Web creation is today’s buzz. Almost everyone wants to have their own personal website with their own personal domain, but how exactly do you register a domain name? Domain registration is one of the most easiest and not to say, one of the most cheapest services you will ever buy for your web needs. Domain registration shouldn’t be looked as a complicated process, it is rather an easy process really.
Picking a Domain Registrar
Domain registration… The first step would be to look for the most cheapest domain registrar and in most cases, it is GoDaddy. With GoDaddy, prices range from sometimes $10.69/yr for domain registration, to sometimes $2.19. I recommend searching up the latest coupons before purchasing any domains from any domain registrar. Registering your domain with any domain seller is fine, however, most of the time webmasters are picky in terms of who their registrars are, simply because of security and the pricing. Here are a few reputable domain registrars that most webmasters trust.
Registering your first couple of domains on any of these providers is a great choice. They provide great support and on top of that, affordable pricing.
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Picking the Perfect Domain Name
Before fully registering a domain name, you must fully understand and decide what you want your domain to be called. This shouldn’t be a hasty step as picking a domain name will be the image of your website. In terms of picking out your domain name, remember that having a memorable domain name is the best in the long run. I like to lay it out in a table like this.
- 1 Worded domains, Best
- 2 Worded domains, Awesome
- 3 Worded domains, Mediocre
- 4 Worded domains, Long
Don’t let this table dictate your overall decision, however, it is a great reference for those who are unsure. Catchy domain names are most often more remembered. This is a marketing technique that will forever be powerful.
How to Register a Domain Name
The process of registering a domain name is a simple process of picking out the perfect domain, then purchasing it. Here are a few video presentations that I found off YouTube that can prove to be beneficial on how to register a domain name step-by-step.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYbSIG_87QU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhQ06S5vwLE
Linking the Web Host to the Domain
After you have finished checking out your domain, your next step is to link your brand new domain to your web host’s name servers. If you don’t have an affordable web host, then that means you won’t have a website, however, we can solve that. Here are 5 Ideal Web Hosts That I Recommend.
In my case, if you did a who.is search for my domain, my name servers are from Fivebean. Your objective is to do the same and link your domain to your web host by changing your default name servers to your web host’s, so you can get started in building your website with your brand new domain. If you don’t know what your web host’s name servers are, simply contact them, then adjust your default ones. Once you have adjusted your domain’s name servers, in a couple of hours, your web host will pick up the domain and you should see that you can now use the domain name that you just purchased.
