{"id":21194,"date":"2023-05-02T18:38:03","date_gmt":"2023-05-02T18:38:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/?p=21194"},"modified":"2025-03-15T11:39:35","modified_gmt":"2025-03-15T11:39:35","slug":"how-to-choose-a-domain-name","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/how-to-choose-a-domain-name\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose a Domain Name That is Unique and Brandable"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you want to establish an online presence, be it a blog, a portfolio, or a new online storefront, one of the first steps is deciding on a name. Usually, deciding on a business name will directly lead to choosing a domain name for your new venture.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your domain name can impact everything from your search engine ranking to the actual sales you make (if your website is selling something). You will want to know how to pick a good domain name that is <strong>easy to remember, unique, fits your brand and of course available.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article will be your guide on how to choose a domain name. It will cover some tips for picking a domain name, how to buy a domain name, and what to look for when choosing a domain name registrar.<\/span><span id=\"what\"><\/span><\/p>\n\r\n<style>\r\n  #ctablocks_inline_98{\r\n          background-color: #000000;\r\n        color: #ffffff;\r\n    border-radius: 6px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  #ctablocks_inline_98 p{\r\n    color: #ffffff;\r\n  }\r\n  #ctablocks_inline_98 .button{\r\n        background-color: #3339F1;\r\n      color: #ffffff;\r\n    border-color: #3339F1 !important;\r\n  }\r\n  #ctablocks_inline_98 .button:hover{\r\n    background: rgba(51,57,241,0.8);\r\n    color: #ffffff;\r\n    opacity: 1;\r\n  }\r\n        #ctablocks_inline_98 .ctablocks_content_info p {\r\n        padding-left: 36px;\r\n      }\r\n      #ctablocks_inline_98 .ctablocks_content_button {\r\n          margin-left: 37px;\r\n      }\r\n  @media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1260px) {\r\n      #ctablocks_inline_98 .ctablocks_content_button {\r\n          margin-left: 37px !important;\r\n      }\r\n  }\r\n  ;\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div id=\"ctablocks_inline_98\" class=\"ctablocks_container inline_type\r\n        \">\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"ctablocks_content clear\">\r\n    <div class=\"ctablocks_content_info\">\r\n      \r\n            <div class=\"title-wrap\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t                  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/Group-175063@2x.png\" alt=\"Build your website in 1 minute\" title=\"Build your website in 1 minute\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t            <h4>Build your website in 1 minute<\/h4>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n              <p>Create your dream website with 10Web AI Website Builder <br> and take your business online!<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"ctablocks_content_button\">\r\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/ai-website-builder\/\" class=\"button\" data-gtag=\"sign-up-blog\" data-buttontype=\"sign-up\" data-gtag=\"cta-98\" data-buttontype=\"cta-inline\"\r\n\t        >Generate Your Website<\/a>\r\n            \r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 50px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is a domain name?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before we get into the details of how to pick your domain name, let&#8217;s set the stage for what a domain name is.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may know a domain as a word or phrase, usually ending in a .com, typed into a browser to visit a website. Every computer, or server on the public internet is accessible via an IP address. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>The domain name is a way to more easily associate a memorable word with not so memorable IP address.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) is a non-profit organization that oversees the registration of domain names. A domain name is registered through a company acting as a domain registrar. These are domain registrar companies like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hover.com\/\">hover.com<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.namecheap.com\/\">namecheap.com<\/a> that will register a domain name for you as well as be able to provide other services such as WHOIS privacy and email services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WHOIS is a database where information about domain names and IPs is stored. It is a public database and you can use websites like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whois.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.whois.com\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to look for owners of domain names and IP blocks. For this article, we are mostly concerned with the domain name so IP addresses are out of scope.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The last bit of helpful technical information when talking about domain names is the different parts of the domain name.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/3.png\" alt=\"Parts of a URL\" width=\"1484\" height=\"832\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/3.png 1484w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/3-742x416.png 742w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/3-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/3-768x431.png 768w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/3-371x208.png 371w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/3-600x336.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1484px) 100vw, 1484px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If we take a look at the URL <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.10web.io\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/my.10web.io<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, there are a few parts we can break it down to.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s start with the https:\/\/, this is the protocol and is usually http or https. The domain name is 10web.io while the \u201cmy\u201d part is a sub-domain.