My 50th post!!! Yayay 😝💕🎉🎉🎉🎉

How’s it going?
TODAY I’M BACK WITH ANOTHER POST FROM YOUR FAVORITE BLOGGING SERIES!!!
I hope BWE is your fav blogging series.
hehe.

Read other BWE posts!
- Part 1- Must haves of a blog.
- Part 2- Finding inspiration and 90 blog post ideas
- Part 3- Ways to grow your blog.
and I am super excited for today’s post!

and.. it…is….
the ultimate debate:
BLOGGER vs. WORDPRESS!!!
YEAH, THAT’S RIGHT!! this is probably the most important part of starting a blog: choosing the *right* platform.
which is better? you’ll know once you finish reading this post!
I have 2 blogs in Blogger, but I don’t post there anymore since I moved here.
and 3 blogs in wordpress!! This one, my travel blog and OITR.
My experience, blogging in Blogger:
I wrote my first ever blog post on the 14th of April. My only readers were my family- and a few friends. There were like NO active blogs in blogger, except for this one. and THAT was a F1 blog, so I knew NOTHING. all the other blogger blogs I found out through google were from 4 years (or longer) ago.
Me discovering WordPress :
I went on this blog called “Kids Blog Club” and THERE, is where it all started. where I found this blog, called “Long Journey Ahead” and in THAT blog, I found a page called “My favorite blogs” and THERE, (I have to stop doing that) I found many new blogs. the first one I went to was: A light in the darkness.
I LOVED the whole blog: the design, the layout, the content, EVERYTHING. I tried to find a theme like that blog, but I couldn’t. Then I realised that it was a WORDPRESS BLOG. I looked around and found MANY ACTIVE WORDPRESS BLOGS. like, 100’s of them. one of them was Central City Girl. I was soo impressed by that blog!! (BriN is also very sweet😄)
all of the blogs looked amazing, and I loved how it was easy to follow, like and comment. in Blogger, it is way harder.
after looking around for a few days, I felt like I needed to have a blog in wordpress.
I created my account and ended up deleting it. TWICE. It was soo hard at first, I wanted to stay in Blogger itself. Then I tried again and got a few steps ahead. I HAD A WORDPRESS BLOG!! it took me 3 days to find the perfect theme. I launched this blog on the 16th of June, the same day where I wrote my first post. It was hard figuring out how to use the blocks and stuff, but I got the hang of it.
Blog tip: Stay active in the community : Like, comment and follow other Blogs 😛
I started posting regularly.
By the end of the week and the event, I had 25 blog followers! I was so happy coz I never thought I’d pass 5 followers. (that’s all I had in Blogger. And all my followers were either my mom from different accounts, or me and 2 other people I don’t know)
And then you know, I started Featherlights, hosted a blog party, wrote the last post on blogging with evin.
Blog tip: always re-read your posts before you publish them.

YUP.
This post isn’t over yet. That was just STORY TIME.
let’s move on to the Pros and Cons!!
In WordPress, there are hundreds of FREE themes to choose from, and it’s very easy to customize, add widgets and graphics.
But in Blogger, there are only like 20 themes and layouts to choose from? You CAN use other themes from websites in Blogger, but my blog was not easy to customize.
I didn’t get notifications for ANYTHING in Blogger. I had to log in, and check every single comment page to see if there’s new comments. it’s the same for new posts from blogs I follow too; I had to check my reading list and I didn’t get notified. You may have gotten notifications, but I didn’t.
and that’s the complete opposite of WordPress.
The best thing about blogging in wordpress is… (according to me)
THE COMMUNITY!! everyone I know has been soo supportive, friendly and kind from DAY ONE!!
The media storage: There’s actually UNLIMITED pictures/media you can upload and use in Blogger, but only a limited amout- 3GB in WordPress (you can upgrade it, but I’m talking about the free plan) 3GB is actually enough for me, because I don’t use more than 5-8 pics in a post.
Trash folder: I remember one day, I accidentally deleted a post in Blogger. I kept looking for it, and I found out that THERE IS NO TRASH FOLDER!☹️ Thankfully, I saved that post in a word document, so I retrieved it and re-published it. But if I hadn’t done that, then I’d have to retype the post ALL OVER AGAIN. but in WordPress, there’s a trash folder where you can retrieve your posts😊 (some of my posts are still chillin out in there😂)
Blog tip: check your comments’ spam folder everyday, and DON’T touch any of the links in spam comments, delete them permanently. Sometimes, normal comments go to spam, so make sure you check that too.
I hope you now know which could be better for your blog!! thanks for reading!
I hope this series was helpful!!! tell me in the comments:
- which part was your favorite
- which part helped you the most
- and ideas for a new series on A CURLY SUE’S RAMBLINGS!!
Should I do Quarantine Vlog Diaries every Friday now that BWE is over?
Let me know!!
Bye!
LAST POST ON A CURLY SUE’S RAMBLINGS: My sistah’s B’day!! + A guest post. (be sure to check it out and comment!!)

