For writers, WordPress sites and growing publications.
Give your story
a memorable .blog Domain.
Create a clear home for articles, company news, personal writing or a full online publication with live availability and transparent renewal pricing.
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Fast Registration
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WHOIS Privacy Included
WHOIS Privacy
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Clear Renewal Pricing
Clear Renewals
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24/7 UK Support
Knox AI Naming Coach
Need a memorable name for your blog?
Tell Knox what you plan to write about and who it is for. It will create relevant name ideas, then check their availability live.
What is a .blog domain?
A .blog domain is a web address that puts publishing at the heart of your name. It can be the home of a personal journal, a specialist publication, a company blog or a community of readers. You choose the name before the dot; .blog tells visitors what kind of place they are arriving at.
For a hobby, a business or a bigger idea
You do not need a large audience to start. A .blog address can suit recipes you have tested, notes from your travels, a local history project or practical advice from your working life.
Think about what will bring someone back. A clear subject and your own experience give a publication a reason to exist. Your domain can stay with you as you add new topics, contributors or a newsletter.
Your name and your publishing platform are separate
A domain is the address, not the software that publishes your posts. You still need a website or blogging service. You can connect your name to compatible hosted platforms or use web hosting for a WordPress site.
If you already use a hosted blog, check whether its plan supports custom domains and whether it charges extra. Registering .blog does not automatically include a website, WordPress or a mailbox.
Should your company blog have its own domain?
A separate .blog name makes sense when the publication has its own identity, audience or editorial purpose. It can also work for a personal publication alongside your main business.
If your articles mainly support an existing business website, a /blog/ section on that site may be simpler to manage. You do not need a new domain just to publish helpful articles. Compare that with a broad-purpose .com or UK-focused .co.uk before choosing.
Choose a name you can keep using
Say it aloud, check the spelling and leave room for the subjects you may cover later. Avoid a name tied to one year or one short-lived challenge unless that is the whole project. Name examples on this page are ideas, not confirmed availability.
Check renewal costs and keep access to your registration account. When you are ready, a separate email service can give you an address such as editor@yourname.blog for reader enquiries and collaborations.
Simple 4-Step Onboarding
How .blog Registration Works
Search live availability, choose your term and complete registration through the secure Knox ordering system.
1. Search Domain
Type your publication, project or author name. Knox checks live registry availability and formats the .blog search cleanly.
2. Choose Term
Choose the available registration term. Add optional web hosting or professional email if needed, or continue with the domain alone.
3. Registrant Details
Enter accurate contact details for the registrant. These details form the ownership record held for the domain.
4. Manage in Knox
Once registration completes, manage renewal, nameservers and supported DNS options from your Knox account.
Domain Ownership and Contact Details in Plain English
A .blog registration needs accurate ownership and contact information. Where privacy is available, proxy details can be shown publicly while your verified account information remains with the registrar.
Personal registrations
Use your real name and current contact details. WHOIS privacy can protect eligible personal information from routine public lookup.
Businesses and organisations
Register the name to the correct company, organisation or trading entity and keep its address, email and telephone details accurate.
Transparent Term Pricing
Clear, Honest Pricing with Zero Renewal Traps
Registration and renewal prices are loaded directly from Knox, so the amount shown here matches the price used when you continue to checkout.
Register
New .blog
£22.95
/yearWhat’s included
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Global .BLOG Registration
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WHOIS privacy where available
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Instant DNS Control Panel
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£22.95/year
Renew
Keep Your Name
£22.95
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Global .BLOG Registration
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Clear renewal pricing
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Instant DNS Control Panel
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Manage auto-renew from Knox
Transfer
Move to oXnames
Simple
domain transferWhat’s included
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Keep your existing registration
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Nameserver control in Knox
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UK support if you need help
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Any charge confirmed before transfer
Bring Your Domain to oXnames
Already have a .blog domain elsewhere?
Move its management into Knox using the domain's transfer authorisation code. Your website and email can remain in place while the registrar transfer completes, and any charge is shown before you confirm.
Optional Ecosystem Next Steps
Build Around your .blog Domain
Turn the domain into a WordPress blog, connect professional email or point it at an existing publishing platform. The domain remains fully usable as a standalone purchase.
Web Hosting
UK RAID 10 Web Hosting
UK hosting built on resilient RAID 10 SSD storage in Nottingham and Coventry, with straightforward management through Knox.
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RAID 10 SSD Storage
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Optional backup services
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One-Click WordPress Installer
Domain Email
Professional Email
Create addresses such as hello@yourpublication.blog. Keep reader enquiries, partnerships and newsletter replies on your own domain.
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10 GB Secure Mailbox Storage
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Built-in Spam & Antivirus Guard
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Webmail & Outlook/Mobile Sync
Included with the Domain
DNS Management
Manage supported DNS records, nameservers and URL forwarding through Knox, whether the site is hosted with oXnames or elsewhere.
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Free SSL Certificate Auto-Renew
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Unlimited A, CNAME, MX Records
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Domain Forwarding & Stealth
Live Global Domain Search
Check your .blog name in Knox
yourbrand.blog
Live check in KnoxKnox checks the registry, then shows available alternatives, live prices and transfer options without making you sign in first.
Registration Useful publishing name routes
Useful publishing name routesExamples update as you type above
A Domain That Explains the Website
Built for People Who Publish
A .blog address tells visitors what to expect before they click: articles, ideas, updates and useful content from a person, team or organisation.
Personal Blogs
Create a distinct home for essays, travel stories, photography, reviews, hobbies or a growing personal audience.
WordPress Ready
Point the domain to WordPress hosting and use it for posts, categories, author pages, newsletters and a searchable archive.
Company Publishing
Separate news, product updates, guides and research from the main company website while keeping the publisher identity clear.
Niche Publications
Build an editorial brand around a subject, industry or community without forcing the word “blog” into the name itself.
Honest SEO guidance: what a .blog can and cannot do
A .blog does not guarantee a search ranking. Useful content, technical quality and genuine authority matter far more. A clear, memorable .blog can still help people recognise, trust and return to your brand.
Choose a Name Readers Remember
Naming a Strong .blog Domain
Keep the address easy to say, easy to type and broad enough to suit the content you may publish next year as well as today.
Keep it Concise & Punchy
Shorter names are easier to type on smartphones and remember.
Aim for 1 to 3 words (under 15 characters total). Avoid cluttering your brand name with unnecessary filler words.
Do Example
fieldnotes.blog
Avoid
my-personal-writing-online...
Pass the Radio Test
Ensure your name is easy to spell when spoken out loud.
If you mention the address in a podcast, video or conversation, will a listener know how to spell it without having to see it written down?
Do Example
northbound.blog
Avoid
n0rth-bownd-online.blog
Avoid Awkward Hyphens
Hyphens and double letters cause accidental typos.
Connecting words ending and starting with the same consonant (like "press" and "service") often result in misspelled web addresses.
Do Example
pressdesk.blog
Avoid
press-service-online.blog
Choose a Name That Can Grow
Give the brand room to reach new customers and markets.
A useful .blog can develop from a personal project into a publication, newsletter or business resource. Avoid a name that limits every future article to one narrow angle.
Do Example
theworkshop.blog
Avoid
only-2026-project-updates.blog
Frequently Asked Questions
Your Questions, Answered
Your .blog starts here
Search live .blog availability, compare useful alternatives and continue through the secure Knox checkout when you find the right name.