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subdomains are a way to break out parts of your website that would benefit from having their own dedicated section. Some common examples would be blog.domain.com, shop.domain.com, or in the case of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10web.io<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> dashboard, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.10web.io\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">my.10web.io<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The last part of the domain name is the <strong>TLD (Top Level Domain)<\/strong>, which is the .com, .net, .org, and even .io. The most common TLD is the .com but now there are many more TLDs that represent countries such as .us for the United States, or .it for Italy, and vanity TLDs for almost any interest from photography to design and style.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that we have some of the technical terms under our belts, let\u2019s take a look at things to consider when choosing a domain name.<\/span><br \/>\n<span id=\"steps\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 100px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 steps for choosing a relevant and memorable domain name<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s start with some tips on how to pick a good domain name. These are four guiding steps on how to choose your domain name. If you keep these tips in mind when choosing a domain name it will make the whole process easier.<\/span><br \/>\n<span id=\"s1\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 100px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Understanding your brand<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first step is to make sure <strong>your website represents your brand.<\/strong> This can look different depending on whether you are starting a blog or starting a business, but in either case, your domain will be a visitor&#8217;s first introduction to your brand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another word for your brand is<strong> your purpose<\/strong>, the reason your domain exists. In other words, why are you doing what you are doing?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One way you can align with your brand is by selecting the <strong>right TLD or Top Level Domain<\/strong>. Often .com TLDs are the way to go, but as the internet has been around for many years now, less and less common .com domain names are available. The TLDs for .net and .org represent networks and organizations respectively. Neither one of these may accurately describe your venture.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/09\/2-4.png\" alt=\"Domain extensions AKA suffixes\" width=\"1484\" height=\"832\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/09\/2-4.png 1484w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/09\/2-4-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/09\/2-4-742x416.png 742w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/09\/2-4-768x431.png 768w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/09\/2-4-371x208.png 371w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1484px) 100vw, 1484px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One option is to look at vanity domain names such as .blog or .me if you were running a blog. If you were running a restaurant, maybe .shop or .restaurant would be a good choice. There are so many choices now. A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.namecheap.com\/domains\/full-tld-list\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">full TLD<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> list can be found online.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A great example of understanding your brand and choosing a TLD based on that understanding is the .io TLD used by 10web.io. The .io TLD has become synonymous with tech companies due to I\/O being a technical phrasing for input\/output.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span id=\"s2\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 100px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Brainstorming domain name ideas<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, when deciding on your domain name, it may take some time and a few rounds of brainstorming before you find a name that fits your brand and is available.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maybe you luck out the domain that matches your brand and business name is available right away. If so, consider yourself lucky. Do not expect to be able to register a 3 or 4-letter domain name as most if not all of them have been registered.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More than likely you will need to find a clever combination of branding and the business name to come to the perfect domain name.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>If you are stuck on a name, you can use <a href=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/business-name-generator\/\">10Web AI Business Name Generator<\/a> which may get the creative juices flowing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your ideal domain name isn\u2019t readily available, one option would be to choose a domain name that describes what you do as a business or a service. In this case, think about your audience. Are you serving a global base or a local community? If local, can you pick a name that refers to the local city or state?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As an example, let\u2019s say that you own a bookstore in San Antonio, TX and it\u2019s called Books Books Books. The domain, booksbooksbooks.com is probably taken so instead you decide on the domain name, satxbooks.com. Choosing a name that is more relevant to your audience is also a great way to land a recognizable and memorable name.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When brainstorming on how to pick a good domain name, keep in mind that while your domain can have numbers and hyphens, you will want to avoid both of these unless there is a good reason to include them.