Register your .blog domain

A .blog domain extension is commonly used by bloggers, creative writers and reviewers to show that their site is used for their thoughts and creative work. However, anyone can use this popular domain extension, even business owners. If you’re hoping to start a blog for your brand or just an online journal for yourself, a .blog domain is the right choice for you.

.blog is a reputable and easy-to-remember domain extension for people who want to share their thoughts with the world. Not only is this great for people like travel bloggers and restaurant reviewers, but this extension can also be a useful tool for business owners who want to connect more personally with their target audience.

A .blog domain has much more availability compared to .com and .co.uk. If your chosen .com domain has already been registered, you can opt for a .blog domain instead and keep your branding. Even if you already have a .com domain, registering the equivalent .blog is a smart strategy for protecting your brand against cyber squatters.

Anyone can register a .blog domain, so what you use it for is entirely up to you. However, in general, people prefer to use this extension for websites that contain lots of written content, personal opinions, reviews, journal entries, portfolios, how-to articles or event information. Choosing a domain name extension that matches the style, tone and content of your website is important for signalling to web users what your website is about.

A domain name is your website's name. You can see it in the address bar at the top of the page when you visit a website. Your domain name is often referred to as the address of your website, as visitors need to know it before they can type it in and be taken to your site. Domain names work by telling the search engine and browsers where your site is hosted, which is why every domain name must be unique.

A domain extension – or top-level domain (TLD) – is the last part of a domain name. It usually specifies a location or category – such as .blog, .uk, .shop, or .blog.

A subdomain is an extra bit of information that comes before the domain name – like ‘blog.’ in blog.example.blog. With our domain hosting, you can have unlimited subdomains for your .blog domain, allowing you to easily expand your website when needed.

You can register a .blog domain for £32.09 per year. You’ll have to renew your domain each year to maintain ownership, but to ensure you don’t forget, you can choose an auto-renewal option so that your domain is automatically renewed before it expires.

It's super easy to register a new .blog domain name with us. All you need to do is use our availability checker to search for a domain name, checkout, and you’re ready to go!

Yes! You can transfer your existing .blog domain name to Fasthosts for free – no hidden costs! Once transferred, you’re in full control of your domain and will be ready to get started with managing your website.

Of course! Here are a few of our top tips when you're choosing a .blog domain name for your business:

• Protect your brand by registering similar extensions (e.g. get a .blog domain name alongside .co.uk or .com) to stop cyber squatters in their tracks.
• Match your .blog domain name with your social media handles so that your audience can easily find you – this strengthens brand recognition and reputation.
• Keep your .blog domain name short and sweet to ensure it’s easy for users to remember and type into the address bar.

Yes! You’ll have full access to your Domain Name System (DNS) records, which makes it easy to transfer your .blog domain name!

Your .blog domain name is a key part of your website. It gives you full control over your unique online identity. Without a domain name, your customers wouldn’t be able to find your website, which could damage your online presence.

.blog is the perfect top-level domain for individual bloggers, reviewers and businesses hoping to share their knowledge. It’s also perfect for every niche, like travel, lifestyle, health and beauty, sport or community events. No matter what you want to write about, .blog is the ideal domain for sharing your thoughts with the online community.