Blogs are getting to be more flexible. It used to be you were stuck with the whole journal format but now platforms like WordPress allow you to create static pages just like on a website.
So it really depends on your goals. I sort of like having a blog and a website. Some of my long-term tutorials live on my website where I use my blog for fresh, new content and topics that are on my mind. That's my model but it's not recommended for everyone.
Some people operate just fine with a blog and nothing wrong with that if it works for you.
If you are just planning to create an information site with no interactivity (forums, chat room, etc.) then you could get buy with a blog. Just understand if you want to customize the look and feel then you do have to become somewhat familiar with editing the blog template pages, etc. It's not hard but not as easy as HTML. The good thing is WordPress and Blogger use "widgets" which make it easier to move things around.
If you create a website you can manage it with a software program like Dreamweaver, CoffeeCup, etc. and manipulating the design and layout may be easier in some respects.
This is always a hard question for me. I guess it really depends on the goals of your site. I don't think one way is better than the other. It really depends on your comfort level and your goals for the site.
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