Blogging
2026.05.14 Β· 5 min read
WordPress vs Ghost vs Medium: Where Should You Start
Stuck on platform choice for a year? This guide gets you deciding in 30 minutes.
π Quick Comparison
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| Item | Medium | WordPress | Ghost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free | $10/mo hosting | $9/mo+ |
| SEO | Limited | Best | Good |
| AdSense | β N/A | β Easy | β Easy |
| Setup time | 5 min | 1-3 hours | 30 min |
| Built-in audience | Yes | No | No |
π― Pick by Goal
πΈ Free + instant start β Medium
5 minutes to start. Built-in audience. Downside: no AdSense, you don't own the platform.
π° Ad revenue target β WordPress
WordPress wins on SEO, AdSense approval rate, plugins. SiteGround or Hostinger hosting ~$5-10/mo.
βοΈ Writing focus β Ghost
Faster and cleaner than WordPress. Built-in newsletter like Substack. Downside: smaller theme ecosystem.
π After You Start
- Logo: Gradient Text
- OG image: LinkedIn Post Image (1200Γ630)
- SEO meta: see the next article
π‘ If you cannot decide: start on Medium, move to WordPress after 30 posts. The writing matters, the platform is secondary.
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PXLTool Β· 2026.05.14