Web domain name registration, step by step
Web domain name registration is easy - just follow this simple step-by-step guide and you'll be the proud owner of your very own domain in no time.
1. Before you register a web name, it's necessary to find a registrar - a company that has the authority to register the domain name on your behalf. Do an Internet search for registrars or domain name resellers and you'll come up with a long list of potential service providers.
2. The first thing you have to do once you've found a registrar is select a .com or .net extension. Of course, there are many more options in addition to these two choices, but .com and .net are the most common extensions chosen for websites. Make your selection based on availability and what works best for you.
3. No matter what web domain registration provider you choose, the process is straightforward and easy to follow. Usually the next step, after deciding what extension you want, is to type in the domain name you want to register. Once you've typed in the name, the search engine will check the availability of the domain and let you know if you can purchase it.
4. If the website you want is available, another screen will load with the good news. You're then given the opportunity to select the domain and continue on with the registration. If the website isn't available, a message will pop up telling you that it's already been registered, and to try again. Keep going until you get a successful match.
5. Now all you have to do is create an account and fill out your payment information. Prices vary depending on the registrar, but you can easily register a web name for an annual fee of less than $10. Web domain name registration isn't expensive - it's the monthly hosting fees that can add up over time.
6. Once you've purchased the domain you have full ownership, but you will have to buy a hosting plan if you want to develop a website eventually. You can buy a hosting package from the registrar that processed your web domain name registration, or select a different company to provide hosting services.
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