Registering a Domain Name and Renting Server Space

Before exporting your blog you’ll need to register a domain name for your site and rent some server space.

I was lucky enough to have a friend who offered to host my site on his servers so I didn’t have to fork out for this.  I did, however, have to register my domain name.  As my friend buys domains in bulk he was able to get mediocremum.com for £9.  I have no idea where he registered it but I’ve seen others mention GoDaddy, Google Apps, 123-Reg or 1and1.co.uk.  This is in no way a personal recommendation.

Then you will need to find a new home for your blog.  You may have to rent some server space.  Again, I didn’t have to do this myself so I’m reluctant to recommend any.  When I was researching migrating lovely @tiddlyompompom sent me this document, ‘How to Migrate Your Blog….’ which was really helpful.  It does have a couple of recommendations for Web Hosting Services.

Once you have this in place you are ready to start exporting your blog.

Other Posts in this Series

My Journey from WordPress,com to WordPress.org

Exporting Your Blog

Choosing a Theme

Customising Your Header

Redirecting Traffic (TBA)

Plugins (TBA)

Technorati (TBA)

Author: mediocremum

A slightly older mum of one, who drinks far too much red wine and has an unhealthy obsession with her slow cooker. During the day she's an ICT Trainer, Social Media/Online Marketing consultant and does a bit of public speaking. Full Profile on Google+

4 thoughts on “Registering a Domain Name and Renting Server Space”

  1. Only thoughts are, if you think you are going to do it I'd do it sooner rather than later. If you do I'm more than happy to help (if I can)!

  2. Only thoughts are, if you think you are going to do it I’d do it sooner rather than later. If you do I’m more than happy to help (if I can)!

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