How to Get a Domain Name for Free

How to set up a domain name

It is so important to select a domain name which is easy to remember and which represents you and your new website. The easiest it is to remember, the more hits you will receive.

We will see the following concepts regarding a domain name:

· What is a Dom. Name

· The Free Dom. Name

· Own Your Dom. Name

· Tips on Selecting a Dom. Name

A domain name is the word wide web address for your website. Technically, it is text which corresponds to a numeric internet protocol (IP) address of a computer on the internet. It is a unique address that only one site may have. It is the name, or address, people type into their internet browser to find a website, such as yourcompanyname.com.

How to get a domain name for free.

If you are using a web builder program, you can find many with a simple search at Google, odds are that you have a free domain that came with the program you purchased. Usually these URL's include the name of the web builder, fake builder, your name might look like "yourname.fakebuilder.net"

Obviously this name is much longer and more difficult to remember than you would like. It also confuses your potential customers to see another company name as part of your website address. Although it is free, it may cost you more in the long run because of the loss in marketing value you may encounter. It may be very difficult to market a long, cumbersome name.

How to purchase a domain name

The best option is to purchase your own name. Reasons for having your own name include the following:

· It is easier to remember.

· Search engines will rank you higher.

· It helps people find the site more easily.

· It allows for creating name recognition.

Domain name selection tips

Choosing a name will be one of the most important steps in developing your online business. Therefore, it is critical to invest the time necessary to select the best available name. As you select one, keep the following tips in mind:

· Always look for short names.

· Make sure it is easy to spell as possible.

· Whenever possible choose something catchy and easy to remember.

· In order to receive a better search engine ranking, include your main keyword phrase, or at least part of it, in the name.

· Choose the correct domain for your business for example:

I. The.com domain is reserved for -profit organizations

II. The.org domain is for non-profit orgs

III. The.net is for internet service providers and other internet business.