how to get .com to your Blogg

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    I was wondering how people get for example www.kajscj.com as thier blog domain name can anyone please tell me and also do you have to pay for it.
     
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  2. webbriefcase

    webbriefcase Well-Known Member

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    In short, you have to purchase a domain name, sign up for hosting account and install your blog on your web host server. :)

    Long version:

    1. Purchase a domain name - You'll need to register and pay for a domain name. You can do so from any domain registrar, for eg, NameCheap. Just look for your desired domain. If it's available, purchase it and the domain is yours.
    2. Sign up for a hosting account - The next thing you need is a hosting account. Once again there are several out there. You can try HostGator, for example. This is where your blog files will be kept. When you've signed up for a hosting account, you need to point the domain name to your web host server (you can get instructions on how to do this from your web host).
    3. Install your blog - When that's settled, all you have to do is get your blog files onto your server. If you don't have a blog yet, you can use your web host's automatic installers (assuming they have one) to install a blog script, such as WordPress, on your server. If you're using Blogger.com, you can set Blogger up to publish your blog posts on your server instead of the Blogger server. And that's it.
     
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    Noner Peon

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    There are also many free hosts, that you can host your blog on. You need just to buy a doman and to host it on a webhost, that has cpanel/allows domains.
     
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  4. jiminy465

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    Thanks heeps guys very informative i think i am going to purchase one next week thanks again.
     
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    bscdesign.com Active Member

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    If you find a great name for your site using a domain search engine and it is available buy it that same day. I used domain.com to find an name for my new arcade and the 2 of the 3 good ones I found were taken the next morning. They were great too. thisarcade.com, arcadekingdom.com. Luckily kingdomarcade.com was still available.
     
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    Thanks i will take a look
     
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    QiSoftware Well-Known Member

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    Jiminy-- Are you hiring?

    Q....
     
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    jiminy465 Hello...

    The cheapest host is servage.net

    If you buy it, you will get one free domain name.
     
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    bested Active Member

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    cheapest is not always best though~ :p
     
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