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span id=\"s3\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 100px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Checking availability and trademark infringement<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every registrar has a way to check if a domain name is available. Often all you need to do is enter a domain name and click search. You should see a result.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, you can check the availability of a certain domain at <a href=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/domain-name\/\">https:\/\/10web.io\/domain-name\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Checking-for-domain-availability-at-10Web.png\" alt=\"Checking for domain availability at 10Web\" width=\"1891\" height=\"761\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-36196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Checking-for-domain-availability-at-10Web.png 1891w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Checking-for-domain-availability-at-10Web-742x299.png 742w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Checking-for-domain-availability-at-10Web-1484x597.png 1484w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Checking-for-domain-availability-at-10Web-150x60.png 150w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Checking-for-domain-availability-at-10Web-768x309.png 768w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Checking-for-domain-availability-at-10Web-1536x618.png 1536w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Checking-for-domain-availability-at-10Web-600x241.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1891px) 100vw, 1891px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A domain being available could mean a couple of different things.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The domain name is outright available and ready for purchase.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The domain name might be registered but still available if the owner is willing to sell.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lastly, if the domain you decided on is not available you may be given other opportunities for purchasing similar domains that are available. You might be surprised at what is available if you are willing to compromise on not having a .com domain name.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on your country, there may be some <strong>legal due diligence<\/strong> that needs to be done before you can safely register your domain name.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For this section, we will mostly be talking from the perspective of starting a new business. If you are starting a new business, more than likely you will need to register the business with a state government.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the steps when creating a business is making sure nobody else is using the exact or even similar name. This is also a great way to verify the domain you have chosen is not the name of another business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is also good to verify a <strong>domain name is not infringing on trademarks<\/strong> and is the same name as a global company. The practice of buying a domain that you know is to be under somebody else\u2019s trademark is called cybersquatting. An example of this might be if you registered the domain friski.es. Friskies is a popular brand of cat food, but if you registered the domain frisky with a .es TLD might be a copyright or trademark issue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some countries, if taken to court, you could be forced to surrender the domain name.<\/span><br \/>\n<span id=\"s4\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 100px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Finalizing your domain name<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, you have determined a domain that is a fit for your brand, and you have brainstormed ideas around the domain name and what you want to convey when people hear your domain. The second to last part is checking availability and trademark infringement to make sure your domain name can not be construed as trying to be another product or business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After all that is complete, and you know how to choose a good domain name, you can decide on which registrar you want to go with. There are many reputable companies out there.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One thing you should consider when choosing a domain registrar is the <strong>pricing of the initial registration versus the pricing of any future renewals.<\/strong> If you are planning to have this domain name for the foreseeable future, it might be worth just renewing for 3-5 years at a time if there is a discount.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have done your comparison, and before you click purchase, review some of our dos and don&#8217;ts for successful domain names.<\/span><br \/>\n<span id=\"dos_donts\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 100px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dos and don\u2019ts of a successful domain name<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep in mind that no rule is 100% a do or 100% a don\u2019t. There is some wiggle room but keep these dos and don&#8217;ts in mind when deciding on that domain name.<\/span><br \/>\n<span id=\"dos\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 100px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dos<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/2.png\" alt=\"Dos of choosing a domain name\" width=\"1484\" height=\"832\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/2.png 1484w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/2-742x416.png 742w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/2-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/2-768x431.png 768w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/2-371x208.png 371w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/2-600x336.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1484px) 100vw, 1484px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol class=\"black\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DO: double and triple-check the spelling of your domain name before clicking buy. This comes from personal experience. Some registrars will allow you to cancel a domain name within the time window of purchasing it. This is only sometimes the case, so check your registrar&#8217;s policies. This may factor into where you decide to purchase. You do not want to end up with a slightly misspelled domain name for a year.