Comments on: How to Start a Blog for Fun or Profit – How to Choose a Domain

By: Ryan

Ryan — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:46:17 +0000

Ann, once you have your domain name you will need to buy a hosting plan. I have a little more information about that in this article: Hosted vs. Self-Hosted blogs, and more about how to choosing a web host. I recommend starting with a host such as LunarPages or Blue Host, which both offer inexpensive and easy to use hosting plans. Best of luck!

By: Ann

Ann — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 13:53:56 +0000

Hello,

I want to start a blog and build it to a point where I can make a profit. I am going to buy a domain name, but what is the next step after getting the domain name???

By: Primus1

Primus1 — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 18:56:07 +0000

Thanks Ryan,

That is what I thought but just wanted to make sure. Man, so this is a little off topic but last night I purchased another domain from GoDaddy because I found those coupons I listed above…and it wasn’t hooked to the server for some reason…

Long story short, I woke up this morning to them calling me! I have never had a company do that or even heard of a company do that..

I like GoDaddy THAT much more now.. ha

PRIMUS1

By: Ryan

Ryan — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 01:36:36 +0000

Primus1: Anyone can purchase .org domains – I own a couple.

By: Primus1

Primus1 — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 23:31:47 +0000

Kristy,

I do not think that .orgs are reserved for only organizations… I could be wrong but why would you be able to purchase them prior to checkout when purchasing a .com?

Anyone?

Primus1

By: Kristy @ Master Your Card

Kristy @ Master Your Card — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 04:21:03 +0000

Sorry, in the previous post about .org extensions, I meant to say they may be tough to obtain. Don’t know why I put “sell” there.

By: Kristy @ Master Your Card

Kristy @ Master Your Card — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 04:20:12 +0000

Just a quick note, if I’m not mistaken, .org extensions are generally reserved for nonprofits, so they may be tough to sell. I could be wrong on that, but I believe that’s what I had read.

Forgive me for my ignorance here, but what’s the advantage of having your domain separate from your web host? Why pay money for a domain if you get one free with your host for a year? Is there an annual fee for the domain through a host? What about separately?

By: Ryan

Ryan — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 03:33:02 +0000

Kristy: Some people have had problems having their domains at their host when they tried to move their site to another host down the road (trouble as in the host wouldn’t allow the domain to be transferred, host would renew the domain, and other such problems). These problems aren’t common anymore, but some peopel just prefer to keep their hosting and domain management separate.

Domains have an annual registration fee. Some hosts such as LunarPages cover the fee for new customers – it’s like a coupon to bring in new people. After your first commitment is up, you may have to pay for it on your own. Domains cost $9.99 through LunarPages, but are usually a couple dollars cheaper through GoDaddy.

I have several .org domains. Anyone can purchase one – there are no special requirements.