When we just start writing a blog , we don’t know if we’ll be able to keep up this hobby of ours or not. So most of us just get started with a free blogging platform like wordpress.com or blogger. But they come with a subdomain. Like your blog URL will be
blogname.blogspot.com
which is a subdomain and it has many disadvantages over custom domain name which will be
blogname.com
yeah it can be anything like .com , .net , .co.uk , .biz , .org etc.
In my this article I’m going to mention you the benefits of owning a custom domain name.
1. BRAND IDENTITY
A custom domain name helps you to build up your brand identity from day one. This help you to build up your brand reputation from day one.
2. TRUSTWORTHY
People trust websites with their own custom domain more rather than websites with subdomains. like xyz.blogspot.com . Yes people have trust issues with such websites and they think that your website can disappear at any time.
3. MORE CHANCES OF ADVERTISING SERVICES APPROVAL
Many advertising services don’t accept subdomains at all . So its better to go for your own custom domain. Bloggers can earn a great sum of money through advertisements only .
4. EASIER TO TYPE AND REMEMBER
A custom domain name is more easier to remember and type . This will overtly and covertly helps you in bringing more traffic to your website.
5. MORE ADDED ADVANTAGE
One can leverage the benefits one can can with custom domain name . Firstly, one can get professional email address like contact@yourdomain.com which is not possible while working with blogger or WordPress default domains or blogger . Another advantage is that you can make sub domains out of it which is not possible on a domain which is already a sub domain.
6. BETTER SEARCH ENGINE VISIBILITY
This is one of the most crucial factor for which all the bloggers have thrust upon. More better search engine visibility is achieved along with domain authority with the use of a custom domain name.
Above are the benefits of a custom domain name and if you are about to start a blog then go with your own branded domain. Have an friend who you think will be benefitted with this article then please share with them and don’t forget to like us on fakebook and instagram.
Great Post! Very informative, I’m glad I chose to get one too