information is shared in the form of ‘text’.
In short, a video blog is done with the help of videos, unlike a normal blog where information is shared in the form of ‘text’.
Difference between Blog and Vlog
To taking the correct decision, it is very important to learn the difference between a Blog and Vlog online.
The below-attached image will provide a complete comparison between a blog and vlog in an easy manner. Trust me, it will clarify all your doubts about them.
Vlog is easier to start
From the above, you can clearly observe that starting a blog requires buying a good hosting plan and domain name, installing it on a blogging platform, and optimizing the same for Search Engine Optimization as well.
Hence, it requires at least a beginner level of knowledge about its technicality. For a complete beginner, it is very difficult to install and start a blogging website online.
However, on another side, anyone can create a video (edit the same for better sound and visual effects) and upload the same on video-sharing websites like Youtube.
Here, all you need to do is create an account on such websites and then browse and upload the video.
Yes, they also allow you to customize various parts of your uploaded videos like their title, description, license, and more.
But, unlike a blog, you can’t edit each and every part of the youtube account.
For example, you can’t go and edit the youtube logo. However, this can be done in a blog. You can easily edit the logo of the blog whenever required.
But before you come to any conclusion, we strongly advise you to first read the below remaining blog post completely.
Videos can’t replace Texts
There is no doubt in the fact that starting a vlog is easier than a blog. However, when it comes to Search Engine Optimization, it is very difficult to optimize a video than a written blog post.
This is because search engines including Google can’t read videos. They only understand the written content available in its description box.
Though this problem can be resolved by sharing the video transcript but once again in that case you need to share written content for it.
In very simple words, videos can’t replace the written content. Search Engines including Google likes written content more than videos.
Power of Blogging
If someone asks us:- Blog or Vlog: Which one is more powerful? Obviously, our answer will be a ‘Blog’.
Never underestimate the power of a blog. Besides, Search Engine Optimization has many other benefits as well.
For example, a blog has more earning potential when compared to a vlog. In vlogs, the only way to make money is through showing advertisements and promoting affiliate products and services.
However, in a blog, there are many other ways too like Space advertisements, Sponsored Posts, Paid Review posts, etc.
Investments to Start a Professional Vlog
Anyone with a camera and internet connection can start vlogging immediately. However, for creating a professional vlog (or to take your establish vlog to the next level) you need to invest some amount in it.
You will require to buy good video editing software, a camera, microphone, and lighting to take your vlog to the next level.
Of course, this will require a good amount of investment in it.
Confused? Which one is better? No problem the below paragraph will solve your confusion.
So, Which one is better, a blog or vlog?
The answer to this question is ‘it depends. If you are a complete beginner and can afford to invest some amount then you should start with a vlog.
This is because a vlog does not require technical knowledge to start it.
However, on the other side, if you have the technical knowledge but no money to invest then you should start a blog. This is because starting a blog does not require lots of money to invest.
Furthermore, if you are good at writing then you should go with the blog whereas if you are good at acting or speaking then go with starting the vlog online.
A person with camera shyness can’t start a vlog and make money online.
Bonus Tips
If you want to be a professional online entrepreneur then we strongly suggest starting both a blog and vlog online.
Days are gone when you can simply start any one of them and make money online.
Now, your content needs to be repurposed in a different format. For example, you can convert your videos into text-based blog posts or vice versa.
This will help you to target all types of customers and thereby grow traffic and sales online.
Over to you
The choice to start a blog or vlog will always be up to you. But, we are sure after reading the above blog post, you have a clear understanding of them.
Now, you know both merits and demerits of starting a blog or vlog online.
If in case you still need any clarity or more details on it then feel free to contact us or leave a message below in the comment box. We will happy to help you.