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April 30, 2010 by Nina Amir 4 Comments

Creating Your Blog: Purchase a Domain Name

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You should purchase a domain name for your blog whether or not you plan on having a hosted blog. Should you convert from a free blog to a hosted one, you’ll need it. And if you begin with a hosted blog, obviously, you’ll need it.

Purchase the same domain name as the title of your book. (While you’re at it, purchase a domain name that reflects your own name as an author. For example, I own ninaamir.com as well as howtoblogabook.com.) If you can’t get a .com name (ex. howtoblogabook.com), get a .net name (ex. Howtoblogabook.net). If you can’t get that, pick one of the others. I typically think of .org as something for nonprofits and such, but nothing stops you from using that. Some people purchase every domain name possible so no one else will get it.

You can purchase domain names in any number of places. The cost may vary. Check them all out. Many places, like GoDaddy.com, offer cheap rates and hosting as well. You can do a Google search and then comparison shop. Or, better yet, ask someone savvy about websites for advice.

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  1. Christie says

    March 1, 2013 at 10:25 am

    When it comes to domain name, if there is a shorter one available, should we grab that instead of the real title of the book? Example, if my book will be called, “Dogs Enjoying an Afternoon Party,” and the domain dogsparty.com is available, would that be better than dogsenjoyinganafternoonparty.com? 🙂
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  2. Nina Amir says

    March 1, 2013 at 12:51 pm

    Christie,
    I would get both. Then choose which one to use more often. Redirect the other. Always get the full name and any others you think you will use, including your name.

  3. Christie says

    March 1, 2013 at 12:59 pm

    Perfect, thanks!

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