How to Get Your Own Domain Name
Posted by Vienna on
March 27, 2008
I have nothing against starting your blog in free blog hosting sites like Blogger and Livejournal but getting your own domain name and getting a paid hosting for your blog is advisable specially if you want to be taken as a serious blogger. Having your own domain name and a paid hosting also gives you full control of your blog. You have more options on what platform and template to use and you also have the freedom to monetize your blog if it becomes successful in the future.
Here’s how to get your own domain name:
1. Think of a good domain name. Make sure that it is related to what your intended blog is all about. Example: “parentlove.com” is a good choice if your blog is going to be about parenting.
2. Think of good alternatives. It could happen that your choice is already taken so it’s advisable to have equally good alternatives.
3. Find a domain name registration site and do a domain name search.
4. Register a domain name. Given that your chosen domain name is free, you can then register button, pay, and viola! You now have your own domain name.
Related posts:
