How to redirect an another domain to my old blog which bought from Google?

Discussion in 'Blogging' started by beafriend, Aug 1, 2013.

  1. #1
    Helo Dear Friends..
    I have two blogs(blogger) under ONE NICHE .I have decided to concentrate on my one blog and will redirect the domain name of another blog.
    So friends ..is it possible to redirect another domain from a existing blog?If yes then how can I do all these.
    Actually I bought domains from Google for my two blogs.
     
    beafriend, Aug 1, 2013 IP
  2. istiakrayhan

    istiakrayhan Active Member

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    You can set a 301 redirect using the .htaccess file.
    You can try using this code in your .htaccess file
    RewriteEngine On
    RewriteCond %{HTTP_HOST} ^www.yourolddomain.com
    RewriteRule (.*) http://yournewdomain.com/$1 [R=301,L]
    Code (markup):
    Just replace those with your domain URLs.
     
    istiakrayhan, Aug 5, 2013 IP
  3. Arick unirow

    Arick unirow Acclaimed Member

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    I assume you only has domain and not hosting (because both domain hosted in blogger.com - blogspot property). You cannot use .htaccess to overcome the problem because .htaccess only available for blogger whom using 'external hosting' (referred as 'self-hosted' blog).
    If you have access to .htaccess (available only if you use self-hosted blog), the post above me is the best solution for you.

    You can also doing this from your domain management (domain registrar)
    Here is simple steps by steps:
    1. Backup your old blog
    2. Open domain management and use this:
      old-domain => Cname =>new-domain/www dot new-domain
      DO this for both 'www' and 'non www'.
    3. Problem solved. In case you want to combine both of your blog, continue to step 4.
    4. Open blogger.com and enter dashboard of your new domain.
    5. Use 'Import' function in 'setting'. enter the 'backup of old domain' (in XML file type)
    6. Both of your domain were combined.
    You can continue blogging without any worries.
     
    Last edited: Aug 5, 2013
    Arick unirow, Aug 5, 2013 IP
  4. TonyGE

    TonyGE Member

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    Hi beafriend!

    I guess the best thing to do is domain mapping. Please follow the tutorial here support.godaddy.com/help/article/5112/mapping-your-domain-name-to-work-with-blogger.

    Though that is in godaddy, the process is more likely the same with other domain registrars.
     
    TonyGE, Aug 12, 2013 IP
  5. beafriend

    beafriend Greenhorn

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    Thank you all and Arick..I want to go thru your step 4 guideline.But one problem is there.My old domin is going to expire and I DONT WANT TO RENEW again as I want to work with new domain.and I we know if we wont renew the domain again then the blog url again will be converted to w ww.xyz..blogspot. com ((instead of w ww.x yz..com)).So shall I import XML file to this blogspot blog to that NEW DOMAIN Blog??I am very scared about these things.Please advice me.And tell me what about the all url links of old blog?Will they be redirect?Thnx..
     
    beafriend, Jan 1, 2014 IP