Comments on: Starting a new blog? Get your own domain name! Do NOT use a subdomain of typepad.com, wordpress.com, blogspot.com (etc) http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm Blogging tips and tricks, theme and plugin info, blogging software reviews, and more Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:31:36 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Vuvuzelas http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm/comment-page-1#comment-96174 Vuvuzelas Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:26:32 +0000 http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm#comment-96174 Great post, keep up the good work! Great post, keep up the good work!

]]> By: Penis Enlargement http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm/comment-page-1#comment-91971 Penis Enlargement Wed, 29 Jul 2009 04:19:23 +0000 http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm#comment-91971 It's really great to post my comments on such a blog. I would like to appreciate the great work done by the web master and would like to tell everyone that they should post their interesting comments and should make this blog interesting. Once again I would like to say keep it up to blog owner!!!! http://www.naturalherbalsinc.com It’s really great to post my comments on such a blog. I would like to appreciate the great work done by the web master and would like to tell everyone that they should post their interesting comments and should make this blog interesting. Once again I would like to say keep it up to blog owner!!!! http://www.naturalherbalsinc.com

]]> By: steve macleod http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm/comment-page-1#comment-90350 steve macleod Sun, 05 Jul 2009 21:10:42 +0000 http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm#comment-90350 That is very interesting reading Emily, thankfully I've recently made the step up to self hosted - it seems really scary to a newbie but to be honest is very straightforward if you find a decent host. Thanks for that Cloody That is very interesting reading Emily, thankfully I’ve recently made the step up to self hosted – it seems really scary to a newbie but to be honest is very straightforward if you find a decent host.

Thanks for that
Cloody

]]> By: Emily from How to Blog http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm/comment-page-1#comment-88178 Emily from How to Blog Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:53:14 +0000 http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm#comment-88178 @constantinum - The comments are moderated, so they don't automatically post to the blog so as to avoid comment spam @constantinum –
The comments are moderated, so they don’t automatically post to the blog so as to avoid comment spam

]]> By: constantinum http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm/comment-page-1#comment-88086 constantinum Fri, 05 Jun 2009 05:09:01 +0000 http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm#comment-88086 hi, man i think there is a problem with submitting comments any way thats a great post.. jus weeks before i transfered my blog under wordpress to <a href="http://www.tucktail.com/" rel="nofollow">tucktail</a>.now i have lots of freedom and lots of tools to tweak and design my site according to my prerogative. hi, man i think there is a problem with submitting comments any way thats a great post.. jus weeks before i transfered my blog under wordpress to tucktail.now i have lots of freedom and lots of tools to tweak and design my site according to my prerogative.

]]> By: Decaffeinated http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm/comment-page-1#comment-17461 Decaffeinated Wed, 15 Nov 2006 18:26:36 +0000 http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm#comment-17461 Why has no one even mentioned how to link your blog up to your domain name once you've bought the domain??? I have Homestead and they won't tell me how to put a blog on my site! Why has no one even mentioned how to link your blog up to your domain name once you’ve bought the domain??? I have Homestead and they won’t tell me how to put a blog on my site!

]]> By: Nita http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm/comment-page-1#comment-16344 Nita Thu, 09 Nov 2006 15:33:18 +0000 http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm#comment-16344 I think somebody said it earlier, but let me say it again. Not everyone earns in dollars and so it's preferable to use someone's else domain name, especially for a personal non-commercial blog. I switched from Blogger to Wordpress easily. I simply imported the content. I also left a last post on Blogger mentioning that my blog address had changed. Those who want to come, will come. Frankly, as I am a small blogger there was no heart-burning where the other stuff was concerned, like ranking etc. I think somebody said it earlier, but let me say it again. Not everyone earns in dollars and so it’s preferable to use someone’s else domain name, especially for a personal non-commercial blog.
I switched from Blogger to Wordpress easily. I simply imported the content. I also left a last post on Blogger mentioning that my blog address had changed. Those who want to come, will come.
Frankly, as I am a small blogger there was no heart-burning where the other stuff was concerned, like ranking etc.

