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Buying a domain name is an easy process, you just need to choose a domain name, then pay for it and it is yours. The process after that – like setting up your website domain name with your website can be more involved.

While registering the website name you will need to provide an email in the sign-up process, so that you can receive the domain setup details in an email. They are many top-level domains (TLD) like .com  .gov .org   .edu   available today apart from the ever emerging new domain extensions being released like .club .news and many more.

For Australia  .com.au is a top level domain. The au domains are sought after in Australia. [updated 2 October 2018]

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Pricing for all domain name extensions is different depending on what name you choose. Australian domain name extensions like.com.au require a minimum two-year registration and an Australian  Business Number (ABN) for you to register a name for yourself. The popular dot.com domain does not have this requirement and can be registered for just 1 year.

A domain name is the name of a website eg. my site  www.digitalgrog.com.au/ is my domain name and also my online website address. If you’re thinking about creating your own site or blog, buying a domain name or doing a “domain name search” is the first thing that you will do.

To make the process of starting a blog /website easier many website providers now provide both the domain name + webhosting together so that you can set up a website easily and quickly. Some of these providers also throw in a Free domain name if you purchase the webhosting from them, that is needed to set-up a website. Bluehost.com is one such provider that offers free domain name with webhosting account.

In Australia, you need to be an accredited registrar to resell domain names online and provide domain name registrations. AUDA is the authority that manages the Australian domains

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Domain Name providers where you can buy or register a domain name.

When buying a domain name or starting a business- you want to be sure that the company you buying from is reputable and just won't shut down tomorrow. If they have other website related services like webhosting, site security, name transfer available, then it surely is a bonus and adds to their good standing.

I have a list of three names below because they fit most of my criteria eg. been in this business for years, reasonably priced domain names, regular promo deals and a good reputation.

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If you want a domain name for cheap, then godaddy.com is your best bet. They are a wholesaler in the domain name business and this is what they do best. As a website builder, I also appreciate that their domain management interface is really easy to use for multiple domain names.

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1. www.Godaddy.com

[Good Global domain provider with constant good deals and offers]

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You can’t go wrong if you want to start a blog and want both hosting and a Domain name both in a convenient package. Bluehost provides this and I got my blog set up in an hour.

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www.bluehost.com

[ Provides Domains and Hosting in the same place]

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Very straightforward experience, it was very clear for what I was paying for. great prices! 28 Sep 2018

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www.namecheap.com

[ Haven’t used them yet , but seems to have a good reputation]

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Most of time, my technical issues are resolved with level 1 or level 2 support and usually, they are resolved in a timely manner.

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Melbourne It (now netregistry) – Get a Deal

Netregistry (Melbourne IT) is an Australian Internet company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. Formed in 1996, its primary business is domain name registration in most of the major national and global top-level domains.Both godaddy and bluehost  provide both website-domain-names and hosting  but godaddy is known more for domain names and bluehost is more well-known for hosting,  so i have provided both options

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How to acquire a domain name

First, you need to decide if you just need a domain or would you be requiring other services as well like web hosting for your website or blog. Possible Add-ons with a domain name can include webhosting, Website builder, SEO optimiser, Payment acceptance tools for your website etc. Web-hosting is necessary with a domain name purchase to create a website/blog.

If you already got a hosting account then you can just buy a domain and point it to your hosting account where your files or content will be hosted. If you need both a website name+ hosting, then you can just get a package deal. Bluehost and Godaddy have some good deals for names plus hosting which are also given below.

Both of them offer Hosting + free domain name deals but GoDaddy is also one of the larger domain name registration services that also registers Aussie .com.au domain names.

To register a domain name is as simple as checking if a domain name is available and then clicking buy and making a payment for your domain name.

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How to check if a domain name is taken

If you’re hoping to attract many visitors to your blog or website, the name should be short and related to the content/topic of the website. If the name stands out it will help in the branding of the website as well.

Before doing a search for a domain name there are a few useful pointers – you my friend should keep in mind.

1. Keep it short and easy to remember name. NOT something like this ( www.jessejackson-knowstech–blog.com)

2. Keep the name interesting and fresh (like mine )

3. Get a .com or com.au extension as they are more easier to remember rather  than   a  .org  .co or something that is not very popular

Go here and do a search for your name and just buy yourself a good website name if you find one. Make Sure you have your ABN number ready before registration- If you don’t have an Australian business number(ABN), you can get one here.

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Note: Buying a domain name or purchasing a domain is also technically known as “registering your domain name”. You can check for unlimited domain names over here

If you are looking to compare Australian website hosting or domain purchasing with US website hosting and prices, then you need to know the price difference. If you need a local Aussie provider, you can read a detailed review here.

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How to check and register domain names

Before you register your www name online, make a list of several options or names for your website name. Be creative and open to different keyword options for a name.

Your first choice may not always be available as there are already billions of websites operating on the internet with millions of names already taken. Once you’ve got a good list of names do a search for your names that you have shortlisted.

Just  go here do a search for your name and if available, make a payment immediately and buy it – so that you dont lose it to someone else.

Decide what extension you want for your domain name. Options include .com, .org. and .co. and many more new ones are being added every year (latest extension releases is .guru .video .news as well )

The price is usually around $10 for a domain name but sometimes you can get it for as cheap as $1.99 or $2.95 when promo deals are on, but it can vary based on the company offering it and the add-on package you purchase with it.

When you find a URL that works, register and pay for your domain name, and you’re open for business.

If you need any help with setting up your domain etc go daddy has a 24/7 tech support line, which is very helpful and you can actually speak to a person in the US for help compared to some other hosting companies that provide support from overseas countries.

Now that you have sorted your domain name buying, An got an idea of hosting companies, you can read a detailed comparison of local and US hosting companies with prices for hosting in my next post.

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If you are ready to get started today with your online business or just a personal blog, then you might want to check my post https://www.digitalgrog.com.au/australia/starting-a-tech-blog-in-six-easy-steps/ which will give you a step by step break down of how to start your wordpress blog easily today. They have some good recommendations on the list, where  you can get a Free domain name  with your  paid hosting  for a good reasonable price.

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Is your Domain Name already taken?

Domain names are hard to get and most likely the domain name you want is possibly already taken. If you are willing to pay a premium sometimes you can still buy the domain by making an offer.

Below you can check if a name that is already taken can be still purchased by you

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