{"id":5513,"date":"2018-06-01T15:17:22","date_gmt":"2018-06-01T07:17:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dp2018.sim-dp.com\/?p=5513"},"modified":"2024-09-25T16:39:05","modified_gmt":"2024-09-25T08:39:05","slug":"web-hosting-dummies-buy-domain-name","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dataplugs.com\/en\/web-hosting-dummies-buy-domain-name\/","title":{"rendered":"Web Hosting for Dummies: How to Buy a Domain Name"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Why You Need a Domain Name<\/b><\/p>\n

Getting a domain name is the first step to start a website. A domain name that describes your company\u2019s business or name enables people to remember the name and return to your site easily. It also gives you credibility, as few people will be willing to do business with a company that does not have its own domain name.<\/p>\n

Top-level Domain (TLD)<\/b><\/p>\n

TLD refers to the last segment of a domain name, or the part that follows immediately after the \u201cdot\u201d symbol. There are hundreds of available TLDs. Examples of popular TLDs include .com, .org, .net, .gov and .edu.<\/p>\n

Many of these domains have specific registration requirements. For example, only organizations can register a \u201c.org\u201d domain name. Registration of \u201c.com.hk\u201d domain name requires a valid Hong Kong Business Registration Certificate (HKBR). Failing to meet the guidelines and requirements for each type of domain during the actual registration and payment process will result in the domain name being \u201creleased\u201d back into the pool of available domain names. You should always pick a TLD that you actually qualify.<\/p>\n

Tips for Choosing a Domain Name<\/b><\/p>\n

Picking the perfect domain name gives your business a step in the right direction. Here are a few tips for choosing cool domain names.<\/p>\n