Comments on: Why You MUST Self-Host Your Blog If You Mean Business

By: Lisa

Lisa — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 03:34:39 +0000

I completely agree. I debated awhile in the beginning if it was really necessary but I’m so glad I self-hosted!

By: Samantha

Samantha — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 23:14:17 +0000

Really considering self-hosting in the near future. Just need to save some money first.

By: BlogWithMo

BlogWithMo — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 18:32:59 +0000

In reply to Stephanie.

Hi Stephanie, I do, it’s http://www.blogwithmo.com/siteground
I’m sure you will be well taken care of with them 🙂

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 18:31:20 +0000

Great article, puts it all in perspective! I’m hosted by Bluehost, I’m not happy with them, no accountability when there’s an issue they caused. I’ve heard good things about Siteground, do you have an affiliate link I should use?

By: BlogWithMo

BlogWithMo — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 03:20:01 +0000

In reply to Marriah Tarango. right? Wordpress is just so very easy to use and you're right I'm shocked as well that more people aren't concerned about not owning their content. I hope they're just uninformed so I'm trying to help everyone I can.

By: Marriah Tarango

Marriah Tarango — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 02:47:57 +0000

As a web designer, I completely agree and I actually just wrote a blog post about why self hosted WordPress is better than sites like Squarespace and Wix.

Easily builder platforms do make it easier for DIYers to start with and understand, but they seriously lack features and cost more. The biggest issue is definitely the fact that you don’t own your website which should put off more users and I’m very surprised it doesn’t!

Marriah Tarango
TarangoVisualStudio.com

By: lorena

lorena — Thu, 14 Dec 2017 12:53:03 +0000

REally good tips I would love to knew them when I started, especially on terms when I just wanted to monitize, after a year I had to do it if I wanted to become it as a business.

By: Sweeba

Sweeba — Thu, 14 Dec 2017 07:49:21 +0000

Self hosting is def the way to go! I used the WordPress.com for a few weeks and then realised I can’t have all the plugins I wanted so I switched over to WordPress.org, best decision if my life! Great post!!

By: BlogWithMo

BlogWithMo — Mon, 27 Nov 2017 18:28:01 +0000

In reply to Chantel Elizabeth.

Hi Chantel,

I certainly wouldn’t want you to give up on blogging at all. I actually recommend free blogging sites for people who simply love to write and don’t plan on monetizing. There’s still a risk that you could lose your blog as you do not own the content but it’s viable if you really just want to write or you’re not sure blogging is for you and just want to try it out first.

That said, this article is meant for those who mean serious business with their blog. They’ve decided that blogging is for them and they want to own their content, build their blogging tribe and make money from their blogs. Even without the money aspect, it’s a great idea to go self-hosted to take your blog to that pro-standard and come across as a serious blogger.

Free is perfectly fine until you can afford to take the plunge. Remember that hosting doesn’t have to be expensive, right now on Siteground’s Cyber Monday sale you could be paying less than $40 for a whole year of hosting. Just things to consider.

By: Chantel Elizabeth

Chantel Elizabeth — Mon, 27 Nov 2017 05:10:07 +0000

I agree. I’ve researched it all myself, but if you’re on very low income or no income whatsoever like me, then you can’t afford to pay for self-hosting, let alone a website theme. Most days, I can’t even afford to take local transit, and if it wasn’t for the fact that I moved in with my boyfriend a few years ago, I’d be homeless right now (when I moved in with him I had a job and my own income at the time, it was only recently that I left my job and pursued to further my education; unfortunately, this choice has left me with no money, whatsoever).

Writing is one of my deepest passions, I have always wanted to pursue a career that will allow me to write, and blogging has always been there, in my mind, for two years now…. But the only way I can do that right now is if I use the free sites. Is that wrong? Should I shut my blog down, and wait until I am able to self-host? I would love nothing more than to blog for a living, so what can the “less-fortunate-ones,” such as myself, do to make this dream come true?

I could perhaps search for a part-time job while I am in school and save up, I know, but believe when I say I’ve searched and searched. My last job won’t take me back, and this small town that I call home has nothing for people with no experience. This town I grew up in, I am realizing that it is a place for retirees; NOT to build a future in or to make a living.

I enjoyed reading this, I really did. And it has given me inspiration, and I do not intend to give up on my blog’s dreams. I know I’ll get there one day, one way or another 🙂