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November 21, 2015
how to setup a custom domain on blogger blogging platform
Blogger blog has already introduced custom domain name, so if you are going to purchase a domain name through Google Blogger, there’s no issue in setting it up because Blogger automatically configures CNAME records in their databases. However, if you bought the domain name, separately then you have to configure it manually. In this post, I am going to show you how to setup or host your domain name on Blogger Blogging Platform.


I have already discussed How To Start a BLOG On Blogger/Blogspot Blogging Platform and how can you customize it. Blogger gives you a free subdomain (i.e., your domain.blogspot.com), and free hosting service with limitation. That's why I am telling you to setup a custom domain on your blogger cause it's not only giving you a better web address also give you a better hosting space. The best thing about using a custom domain name is that it provides you freedom to move your domain from one platform to another.

Here are the some popular web hosting sites Below:

Before setup custom domain on blogger, you need to purchase a domain. If you don't have a domain, these are the right places that you should be looking for to get one.


Well, now it's the time to show you how you can add a custom domain to your Blogger blogging platform.

Here I will be using the setup for godaddy.com, but don’t worry the steps will be same for the another domain registrar companies.

Setting up blogger custom domain:

Step 1: First of all Login into your blogger dashboard, then Go to "Settings", Choose "Basic". Under the "Publishing section", click on "+Setup a 3rd party URL for your blog".
blogger third party url customization
Step 2: Under third-party domain settings enter your custom domain name that you have purchased and also don’t forget to use “www” prefix in front of your domain name. Like you can see in the screenshot I have written www.sharetrick.com
setting up third party on blogger
Step 3: Now click on save button. After click on save you will see an error message, saying “We have not been able to verify your authority to this domain. Error 12” as you can see in this following screenshot.
domain verification record in text
Step 4: Now under these errors message, you can see "CNAME" records details under the area “Name, Label or Host Field” and “Destination, Target, or Points To Field” (highlighted in aqua in the screenshot). Please note down this records because you will need these details later.

Now it's time to log in to your domain control panel and follows the steps below to edit CNAME and A records, so don’t worry if you are not using Godaddy.com you can view steps for modifying DNS info here.

SETTING UP CNAME and DNS records on GoDaddy:

When you purchase a domain from GoDaddy, they assign an IP address (i.e., A record and CNAME record) for your domain name. Hence, you need to change those records to point your Blogger blog. This post can help you to change the "A record" and "CNAME record" of your GoDaddy account.
Step 5: Now login to Godaddy.com
Step 6: After log into your account click on My account/Username in the upper right corner then click on Manage My Domains.
my godaddy account
 Step 7: Now you can see the following screenshot, then click on "Manage DNS."
setup custom domain by manage dns on godaddy account
Step 8: A new window will be open in this following screenshot below, then click on DNS Zone File > Add Record.
godaddy dns zone file edit
Step 9: After clicking on Add Record a pop-up window will be open. You need to add your A record and CNAME record there.
add dns zone record on godaddy
add cname record on godaddy
Step 10: Now select CNAME (Alias) then input your Blogger generated CNAME Record that mentions in screenshot no.3. Now click on Finish and then Save changes.
Step 11: Now again click on Add record under DNS Zone file and select A (Host) from the drop down list and then in the 'host' box enter @ and in the 'Point To' box enter this following Google IP.
  • 216.239.32.21
add zone record on godaddy
Click on finish and repeat this process three more times using following this Google IPs.
  • 216.239.34.21 
  • 216.239.36.21 
  • 216.239.38.21
blogger address setup
Step 12: After completed with CNAME and A record setup, Go back to Blogger Account and try to save the settings.The registration process takes 1-4 hour, so don't worry if you get an error message .come again after 8-24 hours then click on save, your error should be gone.
blogger address redirect setup
Step 13: Now you need to redirect your non-www version domain to the www version. Go to your blog address area and Check off the redirect box then click on save.


If you followed all the steps and still not able to set up your custom domain name for Blogger, then contact me using Comments/Email, I will be happy to help you.

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November 19, 2015
In this post, I will point out some of the main reasons why you should start your own blog. I hope that the list below will encourage you enough to take an action.
A blog is the blogging upon thoughts, ideas, experiences and more all in one place in the web.
Now today's web community is filled with blogs, and they become very attractive. Various news stories, opinions, reviews, discussions, and many more brought to a big audience worldwide through these blogs. One excellent way to use a blog is to tell the world how you feel about something. Using the blog to express yourself openly can help you to vent off some cool pieces of your mind without offending anyone.

You still thinking, "Should I Shart a Blog?"
Well, I think YES!


If you think you will enjoy writing and have some interesting/useful knowledge, experience, ideas or stories to share, honestly I don't know another way to spend your time that can lead to a bigger impact or payoff. Blogging can be the most valuable thing you ever do.

Here are 20+ compelling reasons to start a blog:

In this post, I will point out some of the main reasons why you should start your own blog. I hope that the list below will encourage you enough to take an action.

