Choosing Your Google Blogger Title and Address (URL)
Meta Description: Learn how to choose the perfect blog title and address (URL) with this easy-to-follow, step-by-step tutorial. Get tips on brainstorming, checking availability, and finalizing your blog's identity.
Introduction To Choosing Your Google Blogger Title and Address (URL)
You're ready to start a blog—that's fantastic! Choosing the right title and address for your blog is a crucial first step. It sets the tone and makes it easy for people to find you. Here's a simple, step-by-step guide to help you out:
Choosing Your Google Blogger Title and Address (URL)
The blog title is the name of your blog, like "The Savvy Saver" or "My Gardening Adventures." Your blog address (URL) is how people find it online, for example, www.thesavvysaver.com or www.mygardeningadventures.net. They should ideally be closely related.
Step 1: Brainstorm Blog Title Ideas
Your blog title should be memorable, relevant to your content, and appealing to your target audience.
Identify your niche: What's your blog about? Is it cooking, travel, technology, personal finance, or something else?
Keywords are key: Think about words people might search for to find content like yours. If your blog is about budget travel, words like "budget," "travel," "cheap," "explore," or "adventure" could be good starting points.
Keep it concise and clear: Shorter titles are easier to remember and type. Avoid overly complicated or long names.
Make it unique: You want your blog to stand out! Check if similar names already exist.
Reflect your personality: Do you want your blog to be funny, serious, informative, or quirky? Let your title reflect that.
Example ideas based on niche:
Cooking: "Delicious Dishes," "The Flavorful Kitchen," "Baking Bliss"
Travel: "Wanderlust Chronicles," "Budget Backpacker," "Explorer's Edge"
Personal Finance: "Money Matters," "Frugal Fortunes," "Smart Spender"
Step 2: Check for Availability (Title and URL)
Once you have a few title ideas, it's time to see if the corresponding URLs are available.
Think about your URL (domain name):
Ideally, your URL should be your blog title, or a very close variation.
Aim for something easy to type and pronounce. Avoid hyphens if possible (e.g.,
my-blog-name.comis less ideal thanmyblogname.com).Stick to common domain extensions like .com, .net, or .org as they are the most recognized. If those aren't available, consider newer options like .blog or .co.
Use a domain name registrar: Websites like Google Domains, GoDaddy, Namecheap, or Bluehost allow you to search for available domain names.
Go to one of these sites.
Enter your desired blog name (or a variation) into their search bar.
The site will tell you if the
.com(and other extensions) are available.
Be flexible: If your first choice isn't available, don't worry! Try:
Adding a small, relevant word (e.g., "https://www.google.com/search?q=TheSavvySaverBlog.com" if "TheSavvySaver.com" is taken).
Using a synonym.
Trying a different order of words.
Choosing a different domain extension (e.g., .net instead of .com).
Step 3: Finalize Your Choice
By now, you should have a solid title and a corresponding available URL
Say it out loud: Does your title sound good when spoken? Is it easy to remember?
Get feedback: Ask a friend or family member what they think. Is it clear what your blog will be about?
Register your domain name (optional): Once you've settled on the perfect combination, purchase your domain name through a registrar. This typically costs around $10-20 per year.
Module 1: Laying the Foundation – Getting Started with Google Blogger
Setting Up Your Blogger Account & First BlogCreating a Google account (if you don't have one).
Navigating the Blogger dashboard: key features and settings.
Selecting and customizing a Blogger template for a professional look.
Understanding the Blogger Interface
Creating a Google account (if you don't have one).
Navigating the Blogger dashboard: key features and settings.
Selecting and customizing a Blogger template for a professional look.
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