How To Register A Website’s Domain Name?

Establishing any corporate identity or venture is not an easy task.

A lot of planning goes to establish it and thereafter get started with the operations. While deciding on the name of the venture, it is essential to also check the availability of the domain name. Once the domain name is available and so is the company name finalised, the business owner has to register the domain. Initially, it sounds a bit complex, but to make it easy for you, we have gathered a complete 4-step guide on how you can register a website’s domain name. 

1. Start the Registration Process by Choosing the Domain Name

In case you have already decided on the brand name or a company name, then you can add some brand name touch to the domain very easily. The domain should be similar to the brand name; this will help the users and consumers to remember it fast. There are certain things to consider at the time of choosing a domain name.  

These are as follows: 

1. Follow the website name ideas similar to the brand name.

2. Choose a small and crisp domain name. 

3. Go with the style that you prefer. 

There are several extensions to choose from. The most common is .com, but in case it is not available, then you can opt for any other. You just need to make sure it is easy to remember from the client and consumer’s perspective. 

2. Check Whether the Domain is Available or Not

The process is very simple. Whenever a consumer types a brand URL, then the browser will transfer the request to the Global Network to locate the brand’s online website with the help of the DNS (Domain Name System). It is a decentralised system to name the website. With DNS, your client or consumer can access the online presence of your brand. Once you have selected the domain name, now you have to check the domain availability. It will take only seconds to check it. You can check it with several tools like GoDaddy, Big Rock, and several others. 

3. Select the Domain Name Registrar

With a registrar, you can reserve and register the domain name. You can directly register as well with the help of the web-hosting services like BigRock, GoDaddy, Bluehost, etc. To select the domain name registrar, it is better to choose a well-known provider. With a domain name registrar, you can keep all of the website tasks under one roof. 

The domain name will cost you approximately 10-15 USD annually and even significantly higher. Make sure to look for your budget at the time of choosing the domain name registrar. 

4. Buy the Domain Name and Follow the Registration

Now you have decided on the domain name for your company or brand along with the registrar to go forth, buy the domain name and register for it. First, buy it. Afterward, the registrar will register it in your name or your company’s name.  

Conclusion 

Follow these simple four-step guides at the time of registering a website domain name. Make sure to follow each step one by one and don’t skip any. Take into consideration the budget and several other important factors at the time of choosing the particular domain name.