Millions of new, easy to remember .blog domains are available for your blog, for the first time ever.
.blog Domains Are Now Available to Everyone!
Nov 21, 2016 @ 3:31 pm
Today’s the day! Now you can search for the .blog domain of your choice and associate it with your WordPress.com site.
As we announced in May, the launch of .blog, a new top-level domain extension, means there are millions of easy-to-remember addresses now available for your website. Pricing for .blog domains will start at around USD$30 per year, with some premium names offered at higher prices.
Which .blog will you choose?
Whether it’s your brand, your business, or your own name, you’ll have a lot of options to choose from. To search for a .blog domain name for your WordPress.com blog or website, go to My Sites > Domains and search for the .blog domain name you’d like.
Why .blog?
There’s always one big question that comes up when users start creating a site on WordPress.com: “What should I call it?”
Finding the right name is hard enough — it’s even more difficult to find one that works for you and is also available. This is why we’re excited about these new .blog domains. It’s intuitive, descriptive, and it creates millions of new naming options for your WordPress.com sites.
Find your .blog domain!
Here’s more from WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg about why he’s excited about .blog:
Frequently Asked Questions
I already have a custom domain associated with my WordPress.com site. Can I add a .blog domain?
You can add as many domains as you want to your blog. One of those domains will be the Primary Domain: all your other domains will redirect to the primary one. Visitors can get to your blog using any of the domains you added, but the address they see in their browser’s address bar will always be the primary domain. Get started at My Sites > Domains.
Is it a requirement to get a .blog domain on WordPress.com?
Not at all. You can keep your WordPress.com site just as it is, or if you choose, add a .com, .me, or other popular domain name at My Sites > Domains. This is just an additional way to customize your WordPress.com blog.
I have a free domain credit with my WordPress.com site – can I use it towards purchasing a .blog domain?
Yes! Get started by going to My Sites > Domains and search for the .blog domain of your choice.
I don’t use WordPress.com — can I get a .blog domain name?
Absolutely. .blog domains are available for all websites and you don’t need to have a WordPress or WordPress.com site to purchase a .blog domain. You can easily sign up for a .blog domain at get.blog, or register a .blog domain through your favorite domain provider.
The .blog domain I’m looking for isn’t available!
Some domains require premium pricing and aren’t available to register on WordPress.com (but feel free to check get.blog for them), or were registered or reserved in earlier timeframes (such as early applications during Landrush). There are still millions of .blog domains available to register and we’re confident you’ll find one you love.
- Nov 21, 2016 @ 3:31 pm
- New Features, WordPress.com
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Yay!
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Reblogged this on Doug and commented:
So. SO much love for my colleagues. A lot of hard work went into this. Be free .blog, you’re something special!
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Reblogged this on Luca Sartoni.
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Reblogged this on Stuff I find on the internet and commented:
Excited to finally get a .blog! Once the DNS propagates this blog will be melchoyce.blog🙂
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I’m sorry I still haven’t gotten a domain name confirmation.
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Did you register through get.blog or through the links in this post to WordPress.com? Let me know and we can get you the appropriate help you need.
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I think it’s ready now cos I’ve just made a post “life as a mirror” in the site. Thank you for your response.
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If I register can I advertise?
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Hi there – if you’re hosted here on WordPress.com, you can monetize your site in several different ways. Many do not require a custom domain except WordAds, and all domains (.com, .me, .blog) are treated the same. http://en.support.wordpress.com/monetize
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Thank you
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Yay! I just purchased a .blog domain!
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So we have to pay additional $30. in addition to the premium fee?
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Could you clarify which premium fee you’re referring to?
The premium “application” fee you may have spent during Landrush to register a .blog? Or are you referring to the WordPress.com Premium Plan, which includes hosting, more space and other features (including a custom domain) here on WordPress.com?
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Is there a support section which identifies the short/long term impact of Google search ranking, after one activates the new URL? I’d also like to know what additional step needs to be taken (as far as search engines are concerned) which may be outside of the WordPress configuration?
Thanks.
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We don’t currently have any documentation on this, as a WordPress.com site can support several domains at once – just one will be the Primary Domain.
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Do we have to host our blog on wordpress.com in order to buy a .blog domain? If not, what are the steps?
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No, you don’t have to host on WordPress.com to use a .blog domain, or even WordPress at all – something we mention above in the frequently asked questions. Please refer to it above so you can decide which action is best for you.
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How does one get admin access to a .blog domain registered at get.blog to transfer it to another registrar?
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Hi there – Please get in touch with Get.blog support directly for your question – help@get.blog.
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Reblogged this on Nick Momrik and commented:
Will be switching this site over to use nickmomrik.blog soon. Get your own .blog now!
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And now I am a .blogger, a dot.blogger. I don’t feel a bit older–or different. Wait. I feel warm and fuzzy. Thanks.
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Do we have to host our blog on wordpress.com in order to buy a .blog domain? If not, what are the steps? please reply to this commentary before thanks.
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Hi there – We answered your question in the Frequently asked questions – the answer is you don’t! Please read to find out which option is best for you.
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awesome.
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