]]> By: deep.mitch http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm/comment-page-1#comment-15826 deep.mitch Mon, 06 Nov 2006 02:16:23 +0000 http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm#comment-15826 Yes this is thrue ! I can agree with your post.... I use wordpress like content managemennt, i'm not a real blogger, or maybe a dj blogger ehehe... but from the time I started to use wordpress , I feel istantly the power of this great peace of software, and the nice world around it, like peoples like you that offer links to themes , plugs.... it's really extraordinary... ;) yes, it's amazing ! At the end, but not minus important I wish to thank you, for your site and the useful information I have found by surfing on it.... great work miss ... greetings from Venice, Italy Yes this is thrue ! I can agree with your post….
I use wordpress like content managemennt, i’m not a real blogger,
or maybe a dj blogger ehehe… but from the time I started to use wordpress , I feel istantly the power of this great peace of software, and the nice world around it, like peoples like you that offer links to themes , plugs…. it’s really extraordinary… ;) yes, it’s amazing !

At the end, but not minus important I wish to thank you, for your site and the useful information I have found by surfing on it….

great work miss …

greetings from Venice, Italy

]]> By: Thomas Nguyen http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm/comment-page-1#comment-13428 Thomas Nguyen Mon, 16 Oct 2006 22:02:35 +0000 http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm#comment-13428 Hello Emily, I'm looking into getting my own domain for my blog and was looking into GoDaddy and the prices seem reasonable. I've never used a hosting service before, and I wonder how to set one up for a Wordpress blog. In reading your blog here about obtaining a domain, I'm all geared up to do it, but... how? Any help you can offer me would be wonderful. Thanks, Thomas Hello Emily,

I’m looking into getting my own domain for my blog and was looking into GoDaddy and the prices seem reasonable. I’ve never used a hosting service before, and I wonder how to set one up for a Wordpress blog. In reading your blog here about obtaining a domain, I’m all geared up to do it, but… how?

Any help you can offer me would be wonderful.

Thanks,

Thomas

]]> By: Alex F http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm/comment-page-1#comment-10602 Alex F Sat, 16 Sep 2006 00:20:02 +0000 http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm#comment-10602 Hi Emily, I noticed that you are using a nifty link redirect on your blog. I tried to find the auto links plugin, but it's creator's site seems to be down. I'm wondering if you can recommend a similar plugin that reroute all my outgoing links through a php script. Thanks Hi Emily,

I noticed that you are using a nifty link redirect on your blog. I tried to find the auto links plugin, but it’s creator’s site seems to be down. I’m wondering if you can recommend a similar plugin that reroute all my outgoing links through a php script.

Thanks

]]> By: Hosting All Inclusive » Blog Archiv » Ein neues Blog starten? Nur mit eigenem Domainnamen! http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm/comment-page-1#comment-10315 Hosting All Inclusive » Blog Archiv » Ein neues Blog starten? Nur mit eigenem Domainnamen! Wed, 13 Sep 2006 21:43:02 +0000 http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm#comment-10315 [...] Emily weiss, wovon Sie schreibt: [...] [...] Emily weiss, wovon Sie schreibt: [...]

]]> By: John Pools http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm/comment-page-1#comment-8967 John Pools Thu, 31 Aug 2006 00:02:16 +0000 http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm#comment-8967 It definately makes sense to buy a new domain for every new blog you make. In response to Takuya, I think a network of mini sites would work alot better for SEO purposes, particularly with google in mind. You can always link to your new blog from your other 'authority' site and this will improve the rating of your new site accordingly. It definately makes sense to buy a new domain for every new blog you make. In response to Takuya, I think a network of mini sites would work alot better for SEO purposes, particularly with google in mind. You can always link to your new blog from your other ‘authority’ site and this will improve the rating of your new site accordingly.

]]> By: Takuya with Amigo Health http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm/comment-page-1#comment-6494 Takuya with Amigo Health Mon, 17 Jul 2006 07:08:49 +0000 http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm#comment-6494 Emily, The only thing I like about using a subdomain is when used with a proper keyword, for example, say you are blogging about a "marketing plan", using that word in your subdomain helps you rank high in search engines well because those subdomains are of from the authority websites rather than an individual websites. My friend has "mini sites" he creates for many different niches, and he seems to always rank those high fast with especially MSN Search when after only blogging for like a few weeks and get a few back links pointed at him. I wonder what your thoughts on it from SEO point of view. Emily,

The only thing I like about using a subdomain is when used with a proper keyword, for example, say you are blogging about a “marketing plan”, using that word in your subdomain helps you rank high in search engines well because those subdomains are of from the authority websites rather than an individual websites.

