# 88 \\ Why Substack Is Not the Answer (Blog vs Substack in 2026)

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Published: 2026-06-10T10:07:00+00:00
Episode link: https://pwplanners.podbean.com/e/88-why-substack-is-not-the-answer-blog-vs-substack-in-2026/
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Duration seconds: 1621

## Resource

Blog vs Substack is the question I am getting on repeat from clients and entrepreneurs in my communities right now, and most of them are about to make the wrong move. In this episode, I am breaking down why Substack feels like the fresh start everyone is craving, why it works for someone like Jenna Kutcher (and why that is a misleading example to copy), and the real reason most entrepreneurs should not start a Substack right now. I am also walking through 3 specific things that have to be different about blogging in the age of AI if you want to actually see results. Here's what you'll hear: Why Substack is suddenly everyone's backup plan and what is really going on with Instagram reach The 4 things people miss about Jenna Kutcher's Substack move The trap most entrepreneurs fall into when they ditch the blog for Substack 3 things that have to be different about blogging in 2026 (including how to build topical authority on your site) When a Substack actually does make sense, and when it definitely does not LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Blog post for this episode: https://bypwdesigns.com/blog-vs-substack/ SEO on Tap (use code JULIEW for $50 off): https://duocollective.com/seo-on-tap P&W Designs SEO Services: https://bypwdesigns.com/seo-services/ Website: https://bypwdesigns.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@julie.pwdesigns/videos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julie.pwdesigns/

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