Smartblogger
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Confidence: Medium
Buy a course only if you're an aspiring writer who wants structured paid training on top of the free blog.
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Smartblogger vs Copyblogger
Smartblogger and Copyblogger both land on Depends.
Copyblogger
Depends
Confidence: Medium
Use the free tier if you're a beginner learning content marketing or copywriting; the archive is long-running and genuinely free.
| Compare | Smartblogger | Copyblogger |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Depends | Depends |
| Best for | Aspiring freelance writers | Beginner freelance writers |
| Who it's not for | Anyone shopping for blogging software | Teams wanting actual software tooling |
| Privacy | No known public vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.⁹ | No known public vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed. |
| Support quality | Zendesk desk and support email exist; no reviews | Coaching offered but quality unverified |
| Public sentiment | Free content earns broad praise, but freelance writers on Reddit actively debate whether the paid courses are worth it.⁴ | Beginners praise the free content, but formal reviews are nearly nonexistent and some Reddit users criticize pricing and current leadership.15 |
| Biggest gotcha | Expect paid course pitches after joining the free newsletter; set a budget first³ | $1 entry likely converts to a full-price subscription; verify renewal terms |
Pick Smartblogger when
- Aspiring freelance writers
- Beginner bloggers wanting structured training
- Content marketers seeking a certification
- Fans of long-form writing guides
When Smartblogger is not a fit
- Anyone shopping for blogging software
- Experienced writers content with free material
- Buyers needing transparent published pricing
- Teams wanting a content platform with analytics
Pick Copyblogger when
- Beginner freelance writers
- Solo marketers learning copywriting
- Bloggers wanting free training
- Business owners needing content basics
When Copyblogger is not a fit
- Teams wanting actual software tooling
- Experienced marketers past fundamentals
- Anyone needing verified reviews before paying
- Advanced buyers who outgrow course content fast
Sources
- Smart Blogger homepagesmartblogger.comofficial
- Muck Rack media profile (audience figures)muckrack.comnews
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- Honest review of Smart Blogger's Content Marketing Certificationprojectuntethered.comreview
- BBB Business Profilebbb.orgnews
- Conny Manero blog critical of Jon Morrowconnymanero.weebly.comreview
- Smart Blogger security page checksmartblogger.comsecurity
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- Copyblogger Academy Reviewcarminemastropierro.comreview
- Trustpilot reviews of copyblogger.comtrustpilot.comreview
- Need Harsh review : r/copywritingreddit.comreview