Why Blog on Wordpress when You Have Facebook?

Here are some reasons to blog on Wordpress even though you can blog on Facebook.

1. You have control over the layout and overall design. With themes and plugins, you can control the user experience to match your branding
2. You have some control over your content on Wordpress. On Facebook you are subject to their algorithms and policies. They can remove your post without telling you which one and no specific reason is given. They can restrict your account without warning.
3. SEO benefits. You can optimise your for search engine such as Google and Bing so that your content can be discovered organically. Facebook content are not indexed by search engines limiting the reach to your followers.
4. Longevity. Visitors can easily navigate your older content on Wordpress. Content on Facebook are quickly buried in feeds.
5. It is easier to organise, categorise and tag posts on Wordpress than in Facebook.
6. Professional credibility. A well maintained dedicated blog or website is more professional than a Facebook page.
7. Portability. You can back up your blog and migrate your content easily to other platforms or formats if necessary. Facebook: Facebook owns your content, and if your account is suspended or removed, you could lose everything.

If you’re serious about building a long-term blogging presence, especially for SEO, professional branding, and monetization, WordPress offers more control, flexibility, and growth potential. Facebook can complement your blog for community engagement and social sharing but is less suited for professional blogging.

Both platforms can be used strategically together—posting your main content on WordPress and promoting it through Facebook.