  1. It helps you to express your thoughts, ideas, and opinions: You have something to say about your hobby, new learning, movie reviews, project, etc. The blog is the place to speak and be heard.
  2. Blogging gives us a voice: We all have something to say, even if we don't think of ourselves as a writer or speaker. The blog gives you a place, free from censorship and criticism to say what is on your heart and find other people who connect with what you believe.
  3. You'll become a writer: At its core, writing is communication. Blogging is about recording your thoughts on paper and compelling others to agree with them. To that end, writing (just like every other form of communication that has ever existed) improves with practice. Blogging does not force you to become a writer, and it will just happen as you do it.
  4. You will live a more intentional life: Once you start writing about your life and the thoughts that shape it, you will begin thinking more intentionally about who you are, whom you are becoming, and whether you like what you see or not. So that just may be reason enough to get started.
  5. Establish yourself as an Expert: Blogs are the great platforms to establish yourself as an expert in your field. When you start a blog, you will find yourself always learning new things about your areas of interest so you can keep sharing without running dry of ideas.  
  6. Opens up a new career opportunities: Blogging provides personal and professional growth. It helps you to develop your thoughts around a particular topic or area or idea, which will lead to learning more about that subject. This habit can build a unique expertise, which can result in new career opportunities.
  7. Build you BRAND, online: The existence of the internet and the online platform has helped many individuals to make their own brand and identity in the industry. One of the best ways to create, and control, your brand, is to write frequently on topics that you wish to be known.
  8. Helps to build your network: Interested in making new friends? Blogging on topics that interest you will allow you to network and create relationships with people who are interested in similar things.
  9. Can be your money making source: Earning decent income from your blog's is possible once you create value with, and grow an audience around it. So if you are wise in this field, you can also earn a decent income from your blog.
  10. You can inspire others: Blogging not only changes your life, but it also changes the life of the reader. Moreover, because blogs are totally free for the audience and open to the public, on many levels, it is an act of giving. This is a selfless act of service to invest your time, energy and worldview into a piece of writing and then offer it free to anybody who wants to read it. Others will find inspiration in your writing, and that is an incredible feeling.
  11. Blogging serve as a private Journal:  Blogging serves many of the same roles as a private journal, It train us to be an observant and gives weight to the personal growth that we are experiencing. It trains our mind to track life and articulate the changes we are experiencing. Your blog becomes a digital record of your life that is saved "in the cloud." As a result, it cannot be lost or stolen or destroyed in a fire.
  12. Helps you to stay ahead of the curve: You have to stay on top of the news, trends and competitors to be a successful blogger. It also helps you be a leader, not a follower.
  13. Builds Confidence: With the help of blogging, you learn to recognize and develop your strength, and also improve on your weaknesses.
  14. You will find a platform to recommend: We all love to Support something that we found an enjoyable or beneficial. The fullness of joy is not experienced until we have shared that joy with others. The blog provides an opportunity to do that very thing, which also provides a platform to share the joy we have experienced and support good things we have discovered to others.
  15. Your blog fuels SEO: Search engines loves valuable content and will reward you for it.
  16. You do not have to be a professional designer: Many blogging platforms like WordPressdPress, Blogger, and Tumblr are people-friendly and don’t require any advanced graphic skills.
  17. It creates free PR. Business: Journalists often interview bloggers as industry experts. Get some press
  18. Blog's are cost-effective marketing investments: Every post you publish is a long-term asset that helps to built brand awareness and promote your expertise, products, and services.
  19. Gives you insight into your audience: Blog analytics allows you to track readers, click-throughs, popular topics, comments, and shares. You can even tell which day of the week your visitors prefer to stop by.
  20. Creates a two-way conversation: It creates a two-way conversation with customers, prospects, and industry peers and also encourages interaction, comments, and feedback. Make sure you reply to all comments!

So, this is my guide on " 20+ Reasons Why You should Start Your Own Blog ".If you have any questions, please comment below, I will be happy to help you.

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    November 18, 2015
    Start your own Blog is a superb idea because you can Express Your Thoughts and share anything you like. So if you are wise in this field, you can also earn a decent income from your blog.
    Each day, about 172,800 blogs are created. That is two blogs every second. With so many blogs springing up daily, you might be wondering, “Should I start a blog?”

    Well, I think yes!


    Before starting your blog, you’ll need to choose your blogging platform.There are a lot of different blogging platforms Such as WordPress, Tumblr, Blogger, Weebly, SquareSpace, Wix and many more.
    If you are looking for ways to create a free blog, I highly recommend you to consider using Blogger(also known as Blogspot) blogging platform as it not only easy to set up but you can start making money from AdSense as well.
    an easy,powerful tool to share your story

    Why Blogger?


    • Blogger is totally free and never asks for a penny.
    • You can set up a custom domain name for your blogger blog.
    • Now Blogger user can use HTTPS on their blog.
    • Blogger offers free Simple Templates.also you can upload your own theme. Template Editor to edit the code of your theme. Template Designer to design the essential elements for your blog and to add custom CSS to your blog.
    • Layout editor helps to place various widgets at different locations on your blog by just dragging and dropping.
    • Blog Post Publishing system and management are easy to use.
    • Communication System is Good also. You can use Google+ Comments on Blogger blog.
    • Blogger post Editor provides all essential tools to write an excellent blog post. Provides tools and options such as location, labels, search description, custom permalink, custom robots tags, image alt tag, blog post scheduling, errors, and redirections, etc.

