Back in 2010, I published a quick test post using a desktop blogging app called Blogo. It was one of many tools I tried over the years in my never-ending quest to make the publishing process faster and more efficient. Blogo itself is long gone, but the question it represented is still relevant: what is the best way to get your ideas out of your head and onto your blog?
Why Blogging Tools Matter
If you are running an online business part-time, every minute counts. When I started Late Night Internet Marketing, I was working a full-time engineering job during the day and building my business at night. Anything that shaved five or ten minutes off the publishing process was worth investigating.
That is why I was always testing desktop editors, mobile apps, and browser extensions that promised to streamline WordPress publishing. Blogo was one of those experiments. It let you write and publish directly from your Mac without opening the WordPress dashboard. The idea was solid even if the execution was not always perfect.
What Actually Works for Blog Publishing in 2026
The blogging tool landscape has changed dramatically. Here is what I recommend now for part-time entrepreneurs who want to publish efficiently.
The WordPress block editor has matured. When Gutenberg first launched, it was rough. In 2026, the block editor is genuinely good. For most people, it is all you need. Full-site editing, reusable blocks, and keyboard shortcuts make it fast once you learn the workflow.
Write in plain text first. I draft everything in a plain text editor or a simple markdown tool before touching WordPress. This separates the thinking from the formatting, which means better writing and faster publishing. Tools like iA Writer, Obsidian, or even Apple Notes work well for this.
Create templates for recurring content. If you publish the same types of posts regularly, build templates with your standard structure already in place. This is the kind of systematization I have been preaching since the beginning.
Batch your publishing tasks. Write on Monday, edit on Tuesday, publish on Wednesday. When you separate creation from production, both improve.
The Real Lesson
The specific tool matters far less than having a consistent process. I have published over a thousand blog posts and podcast episodes since 2009, and the common thread is not any particular app. It is the habit of showing up and doing the work, one night at a time. Find a workflow that removes friction and stick with it.
