The People Have Spoken (About Our Free Domain Transfers)
Word is getting out that WordPress.com is more than just websites and hosting. Bring your domains over today!
Jeremy Anderberg
Since launching our domain transfer offer to Google Domains customers just over two weeks ago, we’ve been overwhelmed and heartened by the response of those who’ve made the switch.
If you haven’t heard about this incredible deal and are one of the millions of folks looking for a Google Domains alternative, here’s why you should make the switch to WordPress.com ASAP:
We’re paying transfer fees for the first million domains that move from Google to WordPress.com
In addition to that transfer fee is an additional year of domain registration
Free privacy protection — your contact information will stay private
You’ll get a free SSL certificate if and when you choose to host your website with us
We’re matching (or beating) all of Google’s prices for the long haul
No website or hosting plan needed, ever, to keep your domains on WordPress.com
Don’t take our word for it, though. Here’s what folks are saying:
To be clear, there’s no catch! WordPress.com has been a domain registrar for over a decade.
(By the way, we’ve made a bunch of improvements to the Reader in the last handful of months. Check it out!)
It’s not just customers who are taking notice. The domains industry is weighing in too. DomainInvesting.com noted:
“I would imagine there are many Google Domains customers who use WordPress for their website, so this offer makes sense.”
WPTavern, an outlet that covers WordPress news, commented:
“WordPress.com is putting the heat on with a new offer to pay transfer fees and an additional year of registration for the first million domains moved from Google Domains. WordPress.com is also guaranteeing Google Domains customers the same pricing or lower for 400+ top-level domains.”
Are WordPress.com Domain Registrations Cheap?
Yes, registering a domain with WordPress.com is very low priced, matching the low prices that Google Domains charges.
GoDaddy charges $21.99 per year for registering a dot com domain.
WordPress.com only charges $12 per year for the same dot com domain.
If you’re a Google Domains customer, be sure to move to WordPress.com today to take advantage of this incredible deal. If you’re not a Google Domains customer, we hope you’ll consider WordPress.com for your domain(s) management. You won’t find better long-term prices or support anywhere.
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Hope I picked up all the perks. As I expected, the process hasn’t been as easy as just using WP; but, all my links appear to have transferred OK. A plus.
We’ll see how it goes.
It’s pure nonsense. I tried to follow your instructions. The Google desktop looks like nothing described. After a couple of tries I gave up. I don’t need WordPress induced stress.
Hi there, if you are having trouble with your transfer we’re happy to take a closer look. Please reach us here so we can investigate. Thanks! https://wordpress.com/help/
I still encourage you to make WordPress.com a place for amateurs and hobbyists who need a place that will support them to express themselves and make it easy to share their content.
I appreciate it that WordPress has maintained a nice level of dignity in its presentation over the decades. As a classical poet I appreciate not having to deal with all the bells and whistles which detract from the message on some of the other public platforms. I’ve racked up a million views over all the WP sites I’ve guested or guest edited on, and I’m still a grateful fan! Keep up the good work 👏👏👏
I’d just like to know how I can get Jetpack to go onto my WordPress account on my ipad. It went on to my phone but I can’t get it to stick to my iPAD. Can someone explain in simple language because I am an old man with limited tech savvy.
We are not able to investigate this issue here in our comments section, but you can contact app support directly by tapping your profile, then the “Help & Support” option. This will let you contact our app support team directly. Since you are not able to get the app working on your ipad, you can contact via the app on your phone instead. Thanks!
Thank you Jerry.
I am transferring what I can, but you guys don’t handle ‘premium domains’ nor domains registered <60 days ago unfortunately…
Hi there, per industry-wide domain regulations it must be at least 60 days since the domain was registered or last transferred before you can transfer it an any domains provider. So this is not a block on transfers that is specific to WordPress.com, and sadly it is not something we can get around even in special instances such as this. Thank you for your understanding!
Thank u wordpress
You guys are simply awesome! Well done.
This is wonderful
Hi I need to connect my http://www.heavenslightbakeryandcafeinc.com domain name from Wix to WordPress and all data, my Wix subscription ending soon. How do I do this? Can you call
We are not able to assist you here in the blog post comments, but please contact us here and we are happy to take a closer look at your situation and advise you on your migration. Thanks!
Great…I need more of this
Good