How do I buy a Domain name?

Every venture of an entity or organization on the web starts with acquiring a domain name. It is your identity, that which distinguishes you from the multitude of entities that occupy the web. Finding and getting the right domain name for you is a relatively simple process. However, to make sure that you get it right the first time, it is vital that you follow certain steps and understand how the world of domains works in general.

Why you have to choose the Perfect Address

Simply having a catchy website address is sometimes enough to get you the traffic you need to grow your business. When your website address or blog address appeals to your target audience, they become more inclined to check out what you have to offer, making conversion that much easier for you.

So, how do you get on the road to doing this with minimal hassle?

What you need to Get Started

Before delving extensively into how to get the best domain name for you, there are a few resources you might benefit from having ready, moving forward.

These include,

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There’s nothing better than starting your campaign on the Internet on the right foot. And today, identifying the best way to get a domain name is one of the greatest ways of doing so.

A List of Domain Name Ideas

As we mentioned earlier, the more compelling, attractive, and relevant your domain name is, the higher the chances of it delivering the result you want. To that end, before moving forward, take some time to sit back and think up a list of names that you feel best describes what you want your domain to represent.

Doing this ahead of time is important because it gives you a clear direction to follow for the domain naming process. When you put the necessary thought into what you want your blog or website name to be, you’re less likely to make a mistake or just pick any name at random.

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Find a Licensed and Reputable Domain Registrar

A reliable domain registrar like Red Craft Media is an invaluable asset when it comes to helping you deal with everything related to your domain needs. Apart from the fact that working with a registrar is a key requirement for setting up your domain with ICANN, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, working with a proficient domain registrar has a lot of perks.For instance, establishing your online presence doesn’t end at simply buying and registering your domain. You’ll likely need other things like web hosting services and several other add-on features.

Red Craft Media provides you with the support you need to put your domain on the map.

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Once you have both these resources handy, you can follow our simple 5-step process and have your domain ready for use in no time!

Step One

Access Your Domain Registrar’s Domain Checker

Remember that list we told you to prepare before? This is where you get to use it.There are millions of websites and blogs out there. By extension, this means that there are several million domain names out there.

Why is this important to you?

Because you can’t give your domain the same name an existing domain is bearing. As such you need to first find out if the name you plan on giving your blog or website is still available for purchase.

This is where a domain-checker tool comes in. One reason we recommend using Red Media Craft is that unlike many other domain registrars out there, we have a trademark resource which saves you the stress of looking for a third-party tool to use.

With this resource, you can easily check the availability of any domain name you have in mind and move forward from there.

Tips for Using Any Domain Checker With Ease

Check the Availability of Multiple Domain Extensions

Due to the large number of sites registered and active out there, it’s possible for the exact domain name you want to be taken already. However, trying a variety of domain extensions can yield better results.

For instance,

domaincheckers.com might already be taken, but domaincheckers.org or domaincheckers.xyz might still be up for purchase.

There are over 200 domain extensions for you to choose from. So, be sure to try as many variations as you can, if you really want a particular domain name.

Manipulate the Domain Name You Want to Use

Adding a few words before or after the domain name you want to use could also achieve the desired results.

For example, a variation of

domaincheckers.com such as, mydomaincheckers.com, thedomaincheckers.com, and so on could be available.

Deal with the Existing Owner

Another alternative open to you is to reach out to the present owner of the domain name you want. However, we don’t recommend this as it often requires you to pay a substantial sum to the individual(s).

Step Two

Perform Your Domain Name Search

With the helpful hints from above, you can conduct a search to verify the availability of that domain name. Our checker has a simple domain extension filter option you can leverage to make this process easier.

Step Three

Select Your Preferred Available Domain Name

After rinsing and repeating Step Two as necessary till you find what you need, you can then pick the domain name that appeals to you the most. If you choose, you can search for as many variations of your new domain name as you wish.

When you’re through with that, you can move to the penultimate step in the process of getting your domain.

Step Four

Buying the Domain

Once you’ve settled on that domain name you want, you’d be directed to a payment processor that will facilitate the easy purchase of your domain. After completing your payment you’ll be promptly directed to the control panel feature where you’ll proceed to complete the registration process.

Note: It is imperative that you avoid filling inaccurate or incorrect data here as all information will be recorded and stored on Whois.

After this, you have just one last thing left to do.

Step Five

Domain Ownership Verification

One of the many data that’ll be requested during Step Four is your email address. It is crucial to the completion of Step Five because a verification link will be sent to it. You have to click on this to complete your domain ownership and registration process.

And with that, you now own a domain!

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