have created a blog and want to change the url

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have created a blog and want to change the url

Changing your blog's URL is an exciting step for branding, but it is a critical process that requires careful execution to ensure you don’t lose your existing traffic or search engine rankings.

Regardless of the platform you are using, the process generally involves managing the "handover" from your old site to your new one. Here is the high-level roadmap to ensure the transition is smooth.

1. The Critical "SEO" Checklist

Before you make any changes, you must ensure you have a plan to handle your "link equity" (the authority your site has built with search engines).

Implement 301 Redirects: This is the most important step. A 301 redirect tells search engines and visitors that your site has moved permanently. Every page on your old URL must automatically forward to the exact equivalent on your new URL.

Update Internal Links: If you have links within your blog posts that point to other pages on your site, you will need to update them to reflect the new domain structure.

Update External Profiles: Make a list of all your social media bios, email signatures, and external profiles (like LinkedIn, X/Twitter, or Pinterest) and update the links immediately once the change is live.

2. The Migration Workflow

While the specific buttons depend on your provider, the workflow for a professional transition looks like this:

Perform a Full Backup: Never attempt a site migration without a current, complete backup of your database and files.

Purchase and Connect the Domain: If you are moving to a custom domain (e.g., www.yourname.com), purchase the domain and point your DNS settings to your hosting provider.

Configure the "Change of Address": Once the new site is live and the 301 redirects are working, log into Google Search Console. Use the "Change of Address" tool to notify Google that your site has moved. This helps them transfer your rankings to the new URL much faster.

Check for Broken Links: Use a broken link checker tool to crawl your site after the migration to ensure no pages are resulting in 404 errors.

3. A Note on Subdomains vs. Custom Domains

The process varies slightly depending on your goal:

If you are moving from a free subdomain (e.g., mysite.blogspot.com) to a custom domain (e.g., mysite.com), most platforms have a "Domain Mapping" feature in their settings menu.

If you are moving from one custom domain to another, you will need to keep the old domain registered for at least a few months (preferably a year) to maintain the redirect path.

To give you the most specific, step-by-step instructions for your setup, could you please tell me which platform you are currently using to host your blog (e.g., WordPress, Blogger, Squarespace, Wix)?

how to change title - how do I find bloggee settings

It sounds like you are using Blogger (often referred to as Blogspot). If you are using a different platform, please let me know, but the steps below are tailored for the Blogger dashboard.

How to Find Your Settings in Blogger

The settings menu in Blogger is designed to be centralized for easy access.

Log in to your Blogger dashboard.

On the left-hand side of the screen, you will see a vertical menu bar (this is your primary navigation).

Scroll down the list until you see Settings. It is usually located toward the bottom of the main navigation menu, just below "Theme" and "Settings."

Clicking Settings will expand the entire configuration panel for your blog.

How to Change Your Blog Title

Changing your blog title is straightforward and does not affect your URL or your SEO rankings in the same way that changing a domain name does.

Navigate to the Settings menu as described above.

At the top of the Settings page, look for the Basic section.

The first option you will see is Title.

Click on the pencil icon or the text itself to open the edit window.

Type in your new blog title.

Click Save.

Note: This changes the "display title" that appears at the top of your blog and in search engine results. It does not change your actual web address (your URL).

Quick Tips for Your New Title

Keep it consistent: While you can change your title at any time, try to keep it consistent so your readers recognize your brand.

Keywords: If possible, include a keyword that describes your blog's topic in the title, as this helps with search discoverability.

Description: Right below the "Title" setting in the Basic section, you will see a Description field. Make sure to update this as well so that it aligns with your new title!