{"id":19093,"date":"2018-04-11T23:16:09","date_gmt":"2018-04-12T04:16:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/?p=19093"},"modified":"2021-07-02T09:50:27","modified_gmt":"2021-07-02T14:50:27","slug":"how-register-domain-name","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/how-register-domain-name\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Register A Domain Name"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Every business needs a website, the first step towards getting your site online is to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/domains\/\">register a domain name<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hopefully, you\u2019ve already spent some time brainstorming some potential domain names. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below you\u2019ll learn how to register a domain name, some domain registration mistakes you\u2019ll want to avoid, and how to choose the best domain name possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-registering-a-domain-name\">Registering a Domain Name<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When registering a domain name you\u2019ll have a few different routes to take:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/support.hostgator.com\/articles\/how-to-register-a-domain-name\">Register a domain with your hosting&nbsp;package<\/a><\/li><li>&nbsp;Register a domain name without purchasing hosting<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The route you choose will depend upon whether to not you already have a hosting account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Register a Domain Name - HostGator Tutorial\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7r9AMcsV6oc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-option-1-how-to-register-a-domain-and-hosting\">Option 1: How to register a domain and hosting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Registering a domain name with a hosting account is the easiest option since everything about your website will live in one location. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re signing up for hosting with HostGator as your web host, then you\u2019ll follow the steps below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Choose your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/web-hosting\">HostGator web hosting package<\/a>.<\/li><li>On the next page, you\u2019ll be able to register a new domain. Just enter your domain name, choose the domain name extension, and HostGator will tell you if the domain is available.<\/li><li>Once you\u2019ve found a domain you like that\u2019s available you\u2019ll complete your order and your domain will be ready.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-option-2-how-to-register-a-domain-without-additional-hosting\">Option 2: How to register a domain without additional hosting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you already have a hosting account somewhere and just want to purchase a domain, then you\u2019ll have multiple options to choose from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are dozens of different domain name registrars you can use, but for the sake of example let\u2019s assume you want to register your domain at HostGator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/domains\">HostGator domain name registration tool.<\/a><\/li><li>Enter your desired domain name. The tool will show you if it\u2019s available, along with the domain name extensions are available.<\/li><li>Choose your desired domain combination and complete the checkout.<\/li><li><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>When registering your domain name, it&#8217;s a good idea to check to see if your registrar offers domain privacy. This added feature will protect your personal information from potential spammers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-domain-registration-mistakes-to-avoid\">Domain Registration Mistakes to Avoid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond keeping the points from the first section in mind, it\u2019s also important to avoid common pitfalls when purchasing a domain name. Avoid the mistakes below and you\u2019ll be on your way towards making a higher-quality long-term investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-do-your-research-first\">1. Do Your Research First<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you aren\u2019t using any trademarked words or phrases. This is an innocent enough of a mistake, but it can really come back to bite you. There are multiple entrances where webmasters have been sued, or forced to turn over the domain that includes a trademarked phrase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-double-check-your-spelling\">2. Double-Check Your Spelling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In a rush to register your domain name, it\u2019s common to misspell your domain and click purchase before you realize your mistake. If you\u2019re surprised that a certain domain is still available, then double-check the spelling <em>before<\/em> you end up wasting your money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-look-for-multiple-meanings\">3. Look for Multiple Meanings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some words have more than one meaning. You\u2019d hate to register your domain and build out your site only to realize that your domain doesn\u2019t mean what you think it means.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should also check to see if your domain name translates to a different or unfavorable meaning in other languages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hopefully, by now you can answer the question, &#8220;how do I register a domain name?&#8221; with total confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-choose-a-domain-name\">How to Choose a Domain Name<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/whats-in-a-name-choosing-the-right-domain-name-for-your-website\/\">Choosing the right domain name<\/a> is important. After all, it\u2019s going to act as the foundation for your brand online. It\u2019ll be what your visitors remember you by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pick something too difficult to remember and it\u2019ll be hard to establish a strong brand. The perfect domain name will help build your online presence for both users and Google. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep the tips below in mind when choosing the perfect domain when register for your new website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-have-a-few-different-options-in-mind\">1. Have a Few Different Options in Mind<b><br>\n<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The last thing you want is to give up in frustration because your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/what-to-do-if-domain-name-already-taken\/\">dream domain isn\u2019t available<\/a>. You will be able to check if it&#8217;s available by searching for it within the domain search bar.  To avoid this make sure you have a list of different domains to choose from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After you\u2019ve gone through the brainstorming phase you\u2019ll probably have a ton of options to choose from. Narrow this down to your top five and head over to your domain registrar of choice to purchase the domain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-choose-the-right-domain-extension\">2. Choose the Right Domain Extension<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have your heart set on a domain TLD, and the .com is taken, then you might think about compromising for a different <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/top-level-domain\/\">domain name extension<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although this can be tempting, it\u2019s important not to choose a domain name extension that will reflect negatively on your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In terms of popularity, .com is the most popular, followed by .net, and .org.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can get away with choosing another domain name extension, but make sure that a competitor site isn\u2019t using another more popular domain name extension. When people are typing in your domain name, they might end up typing in the .com and be taken to a totally different website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-keep-it-short-readable-and-memorable\">3. Keep it Short, Readable, and Memorable<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your domain name should be as short as possible and easy to remember, while being related to your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of companies like Apple and Google, or websites like Smart Passive Income and Zen Habits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their domains are short, memorable, and in some cases give you an idea of what the company is about. Think about domains that you remember and company names you like and take those as inspiration when choosing your domain.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every business needs a website, the first step towards getting your site online is to register a domain name. 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