How to register domain names, for newbies
Learning how to register domain names isn't as difficult as you may think, at first.
Even if you're a newbie, registering a domain name is a straightforward process that doesn't take very long to do.
The first thing you have to do before you register a domain name is to come up with domains that relate to the theme of the website you plan on creating (or the websites you want to resell). Come up with more than one selection because if the domains you have your heart set on aren't available, you'll have to start from square one. When you sit down to start the registrations, having a list of potential domain names sitting in front of you will streamline the procedure and save time.
Come up with simple and catchy names that work well on the Internet - anything that's too long or drawn out isn't appealing to most people, so keep it short and sweet. Once you've got your list, search for a company online that registers domain names. There are tons of web hosts that provide domain registration services, so this shouldn't be too hard to figure out. In most cases you're given the option to register a domain name, or register and sign up for a hosting package (this is how your website is stored and published online) - the choice is all yours, depending on your needs and circumstances. You can always stick to registering a few domain names and do without the hosting offers. GoDaddy.com is always a good choice.
When you've selected a company through which to register a domain, all you have to do is follow the instructions that are provided to you on how to register domain names, and go from there. The biggest decision you'll have to make is what extension to use (.com, .org, .net etc.). Payment is usually made through credit card, and goes through instantly, so you have ownership of your new domain name right away. Again, you can order web hosting to go along with the domain, but it's not required. Now that you know how to register domain names, you have all the knowledge you need to get started with your website.
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