How To Buy a Domain Name?
One of the most important stages before building a website is acquiring a domain name.
What is a domain name?
Domain name is the known name of a website, for example: www.cnn.com.
Any computer on the Internet has an IP address, such as: 154.52.33.11.
Since we don’t want to search for websites by typing the 12-digits, the international internet organization has decided to represent websites using names.
Each domain name is registered with the domain name registrar and can be associated with a single owner.
For example www.cnn.com is registered to CNN and no one else can register it or be associated with it.
When looking for a domain name, it is important to know:
How to search for a domain name?
You can search for a domain in one of the main domain registries such as GoDaddy.com – www.godaddy.com.
Search for the desired domain according to the rules mentioned previously in this article.
After finding the right domain, you should buy it.
The annual cost for a domain should be around $10.
Furthermore, there are also free domain names (less suitable for business). You can find them in domain registrars such as - http://www.dot.tk.
Any computer on the Internet has an IP address, such as: 154.52.33.11.
Since we don’t want to search for websites by typing the 12-digits, the international internet organization has decided to represent websites using names.
Each domain name is registered with the domain name registrar and can be associated with a single owner.
For example www.cnn.com is registered to CNN and no one else can register it or be associated with it.
When looking for a domain name, it is important to know:
- Whomever takes up the domain name first, the domain will belong to them. This is the reason it is important to register a domain name that matches your business or name as soon as possible. First come, first served.
- Once a domain is registered in your name you have the exclusive right to it as long as you renew it every year.
- It is not recommended replacing the domain in the future. Your visitors will not recognize your new domain, nor search engines.
- Maximum number of characters for a domain name is 26 and the minimum number is 3.
- Valid characters for Domains are English letters and numbers. The only sign that is permitted is a dash (-). It is allowed only in the middle of the domain name.
- Try to find a short and catchy name, so it will be easy for your customers to remember.
How to search for a domain name?
You can search for a domain in one of the main domain registries such as GoDaddy.com – www.godaddy.com.
Search for the desired domain according to the rules mentioned previously in this article.
After finding the right domain, you should buy it.
The annual cost for a domain should be around $10.
Furthermore, there are also free domain names (less suitable for business). You can find them in domain registrars such as - http://www.dot.tk.