How To Register a Domain Name

  • October 22, 2009
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You’re ready to debut your web site, but you need a URL. Give your web site a domain that is both memorable and fitting.

You Will Need

  • A domain name
  • Internet access
  • Payment
How To Register a Domain Name: Choose a name

Step 1: Choose a name

Pick a name that is simple, short, and fits your content. If you are registering a business web site, the name of the business should be the domain name.

How To Register a Domain Name: Search for name

Step 2: Search for name

Go to an official internet registrar online. Search for the domain name you want to register to check if it’s available. If the name isn’t available, comparable alternatives are sometimes suggested.

Consider purchasing additional, similar names. In addition to .COM, consider buying .NET and .ORG, too. This helps direct traffic to your site.

How To Register a Domain Name: Register

Step 3: Register

Register an account with your provider. This typically involves supplying contact and billing information.

How To Register a Domain Name: Purchase domain

Step 4: Purchase domain

Purchase the domain name. Now you have successfully reserved an address that is memorable, short, and fits your site’s content.

Did you know? There are about 110 million domains currently registered online.

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Comments (3)

CCMovies

Very nice video, helpful!

over 2 years ago by CCMovies

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fourblogger

Nice Video tutorial for domain.

over 2 years ago by fourblogger

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Adol_Fina

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4 months ago by Adol_Fina

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