BLOG vs YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Which Should You Start?

Blogging and KZbin are both crazy-good opportunities, and there's plenty of reasons why you might be interested in getting started yourself! However, they both take a fair amount of work, so it's tough to do both, at least initially. That means a tough decision must be made: Blog or KZbin channel?
What are your thoughts on this? If you already do one or the other, or if you're planning to start soon, then comment below and share why you made the decision that you did!
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[@HonestFinance]

Ive been thinking of starting a blog, but KZbin is really starting to work. The only scary thing is that they could stop my momentum anytime, but then again, I could lose my job randomly too

[@shesontop]

This is our second go at a KZbin channel. We decided to interview successful bloggers and vloggers about how they've done it. They all work incredibly hard but they also love it. They all, also have struggled. Makes it very inspiring.

[@LesterDiaz]

I think a KZbin wins hands down, with a blog you depend on external traffic sources like Google which can be very competitive, a KZbin channel however you have more chances of getting discovered through suggested videos and the massive amounts of ppl on the site daily.

[@ShelbySteele23]

@Maxjohan1983 Are you saying that Amazon provides web hosting services?

[@dumbzyboi5414]

Plus KZbin is free, meaning you don't have to invest into it if..you already have the equipment such as: a phone/camera,mic, lighting or sunlight and video editing software. You can also find other editing software that are free if you don't have any money onto the pocket.

[@WitcherDAD]

the matter is content , no platform and because youtube is free is millions of millions useless crap , the same when ppl using free wordpress them with free host for blogging.

[@spotifythrowbacks5828]

I don't see it that way. Since people are directly coming in to KZbin, or watching your video that has been embedded on someone else's blog, technically that's an outside source. Also, not everyone who uses KZbin has a KZbin account. Last point, when it comes to KZbin, it really depends on your nitch. Some platforms do better with certain subject matters.

[@camillatruquesdebeleza7086]

I completely agree. Blogging is kinda dead nowadays. I checked famous Instagrammer blogs and most posts have less them 5 comments, while they receive hundreds of comments on their KZbin videos and Instagram posts

[@TaraWagner]

I decided to start a YT channel and then embed the video plus add the transcript to the blog. Best of both worlds in terms of how people learn. I just didn’t take into account just how much work video creation would be. P.S. Your hair looks boss! Loving it!

[@thegardenofeve]

This is my strategy too. At the moment I am preparing to relaunch my youtube channel for the new year.

[@hallieshouse13]

How do you mean to embed the video, which way, with what?. Add the transcript, how is that done?. Hope you don't mind me asking.

[@nenemaria-cornfieldsgarden]

That's the thoughts I had on this. If I'm doing all the prep work for a video, then it's not too much more effort to also embed it into a blog and write it up. Having blogged before but never done KZbin, I could be totally wrong in thinking this going to work. Does it need to be one or the other? At least to start I'd like to have the option of both to work out which works best for my business. Ps. Just subscribed to your channel, Tara.

[@LindseyHazel]

yep- I download the caption file and convert it as a text file for the blog post... this is the best way to repurpose already created content! 😘

[@nenemaria-cornfieldsgarden]

@@LindseyHazel Thanks for the tip!

[@suecathcart4687]

Thanks for this video - it has made my decision that I will start with a blog and then maybe start with KZbin later on

[@TheTravelingChzhed]

I'm doing both! I started with KZbin, but decided I wanted to have another avenue to share information and my stories. But I totally agree with the amount of time when you are first starting a blog! There is a lot to learn from building a site to figuring out what your posts will look like and how to stand apart. I love both so far though and plan to keep up both...oh yeah, and I still work a fulltime job!

[@s.j.shetler761]

This is EXACTLY what I've been looking for! Thank you so much Gillian! I've been binging on your videos this morning. I am so inspired by you. I am a new subscriber and looking forward to hearing more from you. Thank you for all of the helpful content.

[@LydiaWalker]

Thanks Gillian! I’ve been focusing on my KZbin channel so far, but now that I have that setup and going, I started a podcast and create a blog post for each episode. I’m planning to start making blog posts to go with some of my videos to cross promote. When starting, it’s good to pick one at a time to learn, but I’m at the point where I’m wanting to expand and diversify to multiple platforms. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts.

[@shesontop]

his is our second go at a KZbin channel. We decided to interview successful bloggers and vloggers about how they've done it. They all work incredibly hard but they also love it. They all, also have struggled. Makes it very inspiring.