My friend has “mini sites” he creates for many different niches, and he seems to always rank those high fast with especially MSN Search when after only blogging for like a few weeks and get a few back links pointed at him.

I wonder what your thoughts on it from SEO point of view.

]]> By: Leion http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm/comment-page-1#comment-4366 Leion Sat, 27 May 2006 19:23:02 +0000 http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm#comment-4366 I think there is always somethings better when you paid for the service and domain... I think there is always somethings better when you paid for the service and domain…

]]> By: Famous http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm/comment-page-1#comment-4206 Famous Sat, 20 May 2006 08:01:59 +0000 http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm#comment-4206 Yeah you should think to have your own domain name to blog. Happen to me when I'm using Blogspot.com to blog...after few month start blogging and fills all my content including affiliate....suddenly I get email from blogspot.com that my blog are doing something wrong and they had reset everything ....you know everything gone after all the hardwork...now I'm happy with my new blog....so what wrong if I'm doing affiliate with my blog!!!! Yeah you should think to have your own domain name to blog. Happen to me when I’m using Blogspot.com to blog…after few month start blogging and fills all my content including affiliate….suddenly I get email from blogspot.com that my blog are doing something wrong and they had reset everything ….you know everything gone after all the hardwork…now I’m happy with my new blog….so what wrong if I’m doing affiliate with my blog!!!!

]]> By: thanassis blog http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm/comment-page-1#comment-4048 thanassis blog Mon, 15 May 2006 21:19:38 +0000 http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm#comment-4048 <strong>Choosing a Blogging System</strong> Starting a blog was on my todo list for long time. Few days ago, I felt an urge to tackle it. I initially subscribed to wordpress, as probably many would do, after an initial search to google . But then I wisen up..I searched a little harder and figure Choosing a Blogging System

Starting a blog was on my todo list for long time. Few days ago, I felt an urge to tackle it. I initially subscribed to wordpress, as probably many would do, after an initial search to google . But then I wisen up..I searched a little harder and figure

]]> By: The Journey So Far at Amar Galla&'s Blog http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1597 The Journey So Far at Amar Galla&'s Blog Wed, 15 Mar 2006 15:41:52 +0000 http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm#comment-1597 [...] It was then that I found this excellent article by Emily Robbins about getting a domain if you are serious about blogging. What she said made sense. I was always afraid of loosing my readers when moving to a different service. I had already chosen WordPress as my choice of a blogging platform, but now I needed a good Host. On the WordPress.com site I found a list of 3 hosts which were good. Yahoo was the most expensive. I liked the offer by BlueHost very much, but due to various reasons ( which can make a nice blog entry ), I chose Yahoo Hosting for my WordPress account, and as of now, I am really happy about it. It has its own demerits, but it does solve my purpose nicely so can&'t complain. [...] [...] It was then that I found this excellent article by Emily Robbins about getting a domain if you are serious about blogging. What she said made sense. I was always afraid of loosing my readers when moving to a different service. I had already chosen WordPress as my choice of a blogging platform, but now I needed a good Host. On the WordPress.com site I found a list of 3 hosts which were good. Yahoo was the most expensive. I liked the offer by BlueHost very much, but due to various reasons ( which can make a nice blog entry ), I chose Yahoo Hosting for my WordPress account, and as of now, I am really happy about it. It has its own demerits, but it does solve my purpose nicely so can&’t complain. [...]

]]> By: Rusty Ellis http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1573 Rusty Ellis Sun, 12 Mar 2006 02:30:34 +0000 http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm#comment-1573 If you can afford to buy a name, do it. I have actualy bought numerous names, though some of the names I have really never used, but they are mine if I ever wanted to put them into play. Just for your interest, I use Wordpress. I really enjoy the easy setup and interface. I can literally install a working version in a matter of minutes on a new site. Thanks Emily for the post. If you can afford to buy a name, do it. I have actualy bought numerous names, though some of the names I have really never used, but they are mine if I ever wanted to put them into play.

Just for your interest, I use Wordpress. I really enjoy the easy setup and interface. I can literally install a working version in a matter of minutes on a new site.

Thanks Emily for the post.

