GoDaddy to Blogger

[emerates]

Hello I recently bought a domain name off godaddy .com im trying to link it up to blogger but having trouble with it got any ideas ? or is there another host I can use which is free

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[Mr.L.Darragh]

I can help with this..

If you go to the Blogger control panel and click settings you'll see a publishing section, click add a custom domain then press switch to advanced settings.

Enter your domain name into the box and press settings instructions, it will take you to a custom hlp page that can basically instruct you.

To add the CNAME's etc, have a look at this: http://support.godaddy.com/help/article/5112/mapping-your-domain-name-to-work-with-blogger

-- If this isn't clear enough, I'll be happy to help :)

[Zak]

You have the domain name, but don't you need to host the site as well?

Example: I brought my domain with 123-reg and it's hosted with Vidahost

[Adam]

You have the domain name, but don't you need to host the site as well?

Example: I brought my domain with 123-reg and it's hosted with Vidahost
Blogger is a host...

[HarrySX]

You have the domain name, but don't you need to host the site as well?

Example: I brought my domain with 123-reg and it's hosted with Vidahost

Blogger is technically a web host (albeit a poor one - use Tumblr instead) but instead of pointing name servers, you set a CNAME on your root domain (and www as a CNAME, too).

[Adam]

Blogger is technically a web host (albeit a poor one - use Tumblr instead) but instead of pointing name servers, you set a CNAME on your root domain (and www as a CNAME, too).

I disagree. Tumblr isn't what it used to be, it's full of pre-teens reposted GIFs of Glee.

Wordpress is your friend.

[Zak]

Blogger is a host...

No need to shoot me down lol. Thanks anyway! :) I don't see much point in buying a domain name if you're just going to plonk Blogger on there though

[HarrySX]

No need to shoot me down lol. Thanks anyway! :) I don't see much point in buying a domain name if you're just going to plonk Blogger on there though

For a custom domain, as opposed to xxx.blogger.com (or whatever Blogger's domain format is).

[Adam]

No need to shoot me down lol. Thanks anyway! :) I don't see much point in buying a domain name if you're just going to plonk Blogger on there though

There's every need if you don't know what you're talking about.

[Zak]

For a custom domain, as opposed to xxx.blogger.com (or whatever Blogger's domain format is).

Yer :P I'd rather just have the zak.blogspot.com or what ever though :P I suppose domain names aren't that expensive.. esp compared to hosting!


There's every need if you don't know what you're talking about.

Maybe not about websites, but I know a lot more in general mate! :) No need to be a **** about it :P

[Adam]

Maybe not about websites, but I know a lot more in general mate! :) No need to be a **** about it :P

I have no idea what this is even supposed to mean.

Why post about websites if you don't know anything about them?

[Zak]

I have no idea what this is even supposed to mean.

Why post about websites if you don't know anything about them?

Well I own a website so I must know something about them :P I thought this design and development was trying to help people.. and try I will :P

[Adam]

Well I own a website so I must know something about them :P I thought this design and development was trying to help people.. and try I will :P

Quick tip: when you're proved wrong, accept it and move on. It'll not only make you better equipped for the future, it'll also stop making you look like a jackass.