Thankful Thursday: The Name Game

About 2 weeks back, I posted on Instagram that the boy bought me a piece of online "property" - my own domain name :)

I've been tinkering with the idea of getting my own domain name for a while, and other than the outstanding fact that somebody else might register the name I wanted before I do, I really didn't think I needed it.However, I'm thankful that the boy gave me a push in the right direction. He said not to just look at the present, but to think long-term as well.

1. Flexibility & control
It's true, I don't do much blog designing and Blogger is working fine for me at the moment with it's basic easy-to-use templates, widgets and stuff but having my own domain name gives me the flexibility and control that owning a sub-domain under Blogger or Wordpress doesn't. If ever I violate any of their service policies, they have the right to suspend my blog account. Gone is my past hard work then!

The boy bought Sakuraharuka.com via Blogger for convenience {it's hosted with GoDaddy.com but they immediately help with the blog transition w/o me handling difficult html codes} so I'm not sure if Blogger still owns part of my blog. Can somebody enlighten me on this? I do think that even if I want to change hosting services and keep my domain name, I'm still able to since domain names are portable. My plan is just to monitor the next yr and see how things progress. I might move to a Singapore-based hosting service eventually.

2. Greater branding
It is more credible {and memorable} to market Sakuraharuka.com rather than Sakuraharuka.blogspot.com, I think. If I do become a more serious blogger or diversify into other businesses whereby I want to use Sakura Haruka as a brand, my own domain name will give a more "professional" feel, plus it's easier to promote and share with others. Also, the boy highlighted that it's important to start as early as possible since you are already leaving footprints all over the internet from Day 1.

3. Sense of ownership
Yes, I own this now. It belongs to me, and just like everything else, I want to do it to the best of my ability. I'm inspired to work harder at this and build an empire for myself!! Muaahhahhaha :P {0k, maybe building an empire is too much.. but I'm inspired for sure}

So thanks once again hubby~ Love you!! 永遠に、愛してる。

Which hosting service are you using & what made you decide to register for a domain name? Or why haven't you?

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