Naver Blog: Advantages over Tistory

I recently started using Naver Blog again. Before creating it, I was worried because Meta-related SNS platforms had once treated all Naver links as spam, and I was concerned that this might still be happening. I was too scared to test it directly. So, I plan to post informative content and tutorials on durumis and use Naver for everyday stories, thoughts, and short music reviews.

I've tried almost every blog service in Korea. As most of you know, Daum Blog and Egloos have already shut down, so Tistory and Naver are essentially the two major blog platforms in Korea. Therefore, instead of comparing these two services today, I'd like to dissect the advantages Naver has over Tistory. This might end up being a "Tistory critique" post. I'll number each item and briefly describe the details as much as possible.

First, I captured screenshots of the main pages of both sites around 9:40 AM on March 31, 2025, US time. I intentionally didn't log in to either.

Let's get started.

1. Naver Blog's editor environment is arguably the best. Tistory's is not bad, but it can't match Naver's refinement. While there are many features, I especially feel that Tistory's spell check is far behind Naver's. Naver checks even the title, unlike Tistory, which requires multiple checks to find all errors in the body. However, Naver isn't perfect. It doesn't support HTML and CSS, which developers reportedly dislike. That's not my concern, but what makes me choose Naver is the significantly larger number of available stickers compared to Tistory.

2. Tistory's comment function also has a long way to go. Naver Blog's comment section feels like a social network. You can like, attach photos, use stickers, write secret comments, and mention specific bloggers. You don't get a notification when someone likes your comment, but Naver is more fun in terms of interacting through comments. Note that the like button is absent for secret comments.

3. Naver Blog allows image attachments in post titles, which adds a certain aesthetic appeal. Tistory has two self-developed skins with this feature, but it's not like Naver, where you click an icon in the title area. Instead, the main image in the body automatically becomes the cover. This means the image proportions and aesthetics are often mismatched with the title area, resulting in an absurdly enlarged image that looks bad. Naver, however, has pre-defined proportions, giving you a better idea of what image to use in the title area.

4. Tistory used to have a tab called "Story" on the main page where you could see posts from other Tistory bloggers. This disappeared after a major site overhaul. Even the "Story" feature was problematic because posts needed at least five likes within a short time to be displayed, forcing users to resort to unconventional methods. After the overhaul, the main page is filled with domestic travel and restaurant posts, following an unknown criterion. No matter how hard I write, unless someone subscribes to my blog, there's no way for them to find my posts. I can't share every post on SNS...It's a waste of effort. However, Naver posts are displayed in the subject-based view with even just one like, which is reassuring.

5. A unique feature of Naver Blog is the daily Blog-씨 question delivered at midnight, Korea time. For those who enjoy writing, having someone throw a topic like this is very inspiring. It's like being assigned an essay in class. While there's no obligation to answer, diligently doing so improves writing skills and enhances critical thinking, benefiting brain health. If you're lucky, Naver might notify you that your comment was featured on the main page. I've never had that happen, but it would be great for blog promotion if it did.

That summarizes five points. I don't think there's anything more to add. I hope this helps anyone considering starting a blog.