Thanks Lydia! I sometimes wonder if I overthink & don't end up getting anything done in the end. One thing at a time! Keep it as simple as possible. I need to remember that!

[@thebananadiaries]

Okay first off, I LOVE LOVE LOVE your hair!! Gorgeous!! I've been doing the blogging for almost half of this year (from about late August till now) just (slowly) working on building my platform and Instagram, and I so agree with you- it's a LOT of work! Now that I'm earning enough money on sponsored posts, I'm going full-time to really dig into ads because from my friends in the food blogger world at least, it is quite easy to have most of your income come from ads once you have the number of sessions! My goal is to really start on the KZbin part as well in the New Year now that I am full-time- it was difficult balancing all five platforms (blog, Pinterest- HUGE for food bloggers, really important, Instagram, Facebook, and KZbin), and this video really helped give me an outline of what to expect as I grow and improve videos!! So thank you, Gillian!! Really amazing stuff!

[@shesontop]

his is our second go at a KZbin channel. We decided to interview successful bloggers and vloggers about how they've done it. They all work incredibly hard but they also love it. They all, also have struggled. Makes it very inspiring. Elle who is a blogger and vlogger has great advice on creating e-books for income.

[@StefsEdge]

I’m working on adding a blog because I found myself writing out drafts to prep for KZbin videos. Those can go on a blog! So I think I can have both without doubling the work involved. We’ll see!

[@kaedy-cherrybusinesssoluti5292]

SAME. How far apart do you post them?

[@abbyjoystudio]

Definitely! I started like that but I really need to design my website.. I design for a web design agency and don’t have time for my own :*(

[@StefsEdge]

@@kaedy-cherrybusinesssoluti5292 My goal is to have the blog post up first so I can mention it in the KZbin video and link to it in the description box

[@gregoryandrus5322]

Wow, this is incredibly timely, and so thoroughly explained! I just found your channel yesterday, and have been binging since! Newly subscribed, thank you!

[@sarahdavis7566]

This could not have come at a better time!

[@shesontop]

his is our second go at a KZbin channel. We decided to interview successful bloggers and vloggers about how they've done it. They all work incredibly hard but they also love it. They all, also have struggled. Makes it very inspiring.

[@kenwilliamsvoice]

I cant usually tolerate more than 5 minutes listening to most other people talking on YT. My goodness Gillian, the words just flowed right out of you. No ums, ahs, nor reoeating yourself 3x. You eagerly laid out excellent, detailed and thought provoking information. You're so easy on the ears and eyes, for that matter. Thank you! thank you!

[@RoseBaby]

Thank you this information is very helpful. I started my KZbin channel and I’m very excited about it! ❤️❤️

[@ShelbySteele23]

Thank you so much for this breakdown. I have been torn on which way to go and this really helped me decide.

[@InspiringMealtimewithLaTonya]

I really liked the points you presented. They are making me examine a bit deeper which route to take and even what to expect if I choose to do both a blog and KZbin. Thank you for this video!

[@sydmurray]

I have really found your videos so helpful. Thank you. I have been contemplating which is my best way to go.

[@BoeyBear]

An insightful and comprehensive video as always, thank you Gillian! I wonder what the difference is in terms of frequency/quantity of blog articles required to build an audience vs. that of KZbin? 💛

[@DoctorNikkiP]

You explain things so clearly! I've done both too and I love the visual component that KZbin has. I personally put more work into making videos but it's fun constantly applying things I learned from photography and enjoy learning how to edit. I don't do anything crazy fancy and I have a simple vlog channel but it's a nice process/break from medical school :)

[@shesontop]

his is our second go at a KZbin channel. We decided to interview successful bloggers and vloggers about how they've done it. They all work incredibly hard but they also love it. They all, also have struggled. Makes it very inspiring.

[@BellyDancerDiaries]

Yes, so true. I often change between both just based on my mood - which I know is what I should NOT do 😂

[@mary_samuelson]

Wow! Such amazing information. Thank you so much. I haven't come across a youtuber that was so open with their financial info and time info. Thank you!

[@freyabolton7873]

Thanks for this! I am thinking about creating my first blog and this is the right info I needed. Much appreciated!

