Should I get a seperate domain for my blog

Discussion in 'WordPress' started by BigBoy32724, Jan 2, 2009.

  1. #1
    I started working on this blog and stopped for a lil while and lately I've been thinking about getting a domain name just for the blog itself. Being I got so many emails once I stopped blogging. What do you think?

    Does it make the blog not looking important or professional when you just have it in a sub-directory?

    Blog -->> www.snsdealz.com/gsm/ :confused:
     
    BigBoy32724, Jan 2, 2009 IP
  2. danjoe

    danjoe Peon

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    IMHO having your own domain/hosting is better in long run especially if you want to monetize your blog. there are a lot of wordpress plugins which you can make use of if you have your own hosting. if you need more help, feel free and i can give you more pointers.

    -dan
     
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  3. pipes

    pipes Prominent Member

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    I always recommend having your own domain and hosting, more control over what your doing.
     
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  4. richardrm

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    Have your own hosting with a blog. Its best to resell it if needed.

    -Richard
     
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  5. arunbasillal

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    #5
    A domain is a must have if you are planning to take blogging seriously. You can manage without a domain if you are a celebrity of some kind, else you need a domain.

    Don think too much on domain registrations. It costs just $8 a year. Place one ad spot on your blog and you will get more than $8 an year.

    Cheers
     
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  6. sharatthakur

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    Definitely, having your domain is a better way of blogging. If you need any help on the installation do let us know.
     
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    simple enough, if you want the blog just for seo let it be so, if the blog is your main goal GET A DOMAIN
     
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    I agree, it is best to have a domain. It is not very expensive and from my experience it's definitely worth spending on.
     
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