Domain name

At the moment I have not bought a domain name for my website, and it's not something I'm particularly interested in doing any time soon. I understand that having a domain name is more professional, but at the same time I don't think it affects traffic, and I don't think the URL really matters, especially in comparison with things such as content. I think in this day and age, where people (such as me) are very stingy with their money, using a free website isn't uncommon, and doesn't put people off.

However, I have looked at how much it would cost me to get a domain name on the free site I am currently using:

Conversion:

1 year: $29.95 = £19.86

2 years: $24.99 per year = £16.57 per year = £33.14

5 years: $22.46 per year = £14.90 per year = £74.50

10 years: $19.27 per year = £12.78 per year = £127.80

Month breakdown (rounded up):

£19.86/12 = £1.66
£33.14/24 = £1.38
£74.50/60 = £1.24
£127.80/120 = £1.07

I really hope all this maths is right. I'm sure someone will correct me if not.

Registering for a domain name isn't as expensive as I'd thought, but you would have to keep renewing it if you buy the shorter year/two year packages. It's always nice to know it's there, so if I wanted to register myself one, I can do it and attach it to my current website. I wouldn't have to design another one.

This may be something I think about in the future, but not right now. I think I would rather save the tiny amounts per month so I can buy noodles physical things to benefit my course and my work.