Well actually quite a lot, or so it seems.
I attended a workshop a couple of months back as part of the RTE Guide/Penguin Short Story Competition, and the whole area of domain names came up. The advice given was that even if you are not a Famous Writer YET - you should purchase your domain name before someone else does.
Well it made sense and I thought about it, but sadly my name was already gone for the .com URL, and with .com being by far the most popular one, I was pleased at least that it was owned by a lovely photographer, which is way better than an axe murdering weirdo - so no panic.
Anyhow, I decided today (via Blogger) to see if I could get the domain name www.louise-phillips.com and yes I could, so I did. Now I did all this via @120Socks not realising that over the next few days my blog address will go from http://120socks.blogspot.com to http://louise-phillips.blogspot.com or www.louise-phillips.com
It looks like most of the information will remain in tact, and there should be no problem as you can still access via either addresses, and more importantly, visitors will be automatically redirected from the old URL address to the new URL address in about 3 days time - fingers and toes crossed.
However, it would be great if you could amend your blog links to the new one (www.louise-phillips.com/) over the next while.
Also my entire bloglist seems to have gone off into the galaxies somewhere, so anyone who was on my blog roll and would like to be on my blog role again, please, please send me a comment/tweet or email with your URL address on it, and I will update this manually myself.
I don't know! What some people will do to hide away from the crowds! *smiles* ♥
ReplyDeleteGreat Blog Louise. I'd heard similar before, but like you, put it on the long finger. Must check it out. I'll update you on my Blog to www.louise-phillips.com and if you want to add me back on to your Blogroll - www.susancondon.wordpress.com - I'd be delighted! :o)
ReplyDeleteHa ha Jinksy - send me on your URL
ReplyDeleteThanks Sue - you are the first up on my new blog roll!
the link seems to still be working for me, automatically updated, ain't technology great
ReplyDeleteCoolabula Niamh - hopefully it still will work after the transition in the next 3 days.
ReplyDeleteI had no trouble securing Chubby Chatterbox. It seems that no one else wanted it. thechubbychatterbox@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteGreat name Stephen:)
ReplyDeleteThat's interesting, Louise. I set up my blog when I started writing so I didn't really think it through, but it does make sense to have it under your own name. Thanks for your lovely comment y'day, I have tidied that little piece up and sent it off to the Irish Times, so be warned, if you read it over your cornflakes some morning (probably not, but you never know).
ReplyDeleteThanks Brigid - sent me your URL addrss so I can put you back up on the blog roll. Good luck with the IrishTimes - it was a great piece:)
ReplyDeleteI'll add your new address to my sites, Louise. I have recently changed mine back to Blogger and I have a new photography blog as well.
ReplyDeletekatmortpoems.blogspot.com
mylittletownont.blogspot.com
Thanks Kat - will put u up on blog list now:)
ReplyDeleteYikes! I'm still in transition as I'm converting my website to the blog version. For the moment, I'm http://carenkennedywrites.blogspot.com/ but hopefully that will change to http://carenkennedywrites.com shortly. I thought it was a simple case of re-directing. Off to double-check that now with skids on.
ReplyDeleteI'm at www.alisonwells.wordpress.com Like you the direct alisonwells.com is gone tho' I think I have alisonwells.net.
ReplyDeleteThanks Caren and Alison - have you both up on blog roll now!
ReplyDeletelooking forward to the launch hooley - missed the one in Lucan!
ReplyDeletewww.turasailse.blogspot.com
Hi Louise, I bought a few domain names using my name, just in case they'd be taken, but have just kept them for a future website - the one I have is ok for now, www.valeriesirr.wordpress.com. There is a transfer function within wordpress that automatically transfers traffic to new website address for a small fee. Don't know about Blogger though your new link seems to work fine.
ReplyDeleteThanks Val - I've put u up now on d blog roll:)
ReplyDeletei usually access your blog via your twitter links so no probs for me Louise.
ReplyDeleteI think it must have updated automatically for me too. Which is good, because I don't understand most of this post.
ReplyDeleteEeep! www.krystalwade.blogspot.com :-) So I own my own domain name (www.krystal-wade.com) I wonder if I can get my blog address on there, too. I need to hit up Michelle...
ReplyDeletehttp://sortofwriting.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteThat's mine, Louise.
You'll have to give me a workshop soon on all of the above! I havent half a clue:) httpp://niamhboyce.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteHi Louise, I've updated you on my blogroll!
ReplyDeletehttp://briankirkwriter.com/
Good luck with the switch-over, it'll be worth it though there'll defo be pains, from what I've heard from others. My blog is: www.junecaldwell.wordpress.com if you want to blog-roll me!
ReplyDeleteHi Louise,
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the new addres, feels great doesn't it!
Best
Michelle
Okay have put up everyone who has sent URL address so far.X
ReplyDeleteLouise, it looks so professional and permanent to have your name in your domain! (Did you haveto pay?)
ReplyDeleteYour old link is still working so far ... and if you would like my address it is:
writteninexile.blogspot.com
best of luck with the technology ...
xx
Sorry, I know it can be annoying, but the word verification for the comment above was:
ReplyDeleteundowitt - not suggested advice mind
Hi Isabel - it cost me about €8, so not too bad, with an option to renew each year. Thanks for your blog address - I'll put you back up on the blog roll - lol re word verification!
ReplyDeleteTough luck - but odd things have been happening of late!
ReplyDeletehttp://picsandpoems.blogspot.com
It can be testing alright Dave. Popping your link back up now thanks.
ReplyDeleteHi Louise,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tweet - good post making a good point. I'm relatively new to blogging but after playing around with crazy names I did go for www.corasherlock.com. Would be great if you added me to your blog roll and I'll do like wise!
Cora :)
Dear Former Centipede Attire Lady, (aka 120 Socks)
ReplyDeleteI wanted to let you know you have sucessfully transmorgified yourself on my blogroll from the aforementioned foot-dressing to Madame Louise! Well done and congratulations on the book ...
best wishes Isabel
Oh brill Isabel - I always wanted to be a Madame!
ReplyDeleteHi Louise,
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the new addres, feels great doesn't it!