Is WordPress Still the Best Blogging Platform in 2024? Let’s Discuss!

[Shawn Gossman]

WordPress has been the go-to blogging platform for years, but with so many new options popping up, I’m curious—is it still the best in 2024?

Here’s what I love about WordPress:

• Flexibility – Tons of plugins and themes to customize your blog however you want.
• SEO-friendly – With the right setup, it’s easy to rank your posts.
• Ownership – You own your content, unlike with some other platforms.

But, I’ve also run into some challenges:

• Tech maintenance – Keeping everything updated and secure can be a hassle.
• Learning curve – For beginners, it can feel overwhelming at first.

What do you all think? Is WordPress still worth it, or have you found better alternatives? I’d love to hear about your experiences and what platform you’re currently using to run your blog.

Let’s get a good discussion going!

 

[JennyorAlice]

I have my blog on Wordpress and I've enjoyed using Wordpress.

I don't know if there really is anyone out there that can compare to Wordpress, is there?

 

[Shawn Gossman]

I have my blog on Wordpress and I've enjoyed using Wordpress.

I don't know if there really is anyone out there that can compare to Wordpress, is there?

Some people prefer CMS platforms like Drupal or even Ghost.

I'm Team WordPress, and the kind you download at that!

 

[Nomad]

I started my first wordpress blog in 2013, it was a free blog. I created my first self hosted blog in 2015 but before I started using wordpress for my blogs, I was using wordpress on a lot of third party writing sites. I am a fan of wordpress and I think there is no other CMS as good as wordpress for blogging.

 

[Shawn Gossman]

I started my first wordpress blog in 2013, it was a free blog. I created my first self hosted blog in 2015 but before I started using wordpress for my blogs, I was using wordpress on a lot of third party writing sites. I am a fan of wordpress and I think there is no other CMS as good as wordpress for blogging.

I'd be lost without WordPress.

I might be able to replace it with Drupal.