[@lifeengineoptimization2779]

There are not many video's / articles that go over this topic at the level of depth you did. Great analysis and I also agree that video will become a more popular medium as time goes on and the internet becomes faster and cheaper

[@LarsyD]

Thanks, Gillian! I really enjoy learning from your videos!

[@SunshineBloom777]

So helpful! Thank you for this video! We are excited to see our community and channel grow in 2019! Grateful and amazed at the opportunities this day and age!

[@trubeautyMOVEMENT]

ONE OF YOUR BEST videos!!! Sooo helpful esp breakdown of how much time allotted for each-thank you! 😘🙏🏻💜

[@lewsonline]

I only discovered you today, and can't believe I actually watched all the way to the end. Great job Gillian

[@nelliemillan4627]

Loved your video , you are not only beautifull to look at but very informative , precise , & leave no no questions unanswered . Thank you

[@iArwen]

Hi Gillian, I just wanted to say a big thank you for this video. It answered a lot of my questions and couldn't have come in a better time for me. Much appreciated!

[@dedalnok]

Thank you very much for this great video! I like how you explained everything simple but still with all information needed to take a decision. ❤️

[@ItsBillyDavies]

Great video! Thanks Gillian!

[@mike-talk-africa9337]

So happy to get in touch with this video. I'm creating my KZbin channel to talk about Africa, especially Ghana..

[@traceyleanne8694]

Thankyou so much for your insight into this! I did start a blog earlier this year but because my passion is self care and natural, healthy lifestyle I think it would be more beneficial to connect and share with people via YT, so That’s why I have just uploaded my very First KZbin video! Merry Christmas and look forward to learning more from you 😀

[@fabulousfreddiebarbie2098]

Thanks so much for this video! You so clearly laid out what I was wrestling with for a couple of years. Although I set up the blog, I hesitated so long about listing my first post, I never did it. But I did start a KZbin channel a couple of months ago. I'm not yet getting the audience I hoped for, but I know it takes time and patience...and I love making the Barbie doll videos for kids that I've been doing. So, although I'm just a novice...my advice is to make sure you do what you love!

[@BellyDancerDiaries]

Great discussion. I have both - a food blog and a KZbin channel. I find they are both so different, but for me KZbin is definitely the way to go for my dancing as I can really explain movement and connect with my audience. Thanks for the tips!

[@barbieannmatthews1923]

Thank you so much for this great information Gillian, it was very informative. You explained everything so well. I am encouraged to push on with my ideas and goals after seeing this video. I really appreciate the in depth description of the pros and cons with blogging vs KZbin. Of course, I plan to do both in the order that you suggested!!!! I will probably start with the blog first then KZbin.

[@shesontop]

his is our second go at a KZbin channel. We decided to interview successful bloggers and vloggers about how they've done it. They all work incredibly hard but they also love it. They all, also have struggled. Makes it very inspiring.

[@BellyDancerDiaries]

All the best with it! I recently did a video about starting your own KZbin channel. I am a year in and have learnt so much and developed so much already. You got this!

[@mindsetnuggets]

Thanks so much. I started a blog and KZbin channel at the same time. The blog has sucked me up.

[@3polygons]

This video has given me a clue I was missing. It's just a detail, but it totally gives a whole new perspective to my strategy. Most of the whole video info, I was aware of that, have been a blogger, etc. But still, I was missing certain important details, that gave me some ideas... thank you !

[@abr00s]

Thank you, Gillian, for your work.

[@josephinejacobs2159]

Totally needed this!! Thank you

[@hameley12]

I am so glad that I found your channel, you are well articulated and your advice is always to the point. I wish I had known about these platforms years ago and 'How To...' for KZbin. Recently, my sister and me we want to self-publish a book on non-fiction topics, and we decided to go with setting up a YT channel and an Instagram to display our ebooks. I will be sharing this video with her and with friends. Thank you so much, Gillian.

[@leep368]

I’m planning to start a KZbin channel and this video was really helpful. Thank you!

[@yvettelopez9912]

Your video came at the perfect time for me. Thank you so much for the great information!

[@MissUnderstoodasAlways]

Great advice! Thank you

[@aprildoucette9552]

So thorough!! Thanks!!

[@Valmentaja]

For max exposure I’m using Tube+blog+Facebook. It’s a very slow way to start, trying to stick in one type of social media. Especially when doing things in Finnish, targeting people >20 years old... Thanks for the great videos! ❤️

[@rachdupree]

Thank you for making this! It was soooo helpful and honest! I loved it!

