Solo vs. Collective

I would expect the majority of readers to be interested in creating (or resuming) a single-author blog. This is the most common type of blog and it makes for a sensible default. There is a chance, though, that a collective blog might be a better option for you. To help you figure out which of the two is best suited to your circumstances and goals, let’s briefly consider the advantages and disadvantages of solo and collective blogs.

Solo blogs are relatively easy to start. They allow you to be the boss, and you don’t need to collaborate with other people. Being the only author for your blog also lowers the expectations in terms of how much content you produce. With a solo blog, you’re just a person expressing his or her ...

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