Your domain name is extremely important. It’s how people first encounter your blog and it’s the part of your brand that communicates with them first. It really needs to stand out and it really needs is a domain.com that you enjoy.
Why do I need my own domain?
Free domains that you get with free blog hosts (like Blogger or Tumblr) frequently don't rank as well on Google because the free setup can gesture to Google that it’s not a serious website.
Also, frequently these free platforms don’t give you enough control of the backend which is veritably important as you grow a business and need to tweak and change effects as it gets bigger and more complex.
Purchasing your own domain name is the first step to erecting a successful blog that you completely control as a professional adventure.
What if I formerly have a Blogger or WordPress one?
You can make a plan to resettle over if you decide that it’s a commodity you want to do. In this case, talk to your host and see what steps you need to consider before moving.
Where do I buy domain names?
You can get your first time free when you subscribe up for a hosting package with BlueHost which is who I recommend for all new bloggers.
How do I know what to choose?
Choosing a domain name is a really important process that can (and should) take a lot of consideration. There are three main routes to take
• Name it after yourself
A really good idea these days is to name your blog after your own name. This is a fantastic idea if you want to place yourself as an expert in the field and grow your own particular brand. And that's what blogging is really about – erecting a good brand name.
Just make sure you only use your name if you're going to give constant quality and helpful information.
• Use a keyword-rich name
Jump on Market Samurai and start probing domain names in your niche that have your short tail ( see above) keywords in them. For illustration, if you want to write about cupcakes and www.cupcakes.com is taken also you can do www.cupcakeshq.com and make up a quality resource point.
• Go memorable
Memorable domain names are effects that are done more for shock and interest factors. Some exemplifications of this would be Smashing Magazine, ViperChill, and ZenHabits. They don’t mean important but people remember the brand.
Make sure you spend a lot of time allowing on your different options because you really don’t want to have to change this once you’ve got started.
Remember, the whole point then's to make a brand that attracts a pious following. A brand that you love and want to back for the coming 10 or 15 Years time. Make sure it's a matter you're proud of and a matter you believe.