If you already have a blog on the Blogger platform, you've probably thought about connecting your own domain. This is an important step to increase user trust, improve SEO, and create a more professional look for your blog. In this article, we will cover all aspects of this topic.
Why Connect Your Domain to a Blogger Blog? 🤔
What are the benefits of connecting your own domain?
Branding 🎨: A custom domain (like www.moyblog.com) looks a lot more professional than moyblog.blogspot.com.
SEO Benefits 🚀: Such a domain increases the site's ranking in search engines, as it is perceived as more reliable.
Access via Cloudflare 🌩️: If using a third-party domain, you can connect Cloudflare to speed up site loading times (through caching) and improve security.
Easy to remember 📚: An easy-to-digest domain helps users return to your site faster.
What are the disadvantages of having your own domain? ⚠️
Are there any disadvantages to connecting a custom domain?
Fee: 💰 Buying a domain costs money. For example, domains in the.com or.ru zones require an annual fee.
Need for renewal ⏳ : If you forget to renew a domain, whether it's paid or free, it will become unavailable.
Technical difficulties 🛠️ : For beginners, the setup can be unfamiliar, but thanks to the steps below, it is made easier.
Step-by-step connection of your domain to your Blogger blog 🌟
1. Buying a domain 🛒
Choose the right domain registrar. For example:
Google Domains 🌐
Namecheap ✳️
Freenom (if you need a free domain).
2. Setting up a domain with a registrar ⚙️
After purchase, go to the control panel at the registrar and configure DNS:
Create a CNAME record:
Name/Host: www
Purpose/Address: ghs.google.com
Add 2 A records to connect:
@ → 216.239.32.21
@ → 216.239.34.21
@ → 216.239.36.21
@ → 216.239.38.21
These records link your domain to Blogger's servers.
3. Setting Up a Domain in the Blogger Dashboard 🖋️
Sign in to Blogger → Settings.
Go to Publish → Customize Blog URL.
Enter your domain (e.g. www.moyblog.com) and save your changes.
4. Checking the work 🔍
Verify that all DNS records have been successfully applied. This can take up to 24 hours.
Try to open your blog through a new domain.
5. HTTPS Connection 🔒
Enable the HTTPS option in the Blogger settings panel to make sure your blog is accessible through a secure protocol.
How do I make my blog load faster with Cloudflare? 🌩️
Why connect Cloudflare and how does it work?
Cloudflare speeds up your site through caching and geographic content delivery. To connect:
Sign up for Cloudflare..
Add your domain to your control panel.
Update your DNS records (Cloudflare automatically imports current ones).
Select the caching level and enable the "Cache Everything" option.
Results 🎯
Connecting your own domain makes your blog look more professional and appealing to your audience. Despite the possible costs and complexities, the benefits far outweigh the disadvantages. Follow the steps given and your blog will be ready to delight readers!