Blogging Thru Paid Domain Vs Free Blogging

[rajeshpat]

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?

[IM First 365]

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.

[jamessol]

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.

[Chrisg]

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.

[Ami]

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.

Ami