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In summary,

  • static/Jamstack solutions (Jekyll, Hugo, etc.) offer maximum flexibility and ownership, ideal for those comfortable with code and Git.
  • Hashnode offers unparalleled ease with just enough customization, ideal when you want a polished blog with community features right now.
  • WordPress and Ghost are powerful in their own realms – use them if their specific strengths align with your goals (extensibility for WordPress, or integrated membership and modern UI for Ghost).

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Here’s a breakdown of the best platforms for your needs, each offering unique features for publishing long articles and engaging with readers through comments:

  • Medium: Ideal for writers seeking a large audience, with a user-friendly interface and comment sections for reader interaction. It’s free to start, with options for monetization (Medium).
  • WordPress.com: A flexible blogging platform perfect for long-form content, with customizable themes and standard comment features. It offers free plans for beginners (WordPress.com).
  • Substack: Designed for long-form newsletters, it supports comments and is great for building a subscriber base. It’s newsletter-focused but also works for articles (Substack).
  • Blogger: Google’s free platform supports long articles and includes comment sections, ideal for easy setup and integration with other Google services (Blogger).
  • Ghost: Aimed at independent publishers, it supports long-form content with a built-in commenting system, offering more control over design (Ghost).