Ten Differences between a Blog Post and an Article
I was asked to write a blog post for a client, but when I submitted the post, it became apparent that they really wanted an article. They really didn’t like the casual style.
To compromise, we have a blog section in their website. I’m writing short, non-conversational articles that we’re calling blogs. But, in real life, here are the differences between a blog post and an article.
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Blog Post |
Article |
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Mostly your own opinion |
Your opinion not allowed |
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No interviews or research |
Interviews and research from credible experts and research firms |
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Anecdotal |
Factual |
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Tips and general information |
Explanations, analysis, and/or visuals. |
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Picture or Meme |
Graphs and charts |
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Created to get the audience to know you |
Created to foster thought leadership |
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Between 300 – 500 words |
Between 1,500 – 2,000 words |
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Built around SEO keywords |
Keywords not important |
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Good spelling and grammar optional |
Spelling and grammar are impeccable |
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Casual writing style |
More sophisticated writing style |