[@VickyVuleMinistries]

Thank you Gillian. This was great content. The pros and cons were extremely thought provoking. Thanks again for putting out stellar videos. Blessings to you and yours

[@ArtoniqueNelsonTV]

thank you! i started my channel and im going to be starting a blog soon!

[@MaeBeautyDiaries]

Thank you so much for this video! I just recently started both and I’m still learning 🙈

[@DPIII1]

Thank you for this video very informative I'm something of an introvert subduing like a KZbin video seems really daunting but it's definitely something I want to consider in the future and definitely somehow tied into a Blog

[@JoArtHenna]

Very useful info on both...really good points which I will note. Cheers!

[@elyrius8536]

Thank you so much for all this valuable information! You clarified all my ideas.

[@hopefaith585]

Thank you, for the work you do; it has been incredibly helpful for me to understand these mediums that are new, to me. I'm considering getting involved with some aspect of this new digital reality, to earn extra money. And, as a practical matter, you gave me a clue, to the possibilities of what I was considering, of which, I am truly grateful.

[@Just8Ate]

Thank you so much for your words of wisdom its coming in handy

[@samdavepollard]

Thanks, Gillian. This helped me.

[@frederickrael1343]

This episode is sooo interesting, informative, and helpful to me since I have been posting my own blogs on several websites. Keep it up Ms. Perkins....you are helping a lot of people..

[@natureinminutes]

Location always sat in my head as relating to a brick and mortar store. You might have just blown my mind by bringing that concept to the digital space. Thanks for the ah-ha moment.

[@alinetelle900]

Thanks for this video. It is very helpful ! 👍🏽

[@Tina-fi2wy]

Thanks so much for the tips!

[@lydia9471]

Thank you! I now know exactly which one I'm to do first.

[@CP-gq5fw]

Thanks Gillian! Definitely helpful and useful!

[@sarainammur]

Thank you for this info. I would have thought that blogging is easier but you video really explained why KZbin will be better for me. Thank you for what you do!

[@jessicaa.m.harper1727]

Love your hair in this video! Love the texture to it!

[@naomisurls1808]

Your videos are so helpful! Thanks for providing this info! Also, your hair looks really beautiful in this video :)

[@MissArtisticSasnuhy]

great video!!! this helped elaborate a lot

[@mariamesa2717]

Thank you! Very helpful 💡☺️

[@ThrivingAnywayTV]

Sooooo much valuable content!!!! 😍😍😍 Thank you so much!!!

[@sonugraphics1670]

AMAZING !! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.

[@poonamtoray893]

Thanks for such a good video.great work.

[@jebyn5866]

Thank u dear. It really touched me.

[@nakaiwheeler8564]

Hey Gillian, thanks for creating this video! :) I appreciate this information!

[@FountainPenJourney]

Thank you Gillian, your video was helpful for me: I’ve been a KZbinr for 6 years and my time is so limited for making videos and I’m considering writing a blog instead. I think that you’re right about blogging being more useful for someone who doesn’t have big chunks of time available, compared to KZbin, which quite honestly eats up what little free time I do have available to me.

[@theleadquote5372]

Very helpful perspective.

[@myadiggs3608]

I really enjoyed hearing from you. I'm working on creating a KZbin channel really very new at this. you answered several questions I needed to understand. thank you. Mya

[@avonbelle]

Thanks for this video. I started a blog last year and I love it. It was slow at first but now I'm seeing 5-6 followers per day. I thought I had to start a KZbin channel to connect with my blog and I just couldn't make it fit in with my lifestyle. I don't have camera confidence and a noisy dog is definitely not a good recording partner! I'm now decided that I will just keep with my blog (I adore writing) and focus more on promoting my content.

[@ANAKCreates]

Very helpful!! Thank you!! Working on building my youtube right now and thinking about starting a blog as well

[@sinmayp]

Love your videos and your channel. very genuine and sincere content you put up! If you don't mind me asking, What software do you use to make and edit your KZbin videos? Do you do these yourself or outsource them?

[@H76Pro]

How I see it is that a blog is for people who are comfortable to write only and publish what they write, a podcast is for people who want to talk only and don't wish to appear on camera or deal with any kind of video editing and youtube is for people who like to produce videos. So there are several means for people to publish content whether it is in written format, audio format or video format.

