Saturday, October 11, 2008
A New Address and A New Home
I was busy.Actually, sick and busy. Oh, make that sick and busy with writer’s block. So there.
If you haven’t noticed yet, I’ve finally let go of the beloved ‘blogspot’ extension in my URL. It took me months rationalizing with myself about getting my own domain, and I always end up putting it off.
It was not until a BIG (really big, that I have to type it in all caps) opportunity passed me by recently because I didn’t have my own domain, that I realized I should have done it earlier.
Oh, well...
The Move
After getting a series of errors from Entrecard one night, I got bored and decided to buy a domain without much thinking.
I’ve been reading posts on how easy it is to move from Blogspot to a custom domain, so I went ahead with it. Indeed, they were right because moving was a breeze. In fact, it felt like I did not move at all!
There was no major transfer whatsoever; all I did was to add the CNAME record ‘www’ which points to ghs.google.com in my Total DNS Control Panel, sign in to my Blogger account and go to Settings – Publishing – Advanced Settings to input the new address and tick the redirect option:
After a few minutes, when I tried to type my new URL, it already points to the old address and vice versa. I told you it was easy! You have to remember though, that it’s best to buy your domain from Blogger itself or recommended partners GoDaddy and eNom, so you won’t have to struggle with the configuration.What Now?
So there goes my Alexa and Technorati ranks *sobs*. Although they are still attached to my old blogspot URL which redirects itself here, still, I need to rebuild them again for this new domain.
Since I’m a member of PayPerPost, Sponsored Reviews, Social Spark, etc., I don’t know how this will affect my current ratings and statistics. This may mean fewer opportunities in the meantime, but I’m positive that the shift will mean greater avenues for income resources.
What else should I look out for? Based on your experience, aside from the decreased rankings, what other effects does a domain change entail? Do share your thoughts.
A Tiny Favor
Given the above, I would like to ask you guys to kindly update my link in your blogrolls to www.barefootedme.com –AND, please add my new baby, 'In My Red Heels'. Yes! After going barefooted for months, I’d like to try blogging three to four inches higher from the ground this time, in red heels no less! ;-P
Please visit my second home and tell me what you think. ^^,
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Elow Kcee! Congratulations to your new domain! I'm very happy for you that you finally decided to move. Anyway I've updated your links in my blog as you requested and added your new baby blog hehehe. Have a good one!
I am wanting to make one of my blog to dot com but not a success my friend said there's technical error
awesome! that's so cool! that's what I'm worried about coz I have to struggle for that ranking again but it's for good for sure:) think it won't take long...I'll update my blogroll later tonite:) congrats and more power!
it's about time.! Gratz!
BTw, don't froget to inform SR, PPP & SS about this change.
Cheers!
Congratulations on the move! Don't worry about the rankings, you'll get them back eventually :)
hi girl, finally, your own domain. congratulations. =)
my blog is in the process of changing too. its www.namesherry.com
just updated your link to http://www.barefootedme.com
congrats to your new domain mommy!!
wow that was quick! added both of your blogs too. thanks. :)
congrats on your new site! medyo babawian ka lang ng pagerank diyan kasi it's still a different address. when i migrated mine, i asked the help of everyone on my blogroll to update and i did viral tags! hehe. nakabawi ako ng konti pero after a few months ewan ko it vanished! :D
@ Vincent
Thanks for the update and the add! :)
@ Sherry
Congrats on your new domain as well. I see it’s working now. :)
@ Shawie
Thanks! That’s the thought I’d been struggling with, for months. I think my Alexa will catch up in a while and good that I don’t have a PR when I moved so there’s nothing lost on that part. :)
@ Ronnie
Thanks, I just took your advice! :) I’m glad it’s over and done with.
@ Vera, Cherry, Ruby & Posh Thoughts
Thanks, girls!
@ Iris
Thanks! Yes, I remember that time. Around March? I was just starting then and I’m even asking you to include me in those viral tags. Hehehe :P
sure i will update your url and add the new blog. i also got my domain for my new blog with blogger. i'm happy i did it with them.
sure i will update your url and add the new blog. i also got my domain for my new blog with blogger. i'm happy i did it with them.
I still don't want to change mine because I hate the idea to lose my alexa ranking and all those links.
One thing I still don't understand. Everyone says it is better to have your own domain, but why? What are the benefits. I haven't felt held back at all with blogspot.
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