How to Register a Domain Name

Steps

1. 1
   Select a tentative domain name. This name will go between the www. and the .com (or .net, or .org or .whatever).
   • It’s a good idea to come up with several possible names for a web site. Many names are already in use. Also, remember that a hyphen can make the difference between availability and unavailability. For example, while www.MyWebSite.com might not be available, www.My-Web-Site.com might be up for grabs.
   • Don’t rule out a .org or .net or other suffix like .name, .mobi, .tv, .biz, .info, .tel or .pro. Anyone can purchase domain names with these suffixes, so if www.AwesomeClothingForYourDog.com is unavailable, try www.AwesomeClothingForYourDog.tel instead.
2. 2
   Go to www.NetworkSolutions.com and see what domain names are available. Network Solutions maintains not only a list of what domain names people can still buy, they also offer alternative available domain names in case the one you want is taken.
   • Try out a few different domain names. Double-check the spelling of every word before committing to paying to register a domain name.
   • A domain name will identify your business or hobby for a long time, so look at the way it reads. For example, www.WeAreMu.com may just denote a fraternity, but it can also read “Wear Emu,” which may cause confusion or protests from animal activists.
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   Pay for the selected domain name. Network Solutions offers different levels of services.
   • Purchase only the services you need. Network Solutions offers packages that will help market a web site or even design it. These services, while helpful, aren't necessary. All anyone must spend is the cost of actually purchasing the domain name.


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