BLOG POST 54
✅ Your daily motivational quote:
"I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have."
— Thomas Jefferson
📝WordPress Blog Posts — How They Stack Up Against the Rest 📝
WordPress Blog Posts vs. All Other Blog Posts: Why the Difference Matters
When it comes to publishing content online, you’re spoiled for choice. From Google Sites to Medium, Wix, Blogger, and Squarespace, the options for creating blog posts seem endless. But one platform consistently rises above the rest: WordPress.
At Living Off The Net Academy, we’ve worked with virtually every platform available. We’ve tested them, taught them, and guided countless beginners through the process of starting a blog. After years of experience, we can confidently say this: WordPress is in a league of its own.
And here’s why.
1. Ownership and Control
WordPress Blog Posts
You own your content, your site, and your future.
With self-hosted WordPress, no one can take down your work or limit your monetization options.
You decide on the design, the structure, and how your blog grows.
Other Blog Platforms
Many are “hosted” platforms, meaning you’re essentially renting space.
Your content can be removed, restricted, or flagged without warning.
Monetization is often limited — you may not be able to run ads, affiliate links, or custom funnels.
2. Flexibility and Features
WordPress Blog Posts
Thousands of free and premium themes let you design your site exactly how you want.
Over 50,000 plugins extend your blog into an e-commerce shop, membership site, or full online business.
Perfect for beginners who want to start simple but grow into something big later.
Other Blog Platforms
Usually come with fixed templates and limited customization.
Features like SEO optimization, email integration, or advanced design often require expensive upgrades.
“What you see is what you get” — but that’s also all you’ll ever get.
3. SEO and Visibility
WordPress Blog Posts
Built with SEO (search engine optimization) in mind.
Easy integration with tools like Yoast SEO or Rank Math.
Blogs rank faster, giving you a better chance to show up on Google.
Other Blog Platforms
Some don’t even let you edit metadata properly.
Limited control over indexing, URLs, or site speed — all crucial factors for search rankings.
Your content risks being “invisible” beyond the platform’s own community.
4. Monetization Potential
WordPress Blog Posts
Full freedom: run ads, sell products, offer courses, or promote affiliate links.
Seamless integration with PayPal, Stripe, or crypto payments.
Scales from a side hustle to a six-figure online business.
Other Blog Platforms
Often prohibit or restrict monetization.
You may need to upgrade to expensive “pro” plans just to add basic payment buttons.
Your blog may remain more of a hobby than a business.
5. Long-Term Growth
WordPress Blog Posts
Future-proof: your blog can evolve into whatever you imagine.
Large, supportive community with millions of tutorials, plugins, and tools.
Your content builds long-term equity — it’s a digital asset you own.
Other Blog Platforms
Limited scalability: what you start with is often what you’re stuck with.
Risk of the platform shutting down (remember Posterous? Google+? Tumblr’s decline?).
Growth is capped by the platform’s own restrictions.
Why Living Off The Net Academy Chooses WordPress
At Living Off The Net Academy, we teach beginners and entrepreneurs how to turn a simple blog into a source of real income. While we recognize that other platforms can be a good “starting point,” we encourage our members to build on WordPress because it offers the best balance of freedom, power, and growth potential.
Here’s where we go the extra mile for our members:
We provide expert WordPress training — step-by-step lessons designed for everyday people with no technical skills. We’ll create a custom WordPress blog template for you — tailored to your niche, style, and goals. Members simply request it, and we build it. We give you the systems and tools to turn your blog posts into traffic, leads, and income streams.
When you join, you’re not just learning to blog — you’re learning to build an online business that lasts.
Final Verdict
While other blogging platforms may be convenient, they rarely give you the control, power, and opportunities that WordPress blog posts provide. If you want a blog that truly belongs to you, can grow with you, and can generate income for years to come, WordPress is the clear winner.
And with Living Off The Net Academy guiding you every step of the way — plus a done-for-you template ready to launch your blog instantly — you’ll have the best possible start.
The choice is simple: WordPress isn’t just another blogging option. It’s the foundation of your online future.
