Free blogging services vs domain names
When setting up a blog one can go in two different directions. A blogger can either use a free blogging service, i.e. blogger, or buy a domain name for their blog, i.e. ajvaynerchuk.com. Personally, and obviously, I feel the best method is to purchase your own domain name and avoid all the junk that comes with a free blogging service. One major reason for this is the fact that I am a huge believer in branding. Using a domain name properly could ultimately result in a great brand. Using a free blogging service will almost never deliver a strong brand since the URL of the blog will not be unique but instead the blog will be generic. The other major factor in this debate falls under the idea of spamming. I covered this issue in my latest article “Try not to use free blog services.”
