The How to of Buying a Domain Name

u've decided you want to buy a domain name. Great!relate to the subject or theme of the site you want
But how do you actually do it? Basically, this processto build. Then, combine some of those keywords to
boils down to two steps: deciding on the name youcreate a domain name. If you want a domain name
want to buy and then actually buying, or registering,based on the actual name of a person, location or
the domain name. Then, once you own the domainbusiness, this process is very straightforward!
name, you can decide whether to create a websiteOnce you have the name in mind, you'll need to
for it or simply keep it as an investment.check if it's already taken. To do this, just type the
Before You Buy: Deciding on a Domain Namedomain name you want into the Address field of any
The first step in buying a domain name is to decideWeb browser like this: If you are directed to a
what name you want. Before long, you'll discoverwebsite, the domain name is taken. If not, you're in
that buying a new, unregistered domain name is reallyluck!
a lot simpler and cheaper than buying a domain nameNow On to the Buying
that is already owned by someone else. This becauseThe next thing is to go to a domain registration
the pool of domain names has been mined byservice. All you need to do is set up an account with
speculators who are only in it to buy up as manyyour name, snail mail address and e-mail address.
names as possible in the hopes that one dayThese details are required to designate you as the
someone will want to buy it (as opposed to actuallylegal owner of the domain. Then you'll be asked to
looking to create a website for them). Let's face it:register the domain you want, either as a public or
When someone has something they know you want,private registration. If you register privately, your
they are going to charge top dollar for it. If you arename and contact information will not be made
buying something that's out there for the taking,available to the public.
you'll get it for a song.Once the domain name is officially yours, you will
A new, previously unregistered domain name willhave the option of signing up for hosting (if you
probably cost you somewhere in the neighborhoodwant to build a site at the domain) or setting up a
of about $10 a year! I know what you're thinking:blog, or of leaving the domain "parked." If you park
"Yeah, but the chances of the name I want beingthe domain, it will remain registered but unused until
unregistered are so slim!" Not true. Contrary to whatyou are either ready to use the domain or sell it to
you may have heard or read, a great domain name,someone.
one you have thought of yourself, can be yoursAs you can see, buying a domain name takes mere
relatively easily.minutes. Just follow these steps and you'll soon be
When you are deciding on what name to buy, thinkthe proud owner of your domain name! It really is
in terms of keywords. Make a list of keywords thatjust that easy.