How do I edit my domain name? Accidentally entered a wrong letter?

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    nursemaryandjane · Member ·

    Hi there,

    I know the difference between entering a domain name and using the free wordpress domain name(which it what I prefer to use as of right now, until I map this website with my already owned domain name through GoDaddy).

    My question is, I accidentally somehow ended up with the words ‘dot com’ in my domain name… Just want to know how to edit it, if you could call and talk me through it, text, skype, instant online message, or at least a step by step note, that would be great!

    I’m also curious how hard it will be to add google analytic sand Adwords to this site later? Does WordPress accept google plug ins?

    Thank you!!!

    The blog I need help with is: (visible only to logged in users)

  • kokkieh · Staff ·

    Hi there. You’ll have to change the address, effectively creating a new blog. Make sure you don’t include .com when you type the new address. Only type the name itself.

    Instructions to change your blog URL are found in this support doc: http://en.support.wordpress.com/changing-blog-address/

    Please make sure you read the support doc and all instructions and warnings carefully as this process cannot be reversed.

    When prompted whether you’d like to keep the old URL or delete it, consider keeping it as deleted URLs can never be recovered: http://en.support.wordpress.com/recycling-blog-names/

    Rather, set the old address to private, and then you can either use it as a test blog to try out new themes and widgets, etc., or you can use it as a backup to your regular blog by periodically importing content to it. http://en.support.wordpress.com/settings/privacy-settings/

    As part of the process you’ll also have the option to change your username to match the new address. Note that if you do this your current username will cease to exist and you won’t later be able to go back to it. If you prefer, you can also keep your username what it is and simply change your display name (what will appear next to comments – on the forum it will still be the actual username that appears). Instructions to do that can be found here: http://en.support.wordpress.com/change-your-username/

    I’m also curious how hard it will be to add google analytic sand Adwords to this site later? Does WordPress accept google plug ins?

    There is no advertising allowed on WordPress.com and it’s not possible to install plugins. No upgrade changes this. http://en.support.wordpress.com/advertising/
    http://en.support.wordpress.com/plugins/

    If you have your own domain you can apply for the WordAds program. You can contact them directly for more info: http://wordads.co/faq/

    Google analytics are only available to sites with the Business upgrade package: https://en.support.wordpress.com/google-analytics/

    However, you can integrate Google Apps when you register a custom domain: https://en.support.wordpress.com/add-email/adding-google-apps-to-your-site/

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