*still admiring the featured image*
Oh I know! It doesn’t seem possible that it’s almost October!!!!
You had 25 friends in a week??? I didn’t have any followers for like 5 months. 😂
This has been such a fun and helpful series!!
I don’t have any ideas for a new series, but the quarantine vlog thing sounds cool!!
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TRUE!
yeah..I think it was because of a collab I did?
Thank you so much!!
Ok!
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This was great Evin! I personally prefer Blogger, but I use WordPress because of the community.
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Thank you!!
Did/do you have a Blog in Blogspot?
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I agree! I can’t even figure out how to follow peoples blog on blogger!😂😂 I love WordPress! Everyone is so sweet!💕
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XD
Yeah!!
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It could just be I’m not smart enough 😂😂
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Great post Evin! I would love a new series! What about tips/tutorials for designing things (with Canva)?
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Thank you!! I actually have a post that I did, but it’s in my trash folder now 😂😂
Thanks for the suggestion!! I will probably publish that post…
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Nice idea!
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AWESOME post!!! love the story!! (well, ya know, it includes me! XD) I loved all the parts!! But my favs were weeks 2 and 3!!
Do a quarantine diaries!!! Have a great day!!
Lrose5
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Thank you!!! XD
ooh ok!! You too!
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I owned my website, I’m not with WordPress. Do you think I can have a button page?
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Oh, then you could still make a Button page 😉
I think..
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I’ll try, thanks!
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Awesome! My sister and my brother used to have blogs on Blogger before switching to WordPress. I helped my brother with his blog, and WordPress is DEF so much better! XD
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Thank you!
oh, that’s great😀
I agree 😉
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Awesome series!!!
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Thank you,Renee😀
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I know! October starts in less than a week! It’s crazy!
It took me forever to find a blogging community, plus I wasn’t putting any tags on my posts, or visiting anyone’s blogs! 🤣
My fav weeks were 2 and 3 😁
A quarantine vlog sounds cool! I’m sad BWE is over though… 😢
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Yes!
oh, well now you know!😉
Thank you!!
I’m kinda sad tooo, But there’ll be more coming😃
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Great post 👍🏻
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Congrats!!!!
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Heyyy!!
So, BWE ends🥺🥺??
WAAHHHHH😭😭😭!!!!
I DEFINITLY prefer WP!
Tho I ❤ your blogger blog
So, I dunno🤷♀️
Wait, THAT’S how you met Lrose5?!?!
WOAH!
COOL!!
I still donut get what a blog button is😂
WOO-HOO!! You’re gona do another series!!!!!!!!
T O O .. E X C I T E D!!!!!!!!!!
YOU DID IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOO-HOO!!!!!!!
BUT😭
Well, I’m too excited for the next post! Bye! See you on Sunday😘!!
-CoCo
P.S. Congrats on 370 foloweres!!!!!!!!!! You go girl!!!!!!!!!!!
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Yeah ..
Me too!!
Aww thanks so much🥰
😂 I can help you there.
Yeah!! It’s a series that I’m already doing, but haven’t done in a long while. You can click on the link or search “Quarantine vlog diaries”
Yeah that’s how I met lrose5 😆😃
I haven’t gotten any submissions, but I hope I get some soon!! I’m super excited too🤩
Wait I have 370 blog friends?!? Thanks so much letting me know!! Love ya!🥰💕
~Evin
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HEHEHEHE, So you’re calling yourself COCO as well, MWAHAHAHA, I LOVE MY NICKNAMES! *hair flip* YASS, GORL.
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she rlly does like that name. XD
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I definitely prefer WordPress! AWWWWHHHH, CAN’T BELIEVE IT’S OVER! This was a great journey, eh?
*wipes fake snot with fake tissue fake virtually fake fake fake*
370 FRIENDS, WHAT ARE YOU, EVIN?!?!?!! YOU GET IT RIGHT, BABYGORL!!! WHOOP WHOOP!
Yeah, I’m definitely staying cool *puts thug glasses on*
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me too!!
YEAH!
XD
im a potato.
LOL