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DO: Pick a short and concise domain name. Satxbooks.com would be much easier to remember than sanantoniotexasbooks.com.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DO set up auto-renew for your domain name. You do not want to let your domain name expire without you knowing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DO consider purchasing some versions or common misspellings of your domain name, especially if the domain is long or hard to spell.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span id=\"donts\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 100px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#8217;ts<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/1.png\" alt=\"Don'ts of choosing a domain name\" width=\"1484\" height=\"832\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/1.png 1484w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/1-742x416.png 742w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/1-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/1-768x431.png 768w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/1-371x208.png 371w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/1-600x336.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1484px) 100vw, 1484px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol class=\"black\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DON\u2019T use numbers in your domain name unless your brand centers around it. Here 10web.io is a good example of an exception to this don\u2019t. While tenweb.io works and redirects to 10web.io, 10web is part of the branding.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DON\u2019T use abbreviations for your business\/domain name, unless you are 100% certain it could not be confused with anything else.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DON\u2019T use hyphens unless absolutely necessary.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DON\u2019T think that long-tail domain names are necessary. An exact match long-tail domain is one that is overly specific. For example, the domain weddingcakesinwillowdalekansas.com is very specific and there could be shorter options.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DON\u2019T squat on a domain that you know is infringing on others\u2019 copyright or intellectual property.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 100px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fastest way to find and buy your domain name<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to avoid the complexity of searching for and registering your domain name, consider 10Web&#8217;s solution.<\/p>\n<ol class=\"black\">\n<li>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/domain-name\/\">https:\/\/10web.io\/domain-name\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Enter a domain name you have in mind or your business name and click <strong><strong>Search.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Registering-a-domain-with-10Web.png\" alt=\"Registering a domain with 10Web\" width=\"1892\" height=\"767\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-36215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Registering-a-domain-with-10Web.png 1892w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Registering-a-domain-with-10Web-742x301.png 742w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Registering-a-domain-with-10Web-1484x602.png 1484w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Registering-a-domain-with-10Web-150x61.png 150w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Registering-a-domain-with-10Web-768x311.png 768w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Registering-a-domain-with-10Web-1536x623.png 1536w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Registering-a-domain-with-10Web-600x243.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1892px) 100vw, 1892px\" \/><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>You will be redirected to 10Web Dashboard <span><span> where you can explore all the available domain options. Please note that, at the time of writing this article, there is a <strong>special promotion<\/strong> offering a free domain worth up to $30 with 10Web Pro Plans.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Available-domains-shown-in-10Web-dashboard.png\" alt=\"Available domains shown in 10Web dashboard\" width=\"1903\" height=\"906\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-36219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Available-domains-shown-in-10Web-dashboard.png 1903w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Available-domains-shown-in-10Web-dashboard-742x353.png 742w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Available-domains-shown-in-10Web-dashboard-1484x707.png 1484w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Available-domains-shown-in-10Web-dashboard-150x71.png 150w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Available-domains-shown-in-10Web-dashboard-768x366.png 768w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Available-domains-shown-in-10Web-dashboard-1536x731.png 1536w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Available-domains-shown-in-10Web-dashboard-600x286.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1903px) 100vw, 1903px\" \/><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Select<\/strong> the one that suits your needs.<\/li>\n<li>To secure your domain, you will need to <strong>create a website<\/strong> <strong>using AI<\/strong> by simply answering several questions about your business, such as choosing your business type, providing your store name and short description, as well as short information about the services\/products you provide.