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Old 7th January 2010, 09:39 AM
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Question Blogging Thru Paid Domain Vs Free Blogging

I want to start a blog on my MLM company. But I am undecided on whether to opt for a free blog or buy a domain & blog on it. Of course, I am aware that the latter will make my domain look professional & serious. But what I'd like to know specifically is whether having one's own domain has any other special advantages - technical or otherwise - than a free Wordpress/Blogger-based blog?
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Old 26th January 2010, 02:05 PM
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I agree that having a domain for yourself would make your site look more professional and serious. If you have the budget, then why not? What matters is if you have the correct strategy and a system to drive traffic to your website and sell your product.
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Old 29th January 2010, 07:36 AM
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think about it, would you let your company's blog on the hand of other people? if you're thinking of a long term online stay then domain is really necessary.
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Old 1st February 2010, 09:43 PM
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Personally I would get a domain. Very cheap annual fee and you can get cheap annual hosting as well. I think it looks better and more professional.
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Old 10th February 2010, 10:46 AM
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Hi, I would without a doubt take paid hosting and domain, these are some major reasons:

1. If you are thinking WordPress (and you should - best blogging platform today), take into account they show adds on their free accounts.
2. You control your domain, if it is a free account WordPress/Blogger can close it according to their considerations (it has happened before), and then all your work is lost.
3. You can get a dedicated IP - very recommended for SEO reasons.
4. The yearly costs are very low.

There is much more to consider, take a look at my site on how to choose a hosting plan and so on.

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