]]> By: TypePad is essentially holding my old URL hostage by refusing to set up 301 permanent redirects to my new blog location | How to Blog http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1564 TypePad is essentially holding my old URL hostage by refusing to set up 301 permanent redirects to my new blog location | How to Blog Sat, 11 Mar 2006 01:05:18 +0000 http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm#comment-1564 [...] Buggers! Now do you see even more why it&'s important to get your own domain name before you start blogging? [...] [...] Buggers! Now do you see even more why it&’s important to get your own domain name before you start blogging? [...]

]]> By: Karen Rani http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1540 Karen Rani Wed, 01 Mar 2006 09:48:38 +0000 http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm#comment-1540 I love your site, domain or no domain. I'm in the process of going from blogger to my own space, and I'm off to search your site on how to use all these new toys I've just purchased! Your site is amazing though! I love your site, domain or no domain. I’m in the process of going from blogger to my own space, and I’m off to search your site on how to use all these new toys I’ve just purchased! Your site is amazing though!

]]> By: Nuthatch http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1539 Nuthatch Mon, 27 Feb 2006 20:46:20 +0000 http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm#comment-1539 I have two Typepad blogs with mapped domains. One started out as a Typepad subdomain (so folks will have a bunch of those links bookmarked), but I did the other with my domain name right from the beginning. Works fine, I've developed many hacks to get around some of Typepad's style issues (I only have a Plus account), tastes great, less filling. I have two Typepad blogs with mapped domains. One started out as a Typepad subdomain (so folks will have a bunch of those links bookmarked), but I did the other with my domain name right from the beginning. Works fine, I’ve developed many hacks to get around some of Typepad’s style issues (I only have a Plus account), tastes great, less filling.

]]> By: MB http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1538 MB Sat, 25 Feb 2006 14:58:22 +0000 http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm#comment-1538 Hi EMily, I found you while searching for online help with Hello from Picassa. I have been very happy with it; however for the past 3 days it does not post my pictures to my blog. Any ideas and or suggestions??? Namaste, MB Hi EMily,
I found you while searching for online help with Hello from Picassa. I have been very happy with it; however for the past 3 days it does not post my pictures to my blog.
Any ideas and or suggestions???
Namaste,
MB

]]> By: Daneel http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1537 Daneel Sun, 19 Feb 2006 18:09:10 +0000 http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm#comment-1537 Hello Emily I foresaw most of the problems you explained in you blog, including having your own domain (Except for Wordpress not having enough plugins :( ). The control you get is definitely worth the price. The comment from Tiara (Feb 8, 2006 8:57:32 PM) on the high cost of hosting for individuals living in foreign (developing) countries I do not totally agree with. I live in South Africa, we are a developing nation. But it is much more economical to host a website in the USA than locally (At least 10 times more economical) . Many of us think of US hosting prices as a blessing. Excelent blog, keep up the wonderful work! Hello Emily

I foresaw most of the problems you explained in you blog, including having your own domain (Except for Wordpress not having enough plugins :( ). The control you get is definitely worth the price.

The comment from Tiara (Feb 8, 2006 8:57:32 PM) on the high cost of hosting for individuals living in foreign (developing) countries I do not totally agree with.

I live in South Africa, we are a developing nation. But it is much more economical to host a website in the USA than locally (At least 10 times more economical) . Many of us think of US hosting prices as a blessing.

Excelent blog, keep up the wonderful work!

]]> By: neuro http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1536 neuro Sun, 19 Feb 2006 18:00:10 +0000 http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm#comment-1536 Hello Emily, Sorry to spam your comments here, but I've lost your email in a time warp. I just wanted to mention the release of the 2.0b version if my id band theme (only the 2 columns one, the others are still to come), at <a href="http://t37.net/id-band-2-twin" rel="nofollow">http://t37.net/id-band-2-twin</a> Cheers, Frederic Hello Emily,
Sorry to spam your comments here, but I’ve lost your email in a time warp.

