Hello bloggers in the house.

I'm quite new to blogging and I'll be very grateful if I can get answers to some of the questions I have here.

First, I want to use a custom domain (.com) rather than (..com). So my question is, if I register a domain name with a registrar and open a blog with this name, does the registrar become my blog host or blogger (Google) still remains the host?

Secondly, if the registrar is the host, how do I get a reliable one (registrar). What are the challenges you face with your blog hosts?

Does anyone use namecheap.com registrar and how reliable is it?

I'll really appreciate helpful comments from experienced bloggers.

Welcome aboard

1.) Google remains your host
2.)As for this, you can't use a Web host on blogger except on other blogging platforms like WordPress, joomla.........


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Jregz: Welcome aboard

1.) Google remains your host
2.)As for this, you can't use a Web host on blogger except on other blogging platforms like WordPress, joomla.........


name cheap is a great company for getting your domain name, Godaddy and namesilo too, you wouldn't go wrong
before picking a Web hosting company, read this http://www.webhostingtalk.com/wiki/Picking_the_right_web_host_for_small_business




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Thank you for your reply. But I can still use my custom domain on blogger right?
I'll still check out WordPress and Joomla. I thought Joomla was for full website. Can it be used to design something interactive like a blog?

AntiCyberBully:

Thank you for your reply. But I can still use my custom domain on blogger right?

Yes, Definitely

I'll still check out WordPress and Joomla. I thought Joomla was for full website. Can it be used to design something interactive like a blog?

Joomla is a CMS, meaning it can be used for almost anything

OK. Thanks @Jregz
I'm still open to more comments/advice

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