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Thank you so much for choosing to follow my blog! I really appreciate your support! Looking forward to reading more of your posts!
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No problem!! Thank you!
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Happy 50th post! I know, September has gone by so fast!
I had a Blogger blog for about 2 years, and I agree! WordPress is a lot better!
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Thanks Catie!
Yeah!
Whoa, 2 years? I had mine for 2 months😆
Totally!!
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Thanks for the follow 🙂
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No problem 😄
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Hiii! Thank you for following me. I hope you have fun reading my posts and sharing your best ideas about them.
You’ve just added a smile to my face. Thank youuuuu! ❤️
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Hi! No problem 😄 yes!!
I’m glad!
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That is awesome Evin
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I like Blogger cause of the unlimited storage, that is the down side to wordpress. Other than that, I love wordpress! i think it is a lot better than blogger in most ways.
-Haley
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Yeah!!
thanks for reading 😀
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You’ve been nominated for the Liebster Award!!! The details are in my latest post!!!
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Thank you! but I’ve already done the Liebester award, but I really appreciate it 😀
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Oh alright!
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This post is really helpful! I think you should totally do a Quarantine Vlog Diaries!
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I’m kinda sad this is over😥 But all good things come to an end, and this was def one of the BEST things!!!!! Yeah ikr!! Where did september run away to?! Time flies 🕊💸✈🛸🥏
I LOVEEEE the featured image!!💕
Ooooh!! I love the part where you said *UNO reverse card* hehe. I LOVE UNO!! 😂😉
I love it that you added tips between everything!! Cool idea bruh!!🤟🏼
I honestly loved ALL the parts…. but I think part 1 and 3 helped me alot and part2 was so fun!!!❤❤😍😍
Congrats for finishing yet another series in your wonderful blog!! 🥳
You asked for some ideas for a curly Sue’s Ramblings….. go check out your own post!!😂😂🤣🤣 In part 2 you listed 90 freakin ideas!!😅
Cool signoff!!😎
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That’s true!! Thank you!!💞
Yeah!! Only 3 more days left of September?!?
Thank you thank youuuuuu 💕😂
Oh right…😂😂
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Like, today is the last day of sep!! Like woah!! Time flies!😯🤣
Welcome!!💕💕
Love, Amy
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Woah this was a ride 😂 Man I blogged for 2 years and I still don’t know anything 😂😂 Honstly I want September to be over bc I’ve an external in October and my bday is also in it. I don’t like the month September all that much anyways 😂 what’s your fave month??
What I love the most about wordpress is that it”s comfortable. My readers won’t leave me if I stray away from my posting schedule bc I’m having a tough year. They’re friends more than anything yknow?
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😂
Me too! But it’s over too soon.. my fav month’s August- my bday, friendship and a whole bunch of other bdays, and my country’s independence day and everything.
Thats so true! Thanks for sharing your views😀
Yess totally 😉
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“some of my posts are still chillin out in there”…this line got me cracking up!😂
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😂
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Hey! This is my 1st comment here so I just wanted to give a quick shout out and tell you I really enjoy reading your articles. Can you recommend any other blogs/websites/forums that deal with the same subjects? Thanks a lot!
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WordPress is the best-est choice! 😁
I’m glad I’m not the only one who’s seen the stark comparison between Blogger and WordPress. Your post did a good job at pointing that out.
I was surprised when I cam across this post, because I made one with the same name as yours!
I’d really love for you to check it out: https://essasnotes.wordpress.com/2021/11/19/blogger-vs-wordpress-beginner-bloggers-beware/
And I’d love for your like and follow if my blog catches your fancy!
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For sure!
Thanks, and I’ll check it out.😁
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Thanks, Evin. Much appreciated!
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