I just wanted to mention the release of the 2.0b version if my id band theme (only the 2 columns one, the others are still to come), at http://t37.net/id-band-2-twin

Cheers,
Frederic

]]> By: Chris Dollis http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1535 Chris Dollis Fri, 17 Feb 2006 22:10:26 +0000 http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm#comment-1535 Thank you! You were responsible for my decision to get my own blog domain names <a href="http://lovingbear.net" rel="nofollow">http://lovingbear.net</a> and <a href="http://lovingjacqui.net" rel="nofollow">http://lovingjacqui.net</a> (after only ~3 weeks of blogging) - so if it doesn't work out it's all YOUR fault! Kidding. It was a fantastic idea. I'm using Blogspot FTP and, with significant hacks (all of which are new to me, but fun to learn!) it's working great. Love you for your great idea. And 'cause your picture's hot. Don't tell my girlfriend, Jacqui, I said that at <a href="http://lovingbear.net" rel="nofollow">http://lovingbear.net</a> ! Thank you! You were responsible for my decision to get my own blog domain names http://lovingbear.net and http://lovingjacqui.net (after only ~3 weeks of blogging) – so if it doesn’t work out it’s all YOUR fault!

Kidding. It was a fantastic idea. I’m using Blogspot FTP and, with significant hacks (all of which are new to me, but fun to learn!) it’s working great.

Love you for your great idea. And ’cause your picture’s hot. Don’t tell my girlfriend, Jacqui, I said that at http://lovingbear.net !

]]> By: Andy Wibbels http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1534 Andy Wibbels Fri, 17 Feb 2006 13:45:15 +0000 http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm#comment-1534 Great post and great explanation! I ranted similarly about this topic over on Business Blog Consulting. Great post and great explanation! I ranted similarly about this topic over on Business Blog Consulting.

]]> By: Basil's Blog http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1473 Basil's Blog Sun, 12 Feb 2006 15:36:36 +0000 http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm#comment-1473 <strong>Picnic 2006-02-11</strong> Today's picnic basket of items from my blogroll. Picnic 2006-02-11

Today’s picnic basket of items from my blogroll.

]]> By: Peter T Davis's Small Business Blog http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1472 Peter T Davis's Small Business Blog Sun, 12 Feb 2006 14:01:44 +0000 http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm#comment-1472 <strong>I think you've missed the point.</strong> As is common in the blogosphere, one rant begits thousands. I've read a few of them,here, here, and here. The rant of the day seems to be "buy a domain, don't under any circumstances blog with a subdomain of blogspot, typepad, or any other service yo... I think you’ve missed the point.

As is common in the blogosphere, one rant begits thousands. I’ve read a few of them,here, here, and here. The rant of the day seems to be “buy a domain, don’t under any circumstances blog with a subdomain of blogspot, typepad, or any other service yo…

]]> By: Donna http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1467 Donna Sun, 12 Feb 2006 12:21:32 +0000 http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm#comment-1467 Hi Emily, I am totally confused and hope you can give me some help. I have my blog set up with blogware with my own domain name. I have no idea if I made a wise choice or not. I knew nothing about blogging programs so I chose to get it through domain direct. I paid $100. (I think) for a year. Am I stuck with them or would I be able to move my domain elsewhere? I have several questions that I'd like to ask but I don't see a place on your site to ask questions... do you offer that help? Or can you suggest a blogging forum to me? May I ask one more question in here, please? Do search engines read the Blogrolling program? I can give you my url so you can take a look to see if I have set it up right with blogware but please be advised that it is an adult blog so I don't want it to offend you or anyone else that does not want to go into it. <a href="http://www.wetalksexblog.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.wetalksexblog.com</a> Thank you Emily for any help that you can offer me. Donna Hi Emily,
I am totally confused and hope you can give me some help. I have my blog set up with blogware with my own domain name. I have no idea if I made a wise choice or not. I knew nothing about blogging programs so I chose to get it through domain direct. I paid $100. (I think) for a year. Am I stuck with them or would I be able to move my domain elsewhere?

I have several questions that I’d like to ask but I don’t see a place on your site to ask questions… do you offer that help? Or can you suggest a blogging forum to me?

May I ask one more question in here, please? Do search engines read the Blogrolling program?

I can give you my url so you can take a look to see if I have set it up right with blogware but please be advised that it is an adult blog so I don’t want it to offend you or anyone else that does not want to go into it. http://www.wetalksexblog.com

Thank you Emily for any help that you can offer me.

