> For an individual, renting and managing one's own domain is a costly PITA that gets you less than nothing in return. A counterpoint: When I see someone tryin

> For an individual, renting and managing one's own domain is a costly PITA that gets you less than nothing in return. A counterpoint: When I see someone trying to sell me professional services, and their email is some @gmail.com or similar domain I immediately think they are less professional. Getting a domain for your blog or business is useful in certain regards.