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Selecting-business-type-by-creating-webiste-with-10Web.png\" alt=\"Selecting business type by creating webiste with 10Web\" width=\"1887\" height=\"900\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-36220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Selecting-business-type-by-creating-webiste-with-10Web.png 1887w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Selecting-business-type-by-creating-webiste-with-10Web-742x354.png 742w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Selecting-business-type-by-creating-webiste-with-10Web-1484x708.png 1484w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Selecting-business-type-by-creating-webiste-with-10Web-150x72.png 150w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Selecting-business-type-by-creating-webiste-with-10Web-768x366.png 768w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Selecting-business-type-by-creating-webiste-with-10Web-1536x733.png 1536w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Selecting-business-type-by-creating-webiste-with-10Web-600x286.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1887px) 100vw, 1887px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Upon completion, you will need to sign up or sign in to your account and wait several seconds until your website is generated.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Website-generated-with-10Web.png\" alt=\"Website generated with 10Web\" width=\"1890\" height=\"902\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-36227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Website-generated-with-10Web.png 1890w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Website-generated-with-10Web-742x354.png 742w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Website-generated-with-10Web-1484x708.png 1484w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Website-generated-with-10Web-150x72.png 150w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Website-generated-with-10Web-768x367.png 768w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Website-generated-with-10Web-1536x733.png 1536w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Website-generated-with-10Web-600x286.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1890px) 100vw, 1890px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Now it&#8217;s time to upgrade to one of the Pro Plans (7-day free trial is available), connect your chosen domain, and start enjoying the benefits of 10Web.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 100px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 tips for registering your domain name<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>1. Choose a reliable domain registrar<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a company to register a domain with ICANN, they need to be accredited. There are plenty of companies out there that have been registering domains for a while. Which one you pick might come down to other services they offer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When deciding on a registrar, consider any other product or services you may need. For example, email. If the registrar offers email services and as well offers to register your domain name as long as you also purchase and host email with the same company, that might be a great deal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take your time to compare offers, benefits, and services between different registrars. Remember, that you can save time on this by choosing to buy a domain with 10Web.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span id=\"t2\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>2. Register your domain name for multiple years<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like many things, purchasing in bulk can lead to discounts. If you expect to use a domain name for the foreseeable future, you may be able to get discounts by registering a domain name for multiple years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to potentially receiving a lower price with multiyear renewals, turn on automatic renewal. By renewing for multiple years and turning out automatic renewal you will lessen the chances you will forget to renew the domain name and lose it.<\/span><br \/>\n<span id=\"t3\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>3. Pay attention to the renewal price<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are choosing a domain register based on an introductory or initial price, look at what the \u201creal\u201d price will be after the first year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the initial price for your domain name is $10.99 cents but each year after that is $15.99 depending on the TLD this could be much higher than the average cost.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/image5.png\" alt=\"Comparison of domain price and renewal price\" width=\"730\" height=\"162\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/image5.png 730w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/image5-150x33.png 150w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/image5-600x133.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As noted in the previous tip, you may be able to bring this price down by renewing your domain name for multiple years.<\/span><br \/>\n<span id=\"t4\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>4. Consider privacy protection and other add-ons<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the ways the different registers differentiate themselves is through the extra add-ons and additional services they provide.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does your domain register provide privacy options? ICANN requires that domains be registered and their register\u2019s data be stored in a publicly accessible WHOIS database. If you would prefer your data redacted, see if your domain registrar provides a private registration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are going to want email addresses to go with your new domain name, you may want to consider what options your registrar has. This offering can vary depending on place to place.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lastly, if provide a DNS service, make sure they can provide appropriate txt records and domain verification.<\/span><br \/>\n<span id=\"conclusion\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 100px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing a domain name is an exciting process. You have the space to be creative, but this decision could be long-term.