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- Step 1: Choose Your Domain Name
- Step 2: Select a Service Provider
- Step 3: Register Your Domain Name
- Conclusion
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Step 1: Choose Your Domain Name
- Choosing the right name is the most important step because your domain name is what will identify you to the world.
- Try to use your company name.
- Use something that reflects your company's services.
- Use short words.
- The best domain names have one word.
- Try not to exceed three words.
- Use words that are easy to spell.
- Avoid complicated punctuation or dashes.
- Decide which URL extension you want to use, such as
- .com:
- Used for personal and business purposes.
- .org:
- Used for organizations and non-profits.
- .edu:
- Used for educational purposes.
- Or other less common URLs, like .net, .cc and .biz.
- .com:
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Step 2: Select a Service Provider
- With so many web hosts available, it may be hard to choose the right provider. Keep in mind different providers will offer different rates and services. Here are a few tips to get you started:
- Search online.
- You can try a general Google search.
- Or you can try popular hosting sites, such as:
- Go Daddy.
- Verio.
- Yahoo!
- Check domain registries, like:
- InterNIC: The Accredited Registrar Directory
- Network Solutions: Find a Domain
- Check your domain name for availability with your preferred service provider.
- If the name is not available, you can choose an alternate name.
- You can also contact the owner of the domain name and try to buy it.
- Compare rates and services for your top choices.
- Choose the best deal.
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Step 3: Register Your Domain Name
- The final step is registering your domain. Registering your domain will name you as the owner.
- Fill out the registration form.
- Include all contact information.
- Think about registering common variations of your main domain.
- Make sure your domain is registered to you and not your service provider.
- For more information, see Mahalo's How to Register a Domain.
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