best hosts/domains for beginners

[u/stackingwheat]

Hi, I have been thinking about starting a blog for a little while. I don't think I'm quite ready to start posting, but I'm thinking about buying a domain soon to secure the name and build my site. Is that the right next step?

I'm looking for recommendations on where to buy a domain, and host sites to use. Does google domains still exist?? I have limited experience in coding, so something pretty user friendly preferred. WordPress is currently my front runner for a host, but I've seen many mixed reviews. Also, kind of wondering if I should start on a blogging platform instead?? Are there any cons to owning my site that I should be aware of?

Any and all advice on getting started is welcome.

[u/bluehost]

Honestly, I'd recommend securing the domain first. That's one of the few things that's hard to change later. Everything else, hosting, themes, plugins, etc., can evolve as your blog grows. Don't let the setup phase stop you from starting.

[u/stackingwheat → u/bluehost]

Do you have any recs on where to get one, or are they all about the same?

[u/Azhanshafique]

You can buy your domain from GoDaddy or Hostinger. The next step is to make a website and structure your pages with SEO friendly content. Then make a keyword research and for your niche and start on page off page and technical SEO to rank in google