| companies offer domain name registration, and if | | | | to the nameserver of my hosting at GoDaddy so |
| you're a newbie web builder it can become a bit | | | | that my websites can show up. |
| confusing. There are many domain name registrants | | | | Here are the steps I would need to take to ensure |
| out there, and you want to make sure that you | | | | that my website shows up with my domain name on |
| choose a reputable company. Most of the time, | | | | the web. |
| you're going to be okay choosing almost any domain | | | | 1. First I will need to attain the DNS server settings |
| registration company that's well known, such as | | | | from my hosting provider. I should ask my hosting |
| GoDaddy or Enom. | | | | provider (in this case, GoDaddy) to tell me what the |
| How much does it cost? | | | | DNS server settings should be for my domain name. |
| Usually prices run $6-$10 per domain name. Any more | | | | They usually look something like 2. Next, I should |
| than that, and I wouldn't shell out extra bucks for a | | | | change the two settings to what my hosting |
| domain name when you can get it for cheaper. | | | | provider gives me. I would just log into my domain |
| Sometimes you can catch nice specials at GoDaddy | | | | account and take a look at the DNS server settings |
| for domain packages and end up only spending about | | | | to ensure that these match what my hosting |
| $2 bucks per domain name. | | | | company gave me.I have video tutorials available at |
| What's next? | | | | my website which show you how to do this in depth. |
| After you've purchased your domain name you'll | | | | 3. Then, I go ahead and upload my files to the web. I |
| need to make sure you go purchase your hosting so | | | | typically use an FTP program for this. One free |
| you can have a place for your site files to reside. | | | | program is FreeFTP, which can be downloaded from |
| Only then can you use your domain name to show | | | | I would just need to make sure my index file is |
| up on your website. | | | | uploaded (this way my home page will show up on |
| If you are with a company like GoDaddy, you can | | | | the web)...and wait for up to 72 hours for the |
| actually purchase both your domain name and hosting | | | | nameserver to point in the direction of my hosting. |
| with them. This may make the transition seamless | | | | Typically this takes about 2 hours or less, but domain |
| for you and the customer service with GoDaddy is | | | | companies like to tell you to wait the full 72 hours, |
| great so they will take you through the steps you | | | | just in case.My video tutorials show you how to do |
| need to sync up your domain name with your hosting | | | | this. |
| account. | | | | (*The INDEX file is the homepage of your website, |
| However, if you choose, for whatever reason, to | | | | which under most circumstances should always be |
| purchase your domain name elsewhere, then you will | | | | named "index". This ensures that your website home |
| need to make sure that your domain name is | | | | page will show up on the site!) |
| "pointing to" your hosting server. It's called a | | | | Once this is completed, you should see your website |
| "nameserver". | | | | appear at your new domain name within a few hours! |
| For example, I have an account with where I | | | | You’re done. |
| purchase nearly all of my domain names. But having | | | | Now, it’s time to enjoy your website and its |
| this domain name alone is no good if it's not pointing | | | | benefits! |