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.