5 Things to Remember During Domain Registration
Hey Gabe, I've been thinking about starting my own website but I have a lot of questions about getting started. I know you can only answer one at a time so I wanted to start from the beginning. How can I register a domain name and what are some important tips for domain registration?
Before I tell you how a domain name can be registered, it's important for you to know what a domain name is. A domain name is basically the name of your site and it's what people will be typing into their URL bar to reach your site. It's important that you come up with a unique domain name that is easy to remember. If possible, include a keyword that you would like to be found for in your domain name.
Be sure to select a domain name that matches your company's services. When selecting a domain name, it's important for you to choose a short one. The shorter it is, the easier it will be to remember. You can select different domain extensions for your site. You can select co.uk, .net, .com, and so on. Deciding what extension to use also depends on the type of business you have. Once the domain name is selected, you need to pay for the registration charge, which could be anywhere from $5 to $30 per year.
Take a look at the following tips to select the right domain name:
1. A huge number of domains are available on the web. It will not take a lot of time to get lost in all of the different options. A unique domain name is one that will be worth remembering. Once you find a domain name that you feel is short and easy for your customers to remember, you know that you've found a great username.
2. Many domain extension options will be available to you while selecting the domain name. It's recommended to go for a .com. Not many people know this, but in general, people are attracted to sites with the .com extension. If you can't use it, then you will be missing a significant amount of traffic.
3. In order to prevent the chances of misdirecting your audience, you can use a misspelling in your domain name, too. If even you accidently misspell your domain name, often other people will as well. Hence, you can make use of those misspelled words. Sometimes owning a misspelled domain name will ensure that traffic won't be directed somewhere else.
4. It's highly recommended that you keep the domain name short so that people will remember it. Shorter domains are easier to remember than longer ones. This ensures that your domain has a high memory recall factor.
5. If you are planning to include numbers or hyphens in your domain name, you are making a huge mistake. Including hyphens can make you miss potential traffic. People often forget to enter hyphens or numbers when typing a domain name so it's better not to take any chances.
Don't forget to register your domain from an ICANN-accredited registrar, which is the leading internet watchdog for domain names and properties. An ICANN-accredited registrar is sure to register your domain under your name so that it remains your own property.
There are several ICANN-accredited registrars, such as GoDaddy, HostGator, JustHost, Bluehost, HostMonster, Siteground, and many more. These are verified registrars who have exclusive permission from ICANN to register domains for their clients. This ensures that your domain stays in safe hands with a company that is known for its reliability, security, and privacy.
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