      How to Create a free blog on Blogger?

      Creating a free blog on Blogger or Blogspot platform is very easy. Here is my step by step guide to creating a free blog on Blogger. Just follow my steps to create a free blog on Blogger.
      1. Go to Blogger.com
      2. Now, to create a free blog on Blogger, you need to have a Google account or Gmail Account. If already you have a Google account You can sign into your Blogger account. 
      3. Once sign into your Blogger account, for the first time, it will ask you to setup a profile for your Blogger blogs. You can choose your Google Plus profile or simple Blogger (BlogSpot) profile. Using Google Plus profile, you will be using your Google Plus profile as your Blogger profile.
        click on new blog to start your blog on blogger dashboard section on right site of blogger dashboard
      4. Now you will able to see the Blogger Home Page. Then click on the 'New Blog' button to start your blog.
      5. Now a new window will be open as shown in the following screenshot. Choose your Blogs title and address along with a Good Template. The domain name should be select carefully.You can set up a custom domain or edit this domain later.
        sample new window of blogger account where you can submit your blog address,title and template
      6. Once, you fill up all these steps, click on “Create Blog” Button to finish the setup process, it will create your blog after that you will be able to see your Blog Dashboard as shown in the following Screenshot.
        blogger dashboard allow you to change and customised your blog content
      7. Now your blogger blog is ready to start blogging.  You can see your blog live by clicking on the View Blog button at the Top of the dashboard Section or by directly entering the blog URL in the web browser.
      That’s all now your Blog setup is complete. Isn’t very easy?


      However, just creating a blog is not enough. There are many changes that you need to do after creating your blog setup.

      After Creating a BlogSpot Blog what you have to do?

      Now Let us learn what things you need to do for your Blogger blog once you just created it. Here below I am going to share a few things that can help you to build and customize your blog better.
      Customize Blog’s Template

      Design and Content are the most vital factors for a good blog, for what people come to your blog is content and for what they stay and read on its design. Therefore, the first thing you need to focus on after creating a blog is setting up a good design for the blog. Now I will be going to teach you how you can choose a good blog Design (i.e. template design) for your Blogger blog and also how you can you customize it in brief.

      Look on your Blogger Dashboard, In the left side then click on Template.Now you will see a window as shown in the following screenshot.
      change your blogger template or edit on html

      Here you can change Blogger Template for your blog.You can also customize.

      How can customize the following this under Template:

      • You can Choose a Template from it's available templates collection.
      • By clicking on Customize button, a new template editor will open where you can able to make some changes such as changing the background, changing font design and colors, adding Custom CSS, selecting the layout, etc.
      • You can Edit HTML of the template.
      • Choose a Mobile Template.
      • Now you can also backup your blog template or upload your own template by clicking on the Backup/Restore button on the top right side of the dashboard.
      So, these are a few things that you can do in the Template window of Blogger.

      How To Customize my Blog’s Layout?

      Now click on Layout, right side above Blogger Dashboard, you will see a window as shown in the following screenshot.
      layout allow you to manage your blog layout by simple drag and drop methoud


      In Layout Section, you can manage your Blog Layout by simple drag and drop method. You can see the various locations in the Layout Editor where you can add various widgets also. As you can see in the following screenshot, a few places are empty in the layout to offering Add a Gadget.By clicking Add a Gadget we can easily add a gadget or widget to our blog at various location.

      Blogger offers many useful gadgets/widget for your blog. We can edit Favicon, blog header, footer, sidebar, etc. Also, you can go to the Template Designer to change the layout widths and other settings.

      Other Essential Features and Settings:

      Customizing the Blog’s Theme are the two primary things that you need to do after creating a blog on Blogger. Now there are a few another settings that you can change. These are given below in the form of points followed by a brief description.You can able to make these changes under the Settings Option.
      • You can edit the Title, Description, and Privacy of your Blog.
      • Also can add a meta description, meta keyword, can set search preferences, etc.
      • You can edit your Blog’s address or setup a custom domain name.
      • You can manage your blog’s authors.
      • Can make changes on Blog Posts and Comment related settings such as the maximum number of a blog posts to show on the homepage, the comment moderation settings, etc.
      • You can make language and formatting related settings.
      • Can choose HTTPS support.


      Start Publishing Content

      Once you make all the required changes on your blog, now it is time to start publishing content. If you want to gain to your blog traffic, then you need to make a proper plan for publishing the content on your Blogger blog. You can write a blog post in Blogger by clicking on the 'New Post' button at the top left corner.

      The blog post editor in Blogger will look like as shown in the following screenshot.
      here you can post your blog content also can setup a custom permalink,labels and many more

      Now write an article in a proper format at Compose section. After finishing your content writing chose a suitable post title for your article and insert it on post title area. Now when all you are done click on 'PUBLISH' button to see your Blog Post live.

      Enjoy Blogging.

      So, this is my guide on Blogger Blogging platform. If you have any questions, please comment below, I will be happy to help you.
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