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oegukeen on "Domain change - Google Webmaster Tools"

oegukeen — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 11:15:35 +0000

I recently purchased custom domain upgrade. To be able to use Google Webmaster tools I had to verify the new domain. Doing that, of course, cost me access to old domain.

I would like to be able to see my old data on Google Webmaster Tools for the wordpress.com domain I had. Is there a workaround for this?

Change of address tool only works for top level domains, which I guess wasn't the case since I was a subdomain under wordpress.

Thank you

absurdoldbird on "Renamed blog doesn't appear in search engine after I did address change??"

absurdoldbird — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 21:17:51 +0000

It can take several weeks for search engines to start indexing new blogs and sites. Just be patient. Also make sure that you've got your privacy settings, set to the the correct option. Dashboard - Settings - Reading, then on that page, by 'Site Visibility' select "Allow search engines to index this site" then scroll down and click the 'Save Changes' button.

It might also be a matter of the material already having been published... search engines, particularly Google, don't like duplicate content. Another volunteer here might be able to help you more with that.

melskvell on "Renamed blog doesn't appear in search engine after I did address change??"

melskvell — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 20:16:55 +0000

I had an old blog called Mel's Kvell and Kvetch and decided to rename it to fit the content that I was posting. I was nervous to lose my old posts and subscribers so I kept the old blog name alive. To be honest, even if I delete the old blog address/name, I'd still have the same problem. Basically, Google isn't indexing my new blog.

My question is that nothing turns up in Google or search engines with my new blog. The only results I get now are for the old blog, which looks really bad since the old/original blog no longer has any content.

I should mention that I did an address change, not just a title change. It's been a few weeks now so I'm not sure if timing is the answer.

In a nutshell, I'm wondering how to get people to find my renamed blog on the Internet.

Thanks!

juliemadblogger on "change of admin e-mail contact address verification"

juliemadblogger — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 01:35:24 +0000

Okay, although the address was never officially confirmed, I logged out and logged in again, and now it no longer says my address needs confirmation, so I guess the problem just needed waiting out. Funny, this address has never been used before, so I guess it was just "one of those weird, weird cyberspace things." Thanks, folks. I'm all set.

juliemadblogger on "change of admin e-mail contact address verification"

juliemadblogger — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 00:28:24 +0000

Same deal. It does not confirm my address. It still says my address needs to be confirmed. Is there any way you can send me a proper link? This link will not work on any computer. I have tried changing back to my old address and wordpress dot com does not send a proper link for any address I send.

macmanx on "change of admin e-mail contact address verification"

macmanx — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 22:39:40 +0000

Try saving the change again, then copy and paste the new link into your browser instead of clicking it.

juliemadblogger on "change of admin e-mail contact address verification"

juliemadblogger — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 20:57:27 +0000

Hi, I understand this thread has been flagged for staff attention....I just want to let you know that the problem is unchanged and the link still does not work. The problem seems to be with the link and not with my computer as the link does not work with other computers either. On the "settings" page, my address still shows up, but it states on this page that my address is "unconfirmed." I need to confirm it but have no way of doing so. Thanks.

juliemadblogger on "change of admin e-mail contact address verification"

juliemadblogger — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 18:26:10 +0000

Hi, it seems to be a faulty link. I'm going to try the link on another computer, and if that doesn't work, I'll contact support and see if they can straighten out the matter. Thank you! I think you folks are great. Every time I have a problem, the response time has been lickety-split.

Julie

juliemadblogger on "change of admin e-mail contact address verification"

juliemadblogger — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 18:08:15 +0000

Thanks! I did the one at "personal settings" just fine. I clicked on the link in my e-mail and this link brought me to a confirmation. But I am still having trouble with the first change of address I tried on settings/general. I use Google Chrome. The link redirects to the "settings" page. I also tried the same link with Firefox and it redirected me to the same screen. I tried changing my address to a different address I have, with intent of changing again, but each time I changed, the link I was sent redirected to that same screen. I'm going to restart my computer and then try the link with IE and see what happens.

Julie

timethief on "change of admin e-mail contact address verification"

timethief — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 17:46:44 +0000

We have two separate email address settings at WordPress.com.

