Blog vs Website
A blog is a type of website that is updated regularly, usually in reverse chronological order, and allows readers to comment and interact with the author. It is more personal and conversational in nature.
A website, on the other hand, is generally more static, containing fixed information such as company details, services, or portfolios, and does not necessarily require frequent updates.
Simply put:
All blogs are websites, but not all websites are blogs.
Just like all apples are fruits, but not all fruits are apples.
my Journey
When I first started blogging and building websites, I was deeply passionate about it. I spent nearly 10–12 hours every day on my smartphone, completely absorbed in learning, experimenting, and creating. It was an incredibly challenging phase of my life because I was working with very limited resources.
Even though my parents could have supported me with a laptop or internet connection, I chose not to ask.
I truly started from nothing—completely from scratch. No guidance, no shortcuts, no privileges. Just determination, curiosity, and relentless hard work.
Even today, when I think about that time, it often makes me emotional. I’m amazed by the level of commitment and resilience I had back then.
Sometimes, I miss those early days.
A few weeks ago, while watching Shark Tank, I saw founders of wittyfeed, I remembered that there was a time when people like them used to talk to me, exchange ideas with me, and value my perspective.
My blog, blogforgeek.com, was widely read by many professional bloggers of that time, including Atish Ranjan, IFTISEO, Jitendra Vaswani, and others.
They interacted with my content, shared ideas, and in some cases, even learned from it.
Today, when I see several creators who are now well-known on YouTube—such as Satish Kushwaha—I remember that in those early days, they used to read my thoughts and ideas about making money online.
I had a decent audience, strong interactions, and overall, it was a very rewarding experience. Despite all this, I eventually decided to step away from blogging.
Some reasons to Quit it
1. Shift in Focus
I wanted to create niche websites targeting high-volume keywords, rather than sharing personal experiences through blog posts. My mindset moved from expression to experimentation and scalability.
2. Highly Competitive Niche
I was writing about Make Money Online and SEO, which are among the most competitive niches on the internet. There were already countless articles covering the same topics. I felt I wasn’t able to contribute anything significantly new, and ranking well in search results became increasingly difficult.
3. Not interested in
Over time, I understood that I didn’t want to be the kind of marketer who spends most of his energy building email lists, sending newsletters, and maintaining constant interactions in comments.
4. Opportunity Cost
Time spent blogging could be better invested in ventures with clearer growth paths, faster feedback loops, or stronger personal leverage.
Perspective After the Rise of AI
Now, after seeing tools like ChatGPT, I feel that stepping away from blogging was actually a good decision.
Personally, I find AI-powered tools more efficient and convenient than reading multiple blog posts.
They provide direct, personalized answers in seconds, without the noise or unnecessary fluff and in my opinion certainly kill blogs.
Where I Stand Now
At present, I am not actively focusing on blogging or building websites and putting my energy and time somewhere else.
That phase of my life was raw, demanding, and deeply meaningful. It shaped my mindset, strengthened my character, and laid the foundation for who I am today. No matter how far I go, that beginning will always remain special to me.