You may have caught our post last week in regards to moving an existing blogspot blog onto your own custom domain using Blogger’s blogging platform, which can of course also be used to establish a new blog on your own domain too!

As they say a picture is worth a thousand words, and in this case a video is! This video will provide you with greater clarification for the steps you need to take in your Blogger dashboard to convert your blogspot blog or to begin a new one on your own domain. Now you can end any excuses for why you have not started to blog, if that describes you.

Happy blogging!

Are you an individual who has considered blogging, but you just can’t seem to get started? Perhaps your fears are holding you back and not allowing you to begin. Sure, blogging isn’t for everyone, but how will you ever know if you don’t at least try?

I came across this article addressing the top reasons why you may not have started to blog, and I encourage you to head on over and read the information. These are a few of the reasons addressed in the article as to why you have not yet started to blog - assuming you have not, of course!

Fear of failure, skills, finances, and time are only a few points covered in the article addressing why you have not started blogging.

Just released! Blogger has released their first series of videos on how to use their blogging platform and establishing your blog on the Blogger platform. If you haven’t started a blog, it couldn’t be easier then it is now with their new how to blog video tutorials!

Blogger was where I started, and I just switched both of my blogger blogs over to my own domains, using the Blogger custom domain option - which is soo easy to do that even a beginner blogger can start a blog on their own domain. I’ll be writing a new post here soon to update you with the details on how the switch to my own domains has worked, but so far it’s been great.

Back on topic in regards to the Blogger videos — if you are just starting to blog and want a blog on your own domain the easiest way possible, I encourage you to utilize the Blogger platform and take advantage of their free hosting.

Head on over to Blogger Buzz and make use of their how to blog tutorial videos or locate them on YouTube and get started today! If you’ve been making excuses for not having a blog theres no reason why you need to make excuses any longer!

Many of you perhaps already know that you can utilize the Blogger blogging platform, but on your own domain. It’s a free service which Blogger provides, except for the cost of the domain. Their service allows you to use their drag and drop widgets the same as you use now if your blog is on Blogger, but you must own or purchase a domain.

Blogger provides the ability to either purchase the domain from within your Blogger dashboard, or utilize an existing domain name you already own. You simply select which option is applicable to your situation. If you’re wanting to migrate your Blogger blog from the .blogspot address, all you need to do to get started is to access your Blogger dashboard, watch this video for switching to a custom domain on blogger, or follow these simple steps below:

Step 1. From your Blogger dashboard, select the Blogger blog you wish to redirect to your own domain.

Step 2. Select the tab titled, “Publishing” as illustrated here in Blogger Buzz.

Step 3. Under the publishing tab, select “Custom Domain”.

This is where you will have the option to purchase a new domain, or to utilize one you already have established. If you purchase a new domain from Blogger (Google) they are currently $10.00 a year, but you would also gain access to Google Apps too!

If you already own the domain, select “Switch to Advance Settings”, which is where they provide you with step by step instructions on how to use a custom domain for your Blogger blog.

Why would you want to consider a redirect from your Blogger blog to your own domain using their blogging platform? There are many good reasons. First and foremost is the ease of switching your Blogger blog over to your own domain.

Secondly, it’s a great option for those of you who wish to have your own domain, but do not want to mess with ftp (file transfer protocols) and cpanel responsibilities that come with a hosted domain. Finally, the third reason is the fact that you will not have to deal with any hosting fees since Blogger will host the redirect to your own domain without a charge for a host service!

As Blogger says,

“We’ll continue to host all your content as before, but it will be displayed at your new address.”

If you have a Blogger blog and like their platform, but hate the “blogspot” part of your name perhaps this might be the right solution for your blog. I’m giving it some consideration for two of my blogs.

I hope this information is helpful to you! Happy blogging!

Blogger is now offering the new WebCall program so you can add a button to your Blogger blog. You may be asking, “What’s WebCall?” WebCall provides your blog readers or website visitors the ability to call you by phone. However, the beauty of the program protects your phone number since your phone number cannot be viewed!

Complete with voice mail capabilities, there is no need to establish a separate line or a separate phone number for your website business! With WebCall your website visitors or blog readers would not have access to your number, but with the push of a button they could call you on a private line.

If you have a blog with Blogger, take a look in your Blogger dashboard, and you will find the information for their beta testing for the service. For additional information, you can read more about Web Call, which can also be used on eBay!