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Find It Quickly 00:00 - Choosing the Right Blogging Platform 01:28 - Exploring Popular Blogging Platforms 03:05 - In-Depth Review: Substack 05:59 - In-Depth Review: Squarespace 09:38 - In-Depth Review: Wix 11:56 - In-Depth Review: WordPress.com vs WordPress.org 19:27 - In-Depth Review: Showit with WordPress Blog 23:27 - Next Steps: Setting Up Your Blog for Success 29:29 - Creating a Content Plan Mentioned in this Episode Substack Squarespace Wix Wordpress.com Wordpress.org Showit SiteGround GoDaddy BigScoots YoastSEO Elementor Flodesk Adobe Canva WithintheGrove Boldfluence Cozy Post