What is a domain name?

A domain name is a unique web address on the Internet, like www.example.com. Much like buying real estate in the physical world, when you register a domain name it becomes your property in the online world. No two domain names can be the same which means that if the domain name you want is already registered, you are unfortunately out of luck. Domain names can also have different domain extensions, or TLDs, attached to the end of it. For example, you may own www.example.com, however www.example.net may still be available.

What is a domain extension?

Domain extensions are the letters that appear after your domain name. For instance, in www.example.com, .com is the extension. There are several to choose from and they typically represent a word – com represents the word “commercial”, mobi is short for “mobile”, and so on.

Is My Domain Name Available?

Let’s find out! Enter the domain name you wish to use in the search box and then click Search. If your domain name is available you will be taken to a page to review and purchase it. If your domain is not available, we provides variations and other extensions for you to choose from.

How Should I Choose My Domain Name?

Short names that are easy to remember perform the best. It’s also best practice to choose a domain name that closely resembles your business name. Some people also use keywords in their domain name to help visitors easily find them in search engines. Your domain name can use letter, numbers and hyphens but not special characters.

Why Do I Need a Domain Name?

Your domain name is how visitors easily find you online. It is often the first step in getting your website started because it is like establishing your website’s street address on the internet. If you did not have a domain name, you would have to give out your IP address to everyone who wanted to visit your website, which would get confusing and be easily forgotten