[@ubraggstarr4958]

Whewww! I was waiting to see you grab some water. 😂 Thanks so much for giving a lot of valuable information in this video. These important facts are things I was wondering about. Not sure why u would get any dislikes, After all this great information. Yes, I took notes and will check out more of your videos because you did a great job of explaining the questions in my head.

[@geekygirl2596]

I have got to stat watching your videos more often. Its official. Helpful.

[@rwbpiano]

Great content. I'm trying to decide whether to make KZbin or blogging my first priority, and this video really lays out good points for consideration. I didn't feel like I was being bombarded with flash or affiliate marketing with a bit of content thrown in. Good stuff, Gillian.

[@MrDatrib144]

I'm inspired! Your delivery, content and presence is stellar! Keep it up!

[@KE010101]

Hi Gillian, that was a really comprehensive analysis of the pros and cons of these two platforms. I am thinking about doing both over time. Thanks for the tips

[@HealthOrigins]

A great and very informative video Gillian, thank you! It just solidified my resolve to stick to my KZbin channel and make it grow 🙂

[@ThriftyDadCreations]

Thank you so much for sharing this! I decided to do both YT and a blog a little while back and didn't really realize how much time goes into all the editing/ initial creation. We also just had a baby 4 months ago and now I am the sole source of income for our family so that has added even more time constraints. So I'm at the point you were talking about where I have made a few articles/videos but am losing steam. I'm working through this and look forward to sharing my growth with you as I continue to move forward and am so grateful for all the awesome tips you continue to share on your channel. I have decided that I will most likely make my videos and articles correlate moving forward and provide back-links to both in an effort to help cut down on the amount of time that goes into it and will let you know how it goes :)

[@rhonarandom]

Gillian you're hair looks so good in this video 😍

[@seasellas4475]

This is very helpful for me who s confused and hesitated bout Makin KZbin or blogs ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you for making this video

[@miajulz]

As usual you're info is not only timely but really indepth. I'm always amazed at how much value you give for free on your channel that others charge. I hope all that watch you really understand this and appreciate all you share with us more. BTW Like others have mentioned, LOVE the hair!

[@robyndalton1349]

this video is super fun to watch

[@IntermountainGoldRefiners]

This video is on point! Home run!

[@sassybeautifuldecor1105]

Now you have shed some light on this despite I might not own my contend on KZbin, I will start off with KZbin channel because that's how I am going to make my money in order for me to start blogging

[@SuperGeorgina79]

I really think that KZbin would be the best for me. Editing is the part that scares me the most I did one video a year ago took me nearly 8hrs to edit and post. Made me rethink if I actually will be able to get the hang of that. We shall see!!

[@yourfavnurseb9699]

I already have 2 relatively successful (engaged viewers and making $). Now I want to blog to expand my brand but I feel like it will take so much time away from my growing channels. I’m a lil lost because it all seems super overwhelming esp since I still put a lot of time into getting content ready for my channel plus editing which can take forever... I just want to start and see how it goes. Thanks for the vid

[@sharismith1415]

Thanks Gillian for another informative post!

[@LauraLeanne]

I have both on my journey through Grief but have loved being able to give more of a personality to my KZbin channel.

[@freethinker8047]

Great comparison !! Thanks for putting so much thought into it. I'm concerned about parts of my content being learned then "re-packaged" as someone elses. I notice this happens quite a lot, without the original creator getting credit. So, I'm thinking about possible alternatives to mitigate that possibility.

[@chelseygeorvassilis3043]

Thanks for posting this vid. I've been on the fence for a while now. Definitely helpful and thorough. 👍🏻 Maybe a future video idea for you would be how you manage your channel and your family. How do you plan out your week to best utilize the time you have?

[@thisislarose]

Thank you! this information was so helpful! Which niches usually earn the most on KZbin? I was thinking of starting a covers/music channel.

[@JackClancy296]

Awesome video. I decided to do both! : ) Definitely time consuming, but really enjoying the learning and creating process.

[@marinemom03]

love learning from you! God Bless!!

[@shesontop]

This is our second go at a KZbin channel. We decided to interview successful women bloggers and vloggers about how they've done it. They all work incredibly hard but they also love it. They all, also have struggled. Makes it very inspiring.

[@fernandounrau8756]

I am not a writer so youtube it is, having a slow start but will work on getting more content out there, I love how you break down the pros and cons for YT and blog...