3 Definitive Differences Between note and WordPress
"note seems to be pretty good" is something I hear quite often lately.
It's incredibly popular, isn't it!
I use WordPress to build websites, landing pages, and blogs as a business, but even I enjoy writing on note like this, so I think note's appeal is amazing.
However!
"I was writing a blog on WordPress, but I switched to note" is something I hear every now and then, but wait...?
The roles of WordPress and note are actually completely different. So, this time, I will write about the "3 differences between note and WordPress" from the perspective of a web media production company.
I hope this will be at least a little helpful▼
Well then, let's get started!
1: Ease of Use vs. Freedom
note → You can write articles immediately after registering. Simple with no setup required.
WordPress → Requires server and domain setup. Design and features can be customized freely.
Since note is also an SNS, you can easily write articles for free once you register. I think note's UX (the ease of use when a user utilizes a product or service) is incredibly amazing; you can do everything smoothly with simple operations!!
Simple, yet easy to use!
On the other hand, even though WordPress itself is free, you have to prepare the server and domain (URL) to host WordPress yourself, so maintenance costs alone are about 1,000 yen per month. Plus, there are construction and design costs on top of that.
In exchange, you can freely customize the design, color scheme, and features, so the level of freedom is incomparable.
The difference in the freedom of expression is significant!
2: Methods of Monetization
note → Easy to monetize directly through paid article sales and support features.
WordPress → Diverse monetization is possible, such as ads, affiliate marketing, and e-commerce.
I think many people start a blog with a specific purpose in mind, and while writing text is the same for both, you should consider everything else to be completely different...
Methods for monetization on note include paid articles and subscriptions.
Since note itself is a community, there is also interaction within it.
With WordPress, when your traffic increases, you can freely earn income from Google AdSense ads on your own site or insert affiliate banners. (I imagine it as the more impressions you get, the more ads come in.)
Operating as an SNS versus owning your own media is also a major difference.
3: SEO and Viral Potential
note → SEO within note is strong, but detailed settings are not possible. Suited for SNS diffusion.
WordPress → You can freely customize SEO measures. Strong for long-term traffic acquisition.
This is actually the point I'm most concerned about.
WordPress basically uses your own domain (URL), so you can strengthen your own site.
On the other hand, with note (please check your own URL), the structure is such that everyone who posts is increasing the sub-pages of note.
Since it is a platform, this is a natural mechanism, but it means that the more you post on note, the stronger the note site becomes.
As a benefit of that, your site also becomes easier to be seen, but the core is ultimately note.
This is very important!
To dig a little deeper, I think how you perceive this is important. Currently, I use note to share my thoughts and experiences as personal media, but I don't think I would use note as the main medium for corporate communications.
note is strictly for personal use.
Therefore, if you want to publish writing without spending money, choose note. If you want to have your own site in the long term and share information for that purpose, it is better to start with WordPress from the beginning.
I thought there were many people who hadn't considered this difference, so don't confuse your purpose and your goal, okay?
Actually, there are still more...
differences between note and WordPress
Looking at it this way, the differences are actually quite significant.
The only thing they have in common isthe act of "writing text"really.
Summary
If you want to start easily, go with "note"; if you want to operate it seriously, go with "WordPress"!
Both have their strengths and it's not a matter of which is better, but since you've worked so hard to run your WordPress site, I think it would be a waste to switch completely to note because their features are just too different. I hope this serves as an opportunity for you to see what is best for you.
If you have any questions, I will do my best to help in the comments section, so please let me know about your current site and situation.
See you tomorrow!