Before you confirm your domain.....

Before you confirm your domain name and complete your registration, remember to check the spelling of that name to prevent any spelling errors. Once registered, it is near impossible to change the spelling of your domain name and you will be stuck with an ineffective name you may not want to use. Some registrars, however, may offer you the option of a refund (if you've made a mistake with your domain name) within a certain time frame after purchasing your domain. Different companies have different refund policies, so it is always wise to check all terms and conditions before signing up with any domain registrar.

When you register domain...

One thing to keep in mind when you register domain is to maintain and keep-up the quality of your domain name. Quality domains can be easily recognized as they possess the element of effectiveness in drawing visitors to the website they represent. Keeping your domain name short will help people remember that name and will also reduce the probability of errors (spelling or otherwise) when typing that name into a web browser. You want to limit any possibility of losing potential web visitors with a long, difficulty-to-remember and complicated domain name.

Register Domain

When you register a domain, the minimum period of registration is usually a year, where you have the option of renewing your registration after that year is up. Most registrars will also give you the flexibility of registering your domain name for 3, 5 or even 10 years. Registering your domain for a longer term could help lower your yearly registration fee as many registration companies offer discounts if you choose to register your domain for more than a year.

Getting started with Domain names

First things first...why do you need a Domain name? Domain names are a human friendly version of a website address. Without a Domain name, you would be stuck with a load of numbers. Not great for marketing purposes!

So we use Domain names to identify sites. When choosing your Domain name you should select a term people will use to search for your site. Most obviously, this could be your brand or personal name. Think about how you search on Google yourself.