If you (or any member) are using WordPress for your blogs, you can copy all of mine from the Living Off the Net Academy Members Hub as I create them. I’ll even set up a blog template for you so that every post has the same consistent header and footer.
Here’s how it works:
👉 Your main blog post — let’s call it Blog Post 1 — is made up of three parts:
Header
Body
Footer
Once you complete that first one, it becomes your blueprint. From there, you can simply duplicate Blog Post 1 as many times as you want, renaming them Blog Post 2, Blog Post 3, Blog Post 4, and so on.
The only thing you need to change each time is the Body content. Just pick a topic and ask ChatGPT to write the post for you. Honestly, you don’t even need to edit much — it’s usually spot-on. You can also ask ChatGPT to include an inspiring success story or another relevant story to make the post more engaging. Readers love a mix of stories + education.
💡 My advice: keep it simple with just one ad per blog post. If readers get a new post every day or two on different topics, they’ll naturally see all your ads over time without feeling overwhelmed.
Let's Re-cap: Here’s a step-by-step checklist version for all Academy Members:
📝 WordPress Blog Post System – Quick Checklist
Start with Blog Post 1 (your blueprint):
Add Header (use the template provided).
Add Body (your main content).
Add Footer (use the template provided).
Save Blog Post 1 as your template.
For new posts (Blog Post 2, 3, 4…):
Duplicate Blog Post 1.
Rename it (Blog Post 2, Blog Post 3, etc.).
Replace only the Body content.
Get content easily with ChatGPT:
Ask ChatGPT to write the blog on your chosen topic.
Ask ChatGPT to add a story of success or other engaging story.
Keep it simple:
Only 1 ad per post (don’t overload).
Post every day or every 2 days.
Result:
Readers get fresh, exciting content.
They naturally see all your ads over time.
Living Off the Net — Blog Blueprint
Template: Header · Body · Footer — Duplicate and replace the body only.
How to Create a Successful Blog Post (The Easy Way)
Intro: Use this simple blueprint to produce consistent, engaging blog posts fast. Duplicate the blueprint and replace only the body content — then publish every day or every two days.
Step 1 — Start with a Blueprint
Create your master post (Header · Body · Footer). This is the template you will duplicate for every future post.
Step 2 — Duplicate & Rename
Copy the blueprint, rename it (Blog Post 2, Blog Post 3...), and replace only the content inside this section.
Step 3 — Use ChatGPT for Content
Ask ChatGPT for a topical article and an accompanying success story. Paste it here, tweak if needed, and publish.
Success Stories
John Morrow built Smart Blogger using systems and templates — publishing consistently and focusing on stories and education.
Final Tips
- One ad per post .
- Publish frequently — daily or every two days for best momentum.
Get your free guide
Your guide will include:
♥ Step-by-step instructions that you can apply to your business.
♥ Ready to use templates to simplify tasks and enhance productivity.
Your Very First Blogging Lesson With WordPress
Understand Posts vs Pages
Posts are blog entries that appear in your feed and can be categorized and tagged. Pages are static (About, Contact). For blogging, use Posts.
Create Your First Post
Go to WordPress Admin → Posts → Add New. Give it a clear, benefit-driven title.
- Add Heading blocks for sections.
- Add Paragraph blocks for body text.
- Add Image blocks (optimize image size first).
Categories & Tags
Use 1–2 categories and 3–6 tags to structure your blog and improve SEO.
Featured Image & Alt Text
Set a featured image (1200×630 px recommended) and add descriptive alt text for accessibility and SEO.
SEO Basics
- Set SEO-friendly title and meta description.
- Use your primary keyword in title, first paragraph, and a subheading.
- Keep URL short and readable.
Preview & Publish
Preview your post on desktop and mobile. Publish when ready, or schedule for later.
Post-Publish Checklist
- Share on social channels.
- Pin post to homepage or menu if important.
- Monitor performance using analytics.
Keep paragraphs short (2–4 lines), use headings, bullet points, and images to make it easy to read.
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