So many friends have many doubts about how to convert .blogspot to .com(website) or else how to set up custom domain in blogger. Actually it is very simple and easy processes. First of all to convert blogger to website you need to purchase the domain.
Domain purchasing ways:
1. Through Blogger Google Custom domain(Direct and the best processes)
2. Any other outside Domain Hosting services (like godady.com,hostgator.com.. etc)
3. Through Free Domain service like co.cc,dottk
1. Blogger Google Custom Domain:
First and The best option is via Blogger. Yes... Purchase your domain through blogger custom domain feature .It costs around 10$(annual fee).it is the best option& you don’t need to set up anything. There is no installation. Its completely automated. The main advantage is Hosting is free and complete DNS control and management.
Setup:
· Open your blogger account.
· Go to Settings › Basic › Publishing
· Then click on + Add a custom domain, then choose your name and click on “Check Availability”.
· Then fill the “sign up” then make payment via Google checkout through credit card.
· Just wait for 1-2 hours your blog will be converted to website. Meanwhile your blog will not be stopped it continues serve as .blogspot.com
2. Other Domain Hosting Setup:
If you already purchased a domain from outside the blogger like bigrock.com,hostgator.com..etc..you need to change some setting in order to convert your BlogSpot to website.
Blogger Setup:
· Open your blogger account.
· Go to Settings › Basic › Publishing
· Then click on + Add a custom domain, then click Switch to advanced settings
· Enter “URL” to switch and then Use a missing files host? : then “Save”
Hosting setup:
· Open your Hosting Account (bigrock..etc)
· Go to “DNS Management” or DNS Settings.
· Then click on “Add New A Record”.
· Enter the details as shown bellow
· Go to CNAME records. Delete the CNAME record that has a Host of www
· Then click Add New CNAME Record. Enter details as bellow:
The changes will reflect within 2 hours. Make sure of CNAME record. Your blog will be converted website shortly
3. Free domain hosting services like co.cc:
It is one of the better option. Here you need not pay anything for hosting your BlogSpot. Your BlogSpot will be converted into blogname.co.cc, For this you need to register in www.co.cc and fallow the steps mentioned in the video:
- See more at: http://www.creativeworld9.com/2012/06/how-to-convert-blogspot-to-com-website.html#sthash.sW7irPFJ.dpuf
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