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    Jekyll

    Score10 out of 10
    N/AJekyll is an open source static site generator useful as a blog publishing system.N/A

    Medium

    Score9.6 out of 10
    N/AMedium is a blogging and web publishing platform from the company of the same name in San Francisco, California.

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    Friend of Medium - monthly
    $15
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    Medium Member - annually
    $60
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    Friend of Medium - annually
    $150
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    JekyllMedium
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.7
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    10.0
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    Usability
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    9.0
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    Support Rating
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    9.5
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    Implementation Rating
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    User Testimonials
    JekyllMedium
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Open Source
    Jekyll is great for people who aren't intimidated by editing HTML, CSS, and Markdown files, people who are on a shoestring budget, and people who want a blazing fast website. Jekyll may not be the best option for people who aren't interested in editing their websites in a text file and would rather have a WordPress-esque back-end from the beginning.
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    Medium.com
    If you are vanity publishing and just want to see your stuff on the web, it is very, VERY easy to get involved with. Of course, your writing is not likely to stand out if you don't have a clear plan. The more I use it, the more I like it. The user interface is extremely well-done. I kinda wish my WordPress-based blogs had editors that were that easy to use.
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    Pros
    Open Source
    • Content stored in Git with the website code
    • Free to use
    • Easy to deploy to cheap/free hosting solutions
    • Produces super fast static websites
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    • Content categorization and grouping.
    • The option to make some money from sharing your passion and teaching.
    • Moderating content manually to not promote AI-generated content and boosting very authentic and impactful posts.
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    Cons
    Open Source
    • Complicated for non-technical users
    • Can be difficult to enter in new content
    • Implementing dynamic components can be challenging
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    Medium.com
    • The payment wall can be confusing.
    • Hard to get traction if you're trying to go viral with an article.
    • Sometimes content gets buried too easily.
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    Usability
    Open Source
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    Medium.com
    By comparison, most online editors are clunky. The Medium editor is amazingly powerful and still easy to use.
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    Support Rating
    Open Source
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    Medium.com
    Medium is supported across android, iOS and the web. While it may not have all the languages supported, English is certainly an option and with a pricing model that ranges from free to $5 for a subscription, you can't go wrong whether you're a small or large business. Everything is hosted in the cloud so it is very accessible
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    Implementation Rating
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    Medium.com
    Medium is dirt easy to use. The hard part is figuring out if it is worth the effort to include it as part of our content-marketing strategy.
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    Open Source
    Jekyll is integrated into GitHub Pages, which made it an easy choice. Using Jekyll was also easier as there's not really a server or a database to configure and you can just get things started from day one. Running and verifying content changes locally for developers is super efficient as Jekyll runs locally, too.
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    Medium.com
    There are a handful of other blogging platforms available. The biggest difference between Medium and others is how streamlined it is. It's straight to the point and is excellent at showing related content, be it your own or another users. There's no new design to navigate between posts, everything is where you expect it to be letting you focus on the post.
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    Return on Investment
    Open Source
    • Jekyll has kept our costs low, very low, on all the projects I've used on it. Think $10 a year low.
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    Medium.com
    • Good way to raise awareness of our content with @mentioned influencers
    • Good way to link back to your original content
    • Aside from publishing your own content Medium is a great news site in its own right. If you're looking for relevant industry news or other content, check in daily to see what's going on with others in your industry.
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