Blog notifications for the admin (like comment moderation, Likes, new subscriptions, etc) are sent to the email address at Settings -> General in the Dashboard.

Personal notifications (like comments on your post, subscription emails, and upgrade renewals) are sent to the email address at Users -> Personal Settings in the Dashboard.

See also > Issues Changing your E-mail Address > http://en.support.wordpress.com/email-address/#issues-changing-your-e-mail-address

If in the Users - Personal Settings the new email is "pending" and in the Settings - General the new email address is shown with a message saying it needs confirmation. Try saving the change again. This time, instead of clicking the confirmation link, copy and paste it into your browser.

juliemadblogger on "change of admin e-mail contact address verification"

juliemadblogger — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 17:42:26 +0000

Hi,

I am not sure if this is a glitch. I tried to change my contact e-mail address. It's not really a big deal because my old addy forwards to my new one, but I thought I'd deal with this as I am switching over. I was sent a link to click on to verify my new address. I clicked on the link. The link brought me to the General Settings page where I originally changed my e-mail address. I saw my new address there with the statement that it was pending verification. All I could do was to click on Save, so I did. Now what? It does not seem to be "verified." I have not been sent any further links. Is this a glitch? I am the admin and sole user.

Julie

mertufan on "a blog name that is available"

mertufan — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 23:10:27 +0000

Thank you very much for your prompt reply!
It was very useful!

timethief on "a blog name that is available"

timethief — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 23:05:50 +0000

Is there anyway around this?

Yes you can purchase a domain of your own by purchasing a domain mapping upgrade. In that case it will not matter what the underlying .wordpress.com sub-domain URL is.
http://en.support.wordpress.com/domain-mapping/
http://support.wordpress.com/domain-mapping/register-domain/

timethief on "a blog name that is available"

timethief — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 23:03:40 +0000

There is no way you can register a deleted blog here. There is no recycling of deleted blogs addresses ie.URLs and you can read why that it here > http://en.support.wordpress.com/recycling-blog-names/

mertufan on "a blog name that is available"

mertufan — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 23:01:25 +0000

Hello,
I am hoping to change the address of one of my blogs and the name I want to is a deleted blog.
So the name should be available... but WordPress says that blog exists.
Is there anyway around this? Or a period I should wait before I can get the address?
Please let me know if you know of a solution.
Merve

timethief on "Use the address of one of my deleted blogs"

timethief — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:19:08 +0000

I'm sorry but deleting a free hosted WordPress.com blog is forever. The URL cannot be recycled and used by anyone again. That's why we Volunteers suggest that you choose to make the site "private" instead.

sdlorleans on "Use the address of one of my deleted blogs"

sdlorleans — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:14:16 +0000

I understand that to avoid identity theft or deception deleted blogs' addresses are unavailable for other blogs. I am relatively new to wordpress and when I wanted to change my blog's address I mistakenly created a new blog with this address. I then deleted this blog to make the address available again when I saw the "change address" option.
But now of course this address is unavailable. Is there anything wordpress can do in this particular case.

Cheers,

Loïc.

timethief on "Change address option down?"

timethief — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 19:11:16 +0000

While it's true that we cannot use a function that has been temporarily disabled while Staff work on it and is not available to us, there is an alternative that you can use immediately. The good news is you can purchase your own domain name and domain mapping upgrade. http://en.support.wordpress.com/domain-mapping/ Then it does matter what the underlying .wordpress.com sub-domain URL is that you are mapping from to your new domain.

reginahing on "Change address option down?"

reginahing — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 02:55:49 +0000

I have the same problem - and kind of need to change the name urgently as I'm publishing a piece of research soon. I know it says October 29 on the FAQ page, but if anyone from wordpress can grant us a concession, it'll be much appreciated. Thanks!

timethief on "Change address option down?"

timethief — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 20:06:25 +0000

Oh dear, you failed to use the search utility:
http://en.forums.wordpress.com/tags/change-blog-address
http://en.forums.wordpress.com/tags/change-blog-url
I'm sorry but we Volunteers don't have an answer to this question.

