# @livinglocurto on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/Dc4D-lbKuI9
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/72736977-livinglocurto-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-09-04T19:17:02.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Amy Locurto | Dallas Lifestyle & Travel Creator (@livinglocurto) — https://gondola.cc/livinglocurto

## Caption

A blog vs Stubstack, what is the difference? Blogging is making a comeback and here is a simple explanation to help you decide where to start.

These are two of the most popular ways to “blog” right now.

Substack is a platform where you can write long form content that will then get sent via email to your Substack subscribers. You can add a paywall and charge subscribers or keep it free. That’s up to you. The only way you can monetize there is to set up a paid subscription or send your community to another shop/affiliate site. Substack is free to join, but they take a percentage of your paid subscriptions. Their cut varies, I think it’s 10% now and this does not include credit card processing fee. 

A blog is your own website and digital brand. This is your “business storefront”. A place your community can find all things for your brand. You can do a gazillion things with a blog vs just being on a social media platform or Substack. The things you can do with a website is endless. There is a learning curve at first, but once your blog is set up, it can be easy to maintain. 

You will need:
A Domain Name (see my last video)
A host provider 
A website (you can hire a website designer or easily set one up yourself with a template). I use Wordpress. 

The best part about blogging is once you achieve a certain amount of unique views per month, you can apply to join an ad network who will monetize your blog for you. This will be your business partner who can help you earn a monthly income in various ways from your blog. 

Do you have a blog or a Substack?

#blogging #blogtips

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