"blogspot" or proper domain? which is better? Help me out Plz.

Discussion in 'Domain Names' started by samkak, Jan 22, 2010.

  1. #1
    i have a blog which is hosted on blogger.com ; its about 1 year old.doesnt have many backlinks just about a hundred.it gets about 70-80 unique visitors everyday.

    here is what i want to know,should i stick with the domain name xyz.blogspot.com or get a domain xyz.com?

    i am confused.is it worth changing the domain?

    please help me out.
     
    samkak, Jan 22, 2010 IP
  2. jani01

    jani01 Well-Known Member

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    I will prefer for a proper domain name. In my opinion it worth a lot.
     
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  3. rdthewall

    rdthewall Active Member

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    Go for it!
    Use custom domain feature of Blogger so that you will not have to pay anything for hosting your blog.
    The traffic will remain the same, but the only thing you may lose is the PR of your blogspot domain. Even then it's worth purchasing a domain for your blog.
    Good luck!
     
    rdthewall, Jan 23, 2010 IP
  4. samkak

    samkak Active Member

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    thanks a lot for the suggestions...
     
    samkak, Jan 23, 2010 IP
  5. netspg

    netspg Peon

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    #5
    Sure,

    You can buy a custom domain, even one with a good PR to boost your Blog :)

    Kind Regards,
    netspg
     
    netspg, Jan 23, 2010 IP
  6. samkak

    samkak Active Member

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    does the custom domain really have advantages other than looking good(creating good impression)?
    i mean does it affect the search ranking and PR?
     
    samkak, Jan 23, 2010 IP
  7. wokao

    wokao Active Member

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    I think you should buy a custom domain. Or some old domains related to your blog. This will help SE to index your blog quickly instead of only google
     
    wokao, Jan 23, 2010 IP
  8. healthbing

    healthbing Peon

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    my Health Site is www.health-bing.com
     
    healthbing, Jan 23, 2010 IP
  9. Grit.

    Grit. Well-Known Member

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    I'd recommend only getting the domain if you're going to be 100% behind it. It's a good idea to ensure that you've got the audience behind you, but if you're determined, then ensure you're not going to lose the domain.
    Would you rather have:
    1) The safety of knowing you own the domain and nobody else can take it from under your nose>
    or
    2) The safety of saving the domain registration cost untill you know you'll have the audience and focus to make a real go of your blog
     
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  10. rdthewall

    rdthewall Active Member

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    Right advise. If you have long term plans for your blog, purchase a domain name.
     
    rdthewall, Jan 23, 2010 IP
  11. giorgioarmani

    giorgioarmani Well-Known Member

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    Totally agree with this!

    Long term? Then go for a proper domain name!
     
    giorgioarmani, Jan 23, 2010 IP
  12. samkak

    samkak Active Member

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    ok thanks a lot.
     
    samkak, Jan 23, 2010 IP
  13. samkak

    samkak Active Member

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    any suggestions where i can get good PR domain names,having good rank in search?by the way i want a domain related to bollywood movies.
     
    samkak, Jan 23, 2010 IP