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding the ins and outs of how to choose a domain name is just the beginning. Once you have your domain name, you can use <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10Web\u2019s AI Builder<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to quickly and easily create a website. The 10Web AI Website Builder can create and publish a website with images and content tailored to your needs in minutes. Once your site is built you can add more pages or customize your website to your needs with 50+ premium widgets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When your website is ready for the world, you can point your domain to your 10Web website with a single click.<\/span><br \/>\n<span id=\"faq\"><\/span><\/p>\n\r\n<style>\r\n  #ctablocks_inline_98{\r\n          background-color: #000000;\r\n        color: #ffffff;\r\n    border-radius: 6px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  #ctablocks_inline_98 p{\r\n    color: #ffffff;\r\n  }\r\n  #ctablocks_inline_98 .button{\r\n        background-color: #3339F1;\r\n      color: #ffffff;\r\n    border-color: #3339F1 !important;\r\n  }\r\n  #ctablocks_inline_98 .button:hover{\r\n    background: rgba(51,57,241,0.8);\r\n    color: #ffffff;\r\n    opacity: 1;\r\n  }\r\n        #ctablocks_inline_98 .ctablocks_content_info p {\r\n        padding-left: 36px;\r\n      }\r\n      #ctablocks_inline_98 .ctablocks_content_button {\r\n          margin-left: 37px;\r\n      }\r\n  @media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1260px) {\r\n      #ctablocks_inline_98 .ctablocks_content_button {\r\n          margin-left: 37px !important;\r\n      }\r\n  }\r\n  ;\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div id=\"ctablocks_inline_98\" class=\"ctablocks_container inline_type\r\n        \">\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"ctablocks_content clear\">\r\n    <div class=\"ctablocks_content_info\">\r\n      \r\n            <div class=\"title-wrap\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t                  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/Group-175063@2x.png\" alt=\"Build your website in 1 minute\" title=\"Build your website in 1 minute\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t            <h4>Build your website in 1 minute<\/h4>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n              <p>Create your dream website with 10Web AI Website Builder <br> and take your business online!<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"ctablocks_content_button\">\r\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/ai-website-builder\/\" class=\"button\" data-gtag=\"sign-up-blog\" data-buttontype=\"sign-up\" data-gtag=\"cta-98\" data-buttontype=\"cta-inline\"\r\n\t        >Generate Your Website<\/a>\r\n            \r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 100px;\">FAQ<\/h2>\n<div class=\"faq-shortcode\">\n    <p class=\"faq_title\">How to buy a domain that is already owned and is not for sale?<\/p>\n    <div class=\"faq_content\"> Trying to buy a domain that is already registered and not advertised for sale can be a tricky task. All domain names require some sort of registerer information. This is stored in a publicly available WHOIS database.<\/p>\n<p>The WHOIS database can offer some contact information unless it is redacted as part of domain privacy. There are domain broker services that can be helpful in reaching out to domain owners.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"faq-shortcode\">\n    <p class=\"faq_title\">How to buy an email domain?<\/p>\n    <div class=\"faq_content\"> If you are looking to buy a domain name that will be solely for email, often there will be services that will waive the domain name fee as long as you continue email services with them.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"faq-shortcode\">\n    <p class=\"faq_title\">How to negotiate a domain name purchase?<\/p>\n    <div class=\"faq_content\"> If the domain you want is already registered and is for sale, often there will be a contact form on the home page.<\/p>\n<p>One great option is to hire a domain brokerage service to negotiate a deal to purchase the domain from the current owner.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"faq-shortcode\">\n    <p class=\"faq_title\">How to buy a domain name forever\/permanently?<\/p>\n    <div class=\"faq_content\"> It is only possible to buy a domain name for a while. You can lease a domain name for an indeterminate amount of time, but that time is not initially set out as \u201cforever\u201d.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"faq-shortcode\">\n    <p class=\"faq_title\">How to purchase a domain name from someone (an individual)?<\/p>\n    <div class=\"faq_content\"> If an individual\u2019s information is available in the WHOIS database, start the negotiations by reaching those contacts.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"faq-shortcode\">\n    <p class=\"faq_title\">Can I register a domain name for free?<\/p>\n    <div class=\"faq_content\"> Depending on what you are doing, you may be offered a domain registration for free. Often if you are purchasing other services, such as hosting or email services, domain registration will be included for free.<\/p>\n<p>Be wary of introductory deals. It is seen often that the domain for the first year is $0.99, but each subsequent renewal has an increased price tag with it.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"faq-shortcode\">\n    <p class=\"faq_title\">How to buy a domain name anonymously?<\/p>\n    <div class=\"faq_content\"> ICANN does require that registrars maintain information on all their domains. This could potentially put your private information out on the internet.<\/p>\n<p>Look at what offerings your registrar has for domain privacy. Avoid a registrar if they do not offer some version of WHOIS Privacy.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><div class=\"faq-shortcode\">\n    <p class=\"faq_title\">What happens to my domain if I forget to renew it?<\/p>\n    <div class=\"faq_content\"> If you forget to renew your domain name and it expires, depending on how long it has been expired and your registrar you may have options to renew it up to 60 days. 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