The good news is you can purchase your own domain name and domain mapping upgrade. Then it does matter what the underlying .wordpress.com sub-domain URL is that you are mapping from to your new domain.

knowlife777 on "Change address option down?"

knowlife777 — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:02:11 +0000

I want to change my address and the option has been down for almost two weeks. Does anyone know when that will be up and working again? Thanks!

airodyssey on "Posts & Address Change"

airodyssey — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 22:20:28 +0000

I can't find your "Flowers 1C" post anymore. Either you changed the blog linked to your username or you deleted that post. In any case, here's an explanation and a workaround in regards to the "missing picture" issue:
http://wpbtips.wordpress.com/2009/03/25/full-posts-in-archive-pages/ (see note 3)

In regards to changing an address: I see you sent a request to staff on the topic, but since they haven't reviewed it yet, I cannot read it.
http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/how-to-change-an-address?replies=1
(That was going to be my next tip: to contact staff if you are still experiencing issues)

stevenspring on "Posts & Address Change"

stevenspring — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 02:07:51 +0000

airodyssey,

Thanks for responding to my request for help. Flowers #1C is the photo I posted. It showed up on my Facebook page so I assume it was posted, however when I go to the WordPress' homepage and tag Photography I do not see it posted. Am I not doing something right?

Also, I followed the instructions on how to change my address, but after going to My Blogs under my Dashboard, when I point the mouse at the address I want to change I do not get a Change Blog Address option. Again, am I not doing something right?

Thanks for the help!!! Steven

airodyssey on "Posts & Address Change"

airodyssey — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 22:59:20 +0000

Hi Steven. When I click on your username, the latest post is called "Flowers #1C". Is that what you are talking about?

In regards to changing the blog address, is this the procedure you followed?
http://en.support.wordpress.com/changing-blog-address/#instructions-for-changing-your-blog-address

stevenspring on "Posts & Address Change"

stevenspring — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 19:31:17 +0000

I am brand new to this thing called WordPress, having just read about it yesterday in the Creating Web Pages For Dummies book I borrowed from my library. Yesterday I set up my account and published my first post. Everything went fine. Today, I tried to publish a photo but when I attempted to view it on the WordPress home page, I am unable to find it. How long does it take for something to get posted? Yesterday, it seemed to get posted immediately.

I also have a question about how to change my address. I thought I did so because when I view my post from yesterday, it seemed like the change was made, but just now in the "select the blog you need help with," my old address is listed.

Thanks for the help!!! Steven

hanni on "Can I change my blog address?"

hanni — Sat, 28 May 2011 17:17:38 +0000

Sure! You can use our blog address change tool:

http://en.support.wordpress.com/changing-blog-address/

Let us know if we can be of any more help.

rethzneworld17 on "Can I change my blog address?"

rethzneworld17 — Sat, 28 May 2011 17:08:13 +0000

i'd like to change my domain's name (free account), how can i do that? thanks
Blog url: http://masqueradeparty.wordpress.com/

macmanx on "Address Change not possible"

macmanx — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 22:22:22 +0000

You're welcome!

pabloruedaf on "Address Change not possible"

pabloruedaf — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 22:02:06 +0000

well macmanx, i appreciate you took 3 mins to reply my question with the most clear answer. really really thanks

i will try to reach the owner in any case

macmanx on "Address Change not possible"

macmanx — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 20:47:49 +0000

I’m sorry, but we do not reuse or reassign blog names on WordPress.com.

If you like, you can attempt to contact the owner of that blog and ask them if they would like to transfer it to you. You can do this by either leaving them a message using a contact form if it exists, or leaving a comment on an existing page or post requesting they contact you.

If you are able to reach the blog owner and they are willing to transfer the blog to you, here are the instructions they can use to do that.
http://en.support.wordpress.com/moving-a-blog/#transferring-your-blog-to-another-user-or-account

If they do not respond or refuse the transfer, you will need to select a different name for your WordPress.com blog.

Keep in mind we also offer an upgrade for custom domain names and you can use any WordPress.com blog URL underneath a custom domain. For more details about how domain mapping works:
http://en.support.wordpress.com/domain-mapping/