Blog vs Blogger vs Blogging: What is the Difference? Explained for Beginners

If you are new to online business, you have probably heard these three words: Blog, Blogger, and Blogging. They sound the same but they mean different things. Many Nigerians confuse them, and it makes you look unprofessional when you talk to clients.

Let me explain it in the simplest way.

1. What is a BLOG?

A blog is a WEBSITE.

It is the place where you write articles. Just like Facebook is a website where you post pictures, a blog is a website where you post written articles.

Example of blogs:

- Africa Hustle Hub is a blog

- Linda Ikeji's blog is a blog

- Bella Naija is a blog

Think of a blog like a SHOP. It is the building. People can visit it to read what you wrote.

Your blog has an address. For example, http://africahustlehub.blogspot.com or .com. That address is your shop address.

2. What is a BLOGGER?

A blogger is a PERSON.

It is the person who owns and writes in the blog. If you write articles on your blog, YOU are a blogger.

Example:

- I am a blogger. I own Africa Hustle Hub.

- Linda Ikeji is a blogger.

- You can become a blogger with just your phone.

Think of a blogger like a SHOP OWNER. The blog is the shop, the blogger is the person inside the shop selling.

Also, note: "Blogger" is also the name of Google's free platform. When you create a free blog with Google, you are using http://Blogger.com. That is why Google calls it Blogger - because it helps bloggers create blogs. Don't confuse the platform with the person.

3. What is BLOGGING?

Blogging is the WORK or ACTION.

It is the act of writing, editing, publishing, and promoting articles on your blog. It is a verb. It is what you DO.

Example:

- I am blogging every day.

- Blogging is how I make money online.

- She started blogging in 2023.

Think of blogging like SELLING inside your shop. You (the blogger) are doing blogging (selling) inside your blog (shop).

Summary in One Line

This is how to remember it forever:

The BLOGGER (who - person) does BLOGGING (what - action) on the BLOG (where - website).

Who - What - Where.

Who: Blogger = The person

What: Blogging = The work

Where: Blog = The website

Which One Should You Use?

- Don't say: "I want to create a blogger." (Wrong. Blogger is a person)

- Say: "I want to create a blog." (Correct. You want to create a website)

Don't say: "I am doing blogger."

Say: "I am a blogger and I do blogging." (Correct)

Don't say: "My blogger is new."

Say: "My blog is new." (Correct)

Conclusion

If you want to start, you don't need a laptop. Start as a blogger today. Start blogging on your blog using your phone. With consistency, your blog will grow and can even be approved for Google AdSense to make money.

Now you know the difference. Use the words correctly and you will sound more professional to your readers and clients.

Which one are you? Are you a blogger already, or are you planning to start blogging? Tell me in the comments.