GETTING YOUR OWN DOMAIN

One of the reasons it’s better to have a WordPress.org site and not a WordPress.com (besides being able to change your theme) is that your domain name can be just as unique as you are!

WHAT IS A CUSTOM DOMAIN?

A custom domain allows you to control the full name of your domain without relying on other platforms to claim a bit of it.

yourdomainname.wordpress.com (unprofessional) vs. yourdomainname.com (professional)

It’s the first step in people recognizing that you are a professional service or blog and not just someone doing something on the side.

WHAT ABOUT DOMAIN HANDLE ALTERNATIVES?

.COM websites will always be the most widely recognizable in domain handles, but due to domain popularity, a variety of other domain names have become available over the years. You may have even noticed them: .org, .net, .ca, and most recently the ever-popular .co.

Whatever you choose, it’s gotta feel right for you – and it has to be available. 

Watch the video below to learn about how to figure out what the best domain name is for your business or blog.