My answer is a definite maybe. Bear with me – there are so many variables.  Let’s talk a bit.

First let’s look at how you blog.

1.  Can you type fast?
2.  Are you comfortable with grammar and composition or do you have to look things up a lot?
3.  Do you add pictures to your posts?
4.  Are your normal posts a full page or just a paragraph?
5.  Do you add links to your post?
6.  Are you comfortable with your blogging software – can you get in quickly, know what you need to do, and get it done?
7.  Do you have a quiet time to sit and write or are you up and down a lot?
8.  How long does it take you to come up with content ideas?

Remember that you had to learn regular blogging.  You weren’t so speedy at it when you first started.

Now let’s think about video blogging in relation to those questions.

1.  Typing: Everyone knows how to talk at a good speed. This could make vlogging a bit faster.

2.  Grammar: Do you say um, and, or okay a lot that you would have to edit or redo? A little bit of it is usually forgiven by your watchers.

3.  Pictures: Adding things to your video will add some extra time, same as blogging.

4.  Length: The longer the video the longer it takes to make, edit, and upload. Same as blogging.

5.  Links: You might want to add links in your video notes same as if you only had written content.

6.  Software: If you’re not sure how to get your video from your camera to your computer it’s going to take you longer to vlog. The good news is – the more you do and learn with your hardware and software the faster you will be.

7.  Distractions: Writing posts can be easily saved and gone back to. While recording you probably don’t want to finish the next day because your clothes, light, surroundings, etc. might be different. However – sometimes you can include distractions [kids or pets] in the video or just edit it out later.

8.  Content: This is probably about the same for both. If you need ideas for videos sign up for my free ebook, Inspiration from A-Z.

See what I mean when I said that there are so many variables? So much depends on what type of video you are making. Perfectionism and fast video blogging don’t go together.

It can be faster than regular blogging. Do you have something you need to say and you are ready to say it? You can just turn your camera on, talk away, and upload. One video blog done. You might use another half a minute to embed the video on your own site.

Which is faster for you? Let me know in the comments!