Donna

]]> By: Blogosopher http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1471 Blogosopher Sun, 12 Feb 2006 11:52:26 +0000 http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm#comment-1471 <strong>Blogging in education- Via DArcy</strong> The Vancouver Education Blogging Sessions at D’Arcy Norman Dot Net What I refer to as Web 2.0, DArcy calls the read/write web. Others call it a live site- but the idea of 2-way interaction with the user is the concept we are tryi... Blogging in education- Via DArcy

The Vancouver Education Blogging Sessions at D’Arcy Norman Dot Net
What I refer to as Web 2.0, DArcy calls the read/write web. Others call it a live site- but the idea of 2-way interaction with the user is the concept we are tryi…

]]> By: EngLee http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1466 EngLee Fri, 10 Feb 2006 03:30:04 +0000 http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm#comment-1466 I was shocked when I read your title. I'm using subdomain for my blog and I don't see any big deal with it. Your title should read "Do NOT use a subdomain owned by somebody else"! LOL I was shocked when I read your title. I’m using subdomain for my blog and I don’t see any big deal with it.

Your title should read “Do NOT use a subdomain owned by somebody else”! LOL

]]> By: Bloggerpreneur http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1470 Bloggerpreneur Thu, 09 Feb 2006 20:57:14 +0000 http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm#comment-1470 <strong>Control Your Destiny: Own your domain name</strong> One thing that any blogger who may at any point wish to monetize their blog should do when first starting out is to buy a domain name. One of the biggest mistakes in blogging that Ive ever made was hosting my blog on a free service with a subd... Control Your Destiny: Own your domain name

One thing that any blogger who may at any point wish to monetize their blog should do when first starting out is to buy a domain name. One of the biggest mistakes in blogging that Ive ever made was hosting my blog on a free service with a subd…

]]> By: Chris http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1465 Chris Thu, 09 Feb 2006 16:32:16 +0000 http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm#comment-1465 Why can't you switch using Typepad's "Domain Mapping" feature" Was very, very easy for me to switch over to a domain... Why can’t you switch using Typepad’s “Domain Mapping” feature” Was very, very easy for me to switch over to a domain…

]]> By: DE http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1464 DE Thu, 09 Feb 2006 13:56:27 +0000 http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm#comment-1464 Ya they just hit me for 150.00 and I have been having some problems with their support.Just minor stuff but it seems they are having problems but don't know how to solve them.They do answer my support tickets but nothing seems to get resolved especially when the problem is in there servers.I also notice that my other blogs get a whole lot more traffic the the type pad one that I paid 150.00 bucks for. Ya they just hit me for 150.00 and I have been having some problems with their support.Just minor stuff but it seems they are having problems but don’t know how to solve them.They do answer my support tickets but nothing seems to get resolved especially when the problem is in there servers.I also notice that my other blogs get a whole lot more traffic the the type pad one that I paid 150.00 bucks for.

]]> By: Melissa Blair http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1463 Melissa Blair Thu, 09 Feb 2006 12:34:50 +0000 http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm#comment-1463 I am very new to all this and struggling to understand. I do have my own domain. CultivatingSales.com My host, Hostm, has Wordpress that automatically installs, which I did. Now my URL is <a href="http://www.cultivatingsales.com/WordPress/" rel="nofollow">http://www.cultivatingsales.com/WordPress/</a> Does this what I want or do I need to get WordPress out of there altogether? Maybe I can't even do that? I have my website at <a href="http://www.CultivatingSales.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.CultivatingSales.com</a> so I can't have only my blog there. Any words of wisdom? Thanks! I am very new to all this and struggling to understand. I do have my own domain. CultivatingSales.com My host, Hostm, has Wordpress that automatically installs, which I did. Now my URL is http://www.cultivatingsales.com/WordPress/ Does this what I want or do I need to get WordPress out of there altogether? Maybe I can’t even do that? I have my website at http://www.CultivatingSales.com so I can’t have only my blog there. Any words of wisdom? Thanks!

