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How to set up custom urls for a blogger/blogspot blog

Written by Remington Begg on . Posted in All Blog Posts

FIRST: you will need a domain name to purchase one click this link http://www.chooseimpulse.com/web/domain-registration

For setting up a top-level domain (www.YourDomain.com) for how to set up blog.yourdomain.com click here

  1. Find the control panel on your domain registrar’s website, and locate your DNS (Domain Name System) settings. In order to link your blog to your custom domain, follow the instructions below to enter your “CNAME” and “A-records.”
    CNAME
    Where it says Name, simply enter “www” and list ghs.google.com as the Host Name. See our detailed instructions on providing CNAMEs for various registrars. If yours isn’t listed, or if you run into other difficulties, contact your registrar directly and they can help you out.
    A-records (optional)
    The following action links your naked domain (example.com) to your actual site (www.example.com). If you skip this step, visitors who leave off the “www” will see an error page.
    Enter your domain name in the format example.com, and list the I.P. addresses shown below in the “A” section. You’ll need to create four separate A-records which point to four different Google IPs.
    216.239.32.21
    216.239.34.21
    216.239.36.21
    216.239.38.21
  2. Update your Blogger settings
    Before you move onto this step, wait about an hour for your DNS settings to activate. If you attempt to change the publishing settings before the DNS changes activate, then we’ll let you know with a warning message.
    Now it’s time to make sure Blogger knows about your custom domain so that Google can direct readers to your blog. To get started, click on the Settings | Publishing tab in Blogger.
    Settings to PublishingThen click the link that allows you to switch to a custom domain.
    Switching DomainsThe BlogSpot Address setting now changes to Your Domain. Write in your new URL (www.example.com), and save your settings. If you do not enter the “www,” you will receive an error message.
    Own DomainCongratulations, you’re all set!

Some helpful notes:

  • If your new domain isn’t taking you to your blog, wait another day or two to make sure all the DNS servers have been updated. If it still isn’t working, contact your registrar to make sure you entered the DNS settings correctly.
  • Your original BlogSpot address will automatically forward to your new domain. That way, any existing links or bookmarks to your site will still work.
  • Your posted images will continue to display on your blog.

To set up a Sub Domain (ie: blog.YourDomain.com)

To get started, find the control panel on your domain registrar’s website. Locate your Domain Name System (DNS) settings, and find the field for “CNAME.”
Where it says Name, simply enter “www” and list ghs.google.com as the Host Name. See our detailed instructions on providing CNAMEs for various registrars. If yours isn’t listed, or if you run into other difficulties, contact your registrar directly and they can help you out.
Now head on over to Blogger, and click the Settings | Publishing tab.
Settings to PublishingClick the link that allows you to switch to a custom domain.
Switching DomainsThe BlogSpot Address setting now changes to Your Domain. Write in your new URL (foo.example.com), and save your settings.
Own DomainCongratulations, you’re all set!
Some helpful notes:

  • If your new domain isn’t taking you to your blog, wait another day or two to make sure all the DNS servers have been updated. If it still isn’t working, contact your registrar to make sure you entered the DNS settings correctly.
  • Your original BlogSpot address will automatically forward to your new domain. That way, any existing links or bookmarks to your site will still work.
  • Your posted images will continue to display on your blog.

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Remington Begg

Remington is the Lead Designer & Marketing Consultant with Impulse Creative. With over 10 years Design & Marketing Strategy Experience, he helps business owners succeed by creating a consistent marketing message. You can Follow Remington on Twitter and on Facebook.

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