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How do I get a paid domain?
Posted by Transcentity • 8/19/09 • Subscribe to this Discussion [RSS] • Report This Topic
Topics: blog, blogger, css, domain, html, wordpress
I recently started a blog on http:/transcentity.blogspot.com and want to get my own domain name. What do I do?
Also would it be a good idea to switch to wordpress? I heard it's better in several ways but I have no knowledge of even the most basic HTML or CSS.
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If you wish to switch to wordpress then you can download free software here wordpress.ORG and you will find recommended web hosts here wordpress.ORG/hosting
There are also many other web hosts but do be sure that the ones you hire have the requirements you need. They are found here wordpress.org/about/requirements/
I recommend watching the free tutorial videos here
Video 1 – Why You Should Use WordPress
Video 2 – How To Get Your Own Domain Name
Video 3 – How To Get A Web Host
Video 4 – How To Install WordPress
Video 5 – How To Upload Files To Your Webhost Using FTP
Video 6 – Choosing A WordPress Theme For Your New Blog
Video 7 – How To Install And Use WordPress Plugins
Video 8 – How To Create Your First Blog Post And Blog Page
Video 9 – What RSS Is And Why You Need It
Video 10 – How To Use Feedburner For Supercharging Your RSS Capabilities
www.becomeablogger.com/video-1.html
Also be aware that some bloggers start out on free hosted blog platforms like wordpress.com or blogspot (Blogger) on a test basis. They plan to establish traffic, purchase a domain and then to switch over to paid hosting.
Well, the Technorati Authority and Rank as well as the Google Page Rank belong to the sub-domain url for your blog.
If purchase a domain and export your blog contents out of your blogspot blog into a new wordpress install those will disappear unless you also purchase domain mapping.
If you do NOT purchase domain mapping then the Technorati Authority and Rank as well as the Google Page Rank will disappear and it will usually take about 4 - 6 months, provided your readers follow you to the new domain, to re-establish them.-
Those videos are really fantastic. Step by step even I got it done! -
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That's so great to hear. I didn't realize that you needed them or I would have provided the links to you previously. -
Timethief, you did provide the links. It was some months ago that you posted them here and back then I looked about all of the videos and got started.
And recently I started another one and needed some of them, especially 4 and 5, again. So glad they made them! -
Thanks timethief
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You're welcome and best wishes.
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You are best off to purchase your Domain name through GoDaddy, or Name.com. This way you own the name (as long as you pay for it) and can host it wherever you like.
Paid hosting... I would recommend HostGator. Their "Baby" package gives you pretty much unlimited everything for under $10 per month.
If you are looking to go the free route, I would say Byethost.com is probably the best free hosting around (no forced ads)
Either way, WordPress is included with both hosts. All you need to do is use their "Fantastico" installer to install. Very easy and only takes minutes. -
Switching is harder than starting fresh. Since your blog is new, see if you can absorb the loss and start with a self-hosted Wordpress blog.-
That was the initial idea, but I heard you need to know some HTML and CSS and I don't know one bit.
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Actaully that isn't the case. You aren't required to be adept in HTML or CSS to be a wordpress blogger. WordPress has both a visual and an HTML editor. There are plenty of free wordpress themes that do validate and that do not require "doctoring". There are online tutorials that you can use to learn the minor amount of HTML and CSS you may want to know.
www.w3schools.com/html/DEFAULT.asp
www.w3schools.com/css/default.asp
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I've thought about a migration for my blog, but I'm lacy at getting my poor visits again xD.
If you aren't, then migrate but have in mind, It's not easy. -
I got a domain name and host set, but I can't get on to the next step in the videos, which is my domain's cpanel. It tells me the page appears to be broken. Which is strange became 5 minutes ago it directed me to a namecheap notice
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Nevermind, I forgot the DNS took a while to be resolved. I successfully got a domain and host and uploaded wordpress and started the blog. (www.transcentity.org)
I'll finish up tomorrow since it's getting late. Thanks for the help, especially you timethief :). I think switching to WP was the better option. I'll simple copy and paste my posts from blogger to my new blog.
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You don't need to copy and paste. You can export your posts out of your Blogger blog and import them into your wordpress blog. You can also export and import your blogroll links.
This is a link to the wordpress.COM FAQs instructions for importing, however, you will find the same instructions apply to your wordpress.ORG install as well
support.wordpress.com/import/
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Think you may consider:
Before importing create same the users name and categories (label in blogspot)as in your former blog.
Sometimes post does not show the way it should. -
Great, now my server is down >.
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sounds like some quality hosting - doh!
I've written a few basic seo tips and stuff as i come across them and use them myself so if you have a spare moment (as if...) it might be worth your while stopping by.
Good luck with the new domain.
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Your site is up now. Which host did you use?-
I used namecheap for the domain and hostgator (baby) for the host.
I'm finishing it up and adding the first content. It feels much better than it did before.
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i'M NOT quite sure -
Turns out the server wasn't down but it refused to work while I was using a 3.5G network to connect from my workplace for some reason. It's working ok now.
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What didn't you just get the domain at Host Gator?
Domain comes with the hosting.-
I followed the instructions on the videos timethief provided. Apparently having a separate domain name has a couple of advantages.
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you can buy domain from blogger itself using google checkout
go to blogger dashboard then settings -
what are the differences between wordpress and blogger? Anybody could tell the advantages and disadvantages? -
pay and get it -
I have a wordpress blog on a 1&1 domain, so far I'm really happy with it..
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