I found out about Donna from Funky Junk interiors through a few other Bloggers, I love her blog. This amazing woman is one powerhouse of information. She is participating in the 31 days blog to biz series, and I am enjoying, and learning from each post she writes.
The one that convinced me to finally get going and give Muddy Boot Dreams blog it’s own domain was the one she wrote called
Purchase your own domain TODAY.
This is a must read for all bloggers, since she doesn’t just cover domain name ownership, but how to back up your blog, and many other important pieces of information. We all fear losing our blog, or screwing it up so badly we can’t fix it. Actually it’s pretty easy to change to your own domain, and you have some good choices.
My number 1 reason for not doing it sooner….I didn’t know how either. Wow, well now I do, and am I ever glad that I did it.
It was rather painless, surprisingly.
Yes, that’s me, the non techy blogger saying it was easy. Look into it for yourself, read Donna’s blog post, she also has a give away for a wonderful E-book written by another blogger.…..and go and back up your blog.
Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams
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ReplyDeletejust a quick hello..
am in the proverbial whirlwind mode much like the Mad Hatter from Alice in Wonderland..so much to do.. so little time..
anyway.. will take your advice and heck out her blog..will probably learn a lot of much needed info!!
thanks for the heads up..
I told a friend the other day, I try to learn at least ONE new thing each day..doesn't matter what the thing is..just that it must be new..and at my age, finding NEW things to learn..let's just say this endeavor keeps my mind active..very active!!!
warmest hugs..
Loui♥
Thanks for all this info. I'm such a scaredy cat when it comes to rocking the web boat, but my web expires in December and I really need to make a move to a more user-friendly host. This may be the answer for me.
ReplyDeleteI've had my own domain for ages, since 2004 actually. I have a personal website on there, probably most of what is on my blog. I love the comment interaction on blogger and some other things. I now have Wordpress on my domain and have to figure out how to use it properly. Thank goodness for retirement and the approaching winter months when I hope to eventually switch everything to one place. So are you going to make the switch?
ReplyDeleteLooks like your new site changed over fine and appearing in my reader and blog roll. Congrats on moving to your own domain Jen. I love the beautiful bright yellow blooms in today's posting. They look so pretty along the fence.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the sunshine Jen - nothing says happy more beautifully than they do.....I'll check out Donna - I visited her just a bit ago and read up on backing up my blog, but need to spend some good "quality" time there....Yup, she's pretty amazing.....Happy Friday! Smiles & Hugs ~ Robin
ReplyDeleteI love your photos! And I went to her site to visit! I haven't been in awhile and she always has such great info! Thanks! ♥
ReplyDeleteHow would someone lose their blog? That's never occured to me. I worry about having time to blog!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures Jen, your new blog looks great.
ReplyDeleteI've been following her! Not so daring though, as you are :(
ReplyDeleteI need my kids to help me out with that stuff. LOL
This makes you a DOMINATRIX right?
ReplyDeleteJen, that's great you purchased a domain for your blog, congratulations. I love the photos of the rudbeckia. It's one of my favourite flowers.
ReplyDeletewell I'm a perfect reason why we need this helpful info.I lost my blog, boom gone! I have a back up set in place and should secure my own domain,,great info,,
ReplyDeleteJen girl I love these shots : )
ReplyDeleteI have thought about doing this but I have to read more about it .. it would be nice to know that no one else can have my name .. congratulations on owning yours girl !
Joy
I have to confess that I have a techie friend who helped get my domain up and he supports it...I am not sure without him that I would be doing this at all...I thank God for my dear friend every day!! I will have to check out this wonderful blog...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flowers. :D
ReplyDeleteOkay - I've put it on my list. *sigh* When do I get to slow down...?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flowers..I love Rudbeckia ...it is a no fuss plant!
ReplyDeleteI have duel blogs..the same one appears locally on Wordpress..so I do have a back up. I have been working away at making hard copies too.. just cause I am a perfectionist ..I guess...either that or nuts:)