]]> By: Tim King http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1462 Tim King Thu, 09 Feb 2006 12:31:50 +0000 http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm#comment-1462 Hi, Emily. This is excellent advice. Looking at it from the other perspective, when I set up my latest blog/podcast, I considered services like typepad and blogspot. It was appealing to be able to start it without the setup hassles. But I couldn't map these services to my own domain. So I went through the trouble of installing WordPress. It was the right decision. It was especially the right decision for me, since I can customize my own site (through plug-ins, complementary applications and PHP code) to an extent the turnkey services would not have supported. On the other hand, I also have a LiveJournal, which is a personal blog. Using a service like LiveJournal does have an advantage in that you become part of a larger peer network. LiveJournal friends and friends-of-friends and so forth. (Do blogspot and typepad offer similar features?) -TimK Hi, Emily. This is excellent advice. Looking at it from the other perspective, when I set up my latest blog/podcast, I considered services like typepad and blogspot. It was appealing to be able to start it without the setup hassles. But I couldn’t map these services to my own domain. So I went through the trouble of installing WordPress. It was the right decision. It was especially the right decision for me, since I can customize my own site (through plug-ins, complementary applications and PHP code) to an extent the turnkey services would not have supported.

On the other hand, I also have a LiveJournal, which is a personal blog. Using a service like LiveJournal does have an advantage in that you become part of a larger peer network. LiveJournal friends and friends-of-friends and so forth. (Do blogspot and typepad offer similar features?)

-TimK

]]> By: cyrbellan http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1461 cyrbellan Thu, 09 Feb 2006 11:03:19 +0000 http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm#comment-1461 hello Very interesting I have a blog at typepad plat form with a sub domain but have also on my own some domain names. If i use one of my domain name for my blog, i reveale, disclose it, is there a risk that someone exploit this mark, brand for his own web site, for instance a merchant web site ? thank you hello
Very interesting
I have a blog at typepad plat form with a sub domain but have also on my own some domain names.
If i use one of my domain name for my blog, i reveale, disclose it, is there a risk that someone exploit this mark, brand for his own web site, for instance a merchant web site ?
thank you

]]> By: Andrew http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1460 Andrew Thu, 09 Feb 2006 09:00:37 +0000 http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm#comment-1460 I agree with what you say about getting your own domain name(s): good to have and now cheap. I'd add the twist that this is an argument to start with blogger, or some other free hosted service. I keep my old blog (<a href="http://bloggingonthefreeweb.blogspot.com)" rel="nofollow">http://bloggingonthefreeweb.blogspot.com)</a> around, at zero cost. I don't want to remove it, partly because I was too lazy to transfer the posts into my new blog, partly because I don't want to break anyone's links. For some people, having to get your own domain name may seem like an extra blog-founding chore they don't need. I agree with what you say about getting your own domain name(s): good to have and now cheap.
I’d add the twist that this is an argument to start with blogger, or some other free hosted service. I keep my old blog (http://bloggingonthefreeweb.blogspot.com) around, at zero cost. I don’t want to remove it, partly because I was too lazy to transfer the posts into my new blog, partly because I don’t want to break anyone’s links.
For some people, having to get your own domain name may seem like an extra blog-founding chore they don’t need.

]]> By: Anil http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1459 Anil Thu, 09 Feb 2006 05:58:09 +0000 http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm#comment-1459 It's probably just as important to mention that you'll want to make sure, for the same reasons, that you use a tool that supports exporting your posts. Even if you have your own domain name, if you can't get access your posts and do something useful with them, you're going to be stuck. It’s probably just as important to mention that you’ll want to make sure, for the same reasons, that you use a tool that supports exporting your posts. Even if you have your own domain name, if you can’t get access your posts and do something useful with them, you’re going to be stuck.

]]> By: MYBLOG by Ouriel http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1469 MYBLOG by Ouriel Thu, 09 Feb 2006 05:46:11 +0000 http://www.emilyrobbins.com/how-to-blog/starting-a-new-blog-get-your-own-domain-name-do-not-use-a-subdomain-of-typepadcom-wordpresscom-blogspotcom-etc-2-334.htm#comment-1469 <strong>ONE OF THE BEST ADVICE IF YOU PLAN TO START A BLOG</strong> If you plan to start a blog, before you even start to create an account, Buy a domain name (www.whateveryouwant.com) otherwise you will be prisonner of your blog plateform (typepad blogger or others) when you will want for example to ONE OF THE BEST ADVICE IF YOU PLAN TO START A BLOG

If you plan to start a blog, before you even start to create an account, Buy a domain name (www.whateveryouwant.com) otherwise you will be prisonner of your blog plateform (typepad blogger or others) when you will want for example to

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