Blogging vs. Vlogging: Is Your Content Charot or Chuchu? (And Is It Even 2024 Anymore?)
Mga Kababayan,
Remember 2012? Psy’s “Gangnam Style” was breaking the internet, memes were our lingua franca, and everyone and their Lola was starting a blog. Fast forward to (wait, what year is it again?), and the digital landscape has done a 180. Vloggers now reign supreme, wielding selfie sticks like scepters and bombarding us with “Hi guys!” like confetti at a fiesta. So, the age-old question remains: should we abandon our dusty keyboards and join the video bandwagon, or stick to our click-clacking roots?
Fear not, netizens! JuanPress is here to dissect this digital dilemma with more tawa than a Tita at a birthday party (and trust us, that’s a LOT of tawa). But before we dive in, let’s acknowledge the elephant in the room: is blogging even relevant anymore?
The Stats Whisper “Yes, You Charot-ing Pessimist”:
- Blogs still rock an audience of 500 million people globally, proving written content ain’t dead, it’s just chilling in its air-conditioned WordPress mansion.
- In the Philippines alone, 87.5% of internet users read blogs, so there’s a whole Pinoy fam waiting for your witty words.
- And guess what? Blogging can actually make you money. Forbes reports that top bloggers can rake in up to $7 figures annually, so consider it a side hustle with more heart than selling face masks online.
But Vlogging Has Swagger Too:
- YouTube boasts over 2 billion monthly users, making it the second most popular search engine after Google (wow, even Lolo Google needs competition!).
- Filipinos watch an average of 46 minutes of YouTube videos per day, which means your vlogs could become their post-pancit snack.
- And the earning potential is real. Top Filipino vloggers like Mimiyuuh and Cong Velasquez are living proof that vlogging can pay the bills (and then some!).
So, Blogging vs. Vlogging? Chuchu, It’s Both!
Think of it like a digital bistek-sinigang combo: solid, informative content with a spicy side of entertainment. Blog your deep dives, your introspective rants, your carefully-crafted essays. Then, vlog the bloopers, the behind-the-scenes, the spontaneous laughter. Remember, authenticity is key. Don’t force a vlog if your camera shyness rivals Maria Clara’s. Don’t pad your blog with fluff just to hit word count. Be Pinoy, be you, be the digital lumpia everyone craves!
Bonus Round: Trends to Spice Up Your Content:
- Podcasts are on the rise, Kababayans! Blend your blogging style with audio for a double dose of awesomeness. (JuanPress even has its own podcast! Check it out!)
- Live streaming is hot (literally, thanks to all the cooking demos). Show off your skills and connect with your audience in real-time. (JuanPress hosts regular live streams – join the fun!)
- Short-form content is king (or queen)! Master platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels to grab attention and leave viewers wanting more. (Share your short-form content on JuanPress and reach a wider audience!)
And hey, if you haven’t joined the JuanPress fiesta yet, what are you waiting for? Sign up, share your content, let your voice be heard! Whether you’re a blogging Bulgaryo or a vlogging Valentina, we have a space for you.
So, what do you think, mga bes? Blogging vs. vlogging – is it charot or chuchu? Share your thoughts in the comments below, and let’s get this digital party started!
The JuanPress Team
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P.P.P.S. We know we said 2023, but let’s be honest, time is a blur these days. Just roll with it, okay? 😉
