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Online Business Website Building Tips
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How to register a domain name
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on how to register a domain name
Registering your
own dot com or net is an easy process. The first step, obviously, is to choose a
domain name. You may need to think of more than one domain name because you’ll
find that many good domain names have already been taken. So grab a piece of
paper or open a blank notepad on your computer and start brainstorming different
domain names for your home business website. It’s best to list about 10-15
potential domain names just in case.
The next step is to choose where you would like to register your domain name.
There are literally thousands and thousands of domain registration services
online, so you’ll want to do some research on these services.
A good one that we like is GoDaddy.com. You don’t necessarily have to use their
hosting packages but you can register your domain name with them and then choose
a different web host.
A great tip when registering your domain name with a particular company is to
see whether they offer private domain name registration. Otherwise, the general
public can search online by typing “who is” + the domain name and see the name,
address, and phone number that were used when the domain was registered.
After you have located a domain name registration service online it’s time to
find out if the name you want is available. Start by typing in your first
choice. If that domain name is already taken, the program will tell you so, and
may offer alternative ideas, such as that domain name + .net or .org, or similar
names. Keep trying names until you are told that the name is available.
Tip:
It's best to register a domain name using a dot com extension.
The Domain Name
is Available
If you come across a domain name that you do like and it is available, go ahead
and register it now. Don’t wait until next month to register the name because
chances are that someone else may buy that domain name, so you should act
quickly.
Normally when registering a domain name all you do is enter your billing
address, first and last name, and credit card information. You will be asked how
long you would like to keep your domain name. It is best to register a new
domain name for at least two years, but this option is entirely up to you.
Once you have entered your payment details and registration details you have
officially registered a domain name.
Now that you have registered a domain name it’s time to find web hosting. Get
tips on how to find a good web host provider here.
Tip:
It's best to register a domain name using a dot com extension.
