About Domains

About Domains

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Domains play a major role of the web, as they are the heart of an address that leads us to the website of our choice. Domains are important for both business and personal use. Domains are easy to register and obtain for anybody and can be done right on the Internet. Continue reading below to find out how you can register your domain name, and why it is important for you to have one.

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The Definition of a Domain

1. Domains are used to name your place on the web. It is often the main part of your URL that leads to your website. For example:
   (www.my-domain-name.com). Domains are a very important part of your website name, because it will be responsible for helping attract visitors to your website. Email addresses are often set up with domains, too, such as email@yourdomainhere.com.

How do I Get My Own Domain?

2. First your must research your name to see if it is already in use. Check out websites such as register.com or GoDaddy.com. Most domain and web-hosting services offer free domain searches to get you started. Decide if you would like a .com, .org, .biz or .info. Then sign up for a domain at your chosen website that best fits your budget needs. Register your domain name, and purchase it.

What Does a Domain Name Cost?

3. Some domains start out as low as $1.99 per year. Others are $10 or more. Some websites offer domains to fit your business or personal needs. Domain names must be renewed every one or two years. If you do not register them in time, you risk losing the name to someone else.

Where Can I Purchase a Domain Name?

4. A popular website that offers low cost domains is GoDaddy.com. (see resources) They often have $1.99 sales for .net or .info domains. You can purchase multiple domains at a time. Active-domain.com offers domains for $2.85. Google also offers domains too. Most are $10. Registration is often very simple at these websites. Be sure to store your username and passwords so that you can obtain your domain account information. You will need your username and password to update addresses, payment information, and where you are hosting your domains. Some domain sellers often offer web-hosting services too.

Why Do I Need a Domain?

5. Domains are important for businesses and for the success of your website. It gives you your branded name on the Internet. Domains also make it easy to remember the address of your website as well. Businesses need domains to advertise their products and services across the web. The name of their domain is important and must be thought through as it will be a vital role in an advertising campaign. Domains can also protect a copyright or trademark too. They are also important for personal websites too. Domains can be a great way to create a family website or personal hobby or blog so that it can be shared with everybody