How To Buy A Domain Name
63Learn How To Purchase A Domain Name On GoDaddy.com - Tutorial Hub
My first online tutorial here on HubPages - OMG!!!
In
this hub I'll explain the importance of buying domain names and follow
up with my first ever HubPages tutorial video. Normally I'm a bit shy
and appear "geeky" on camera but I thought I'd give it a go!
Personally,
I use GoDaddy for purchasing domain names. It seems that it'll become
increasingly important for online marketers to know how to buy and
manage their own domain names and build their own websites. I do hope
this helps you. If you feel that I've overlooked some important points
or have and questions do let me know in the comments section below.
What is a domain name?
If
you are just starting out making money online one of the first things
that you'll have to learn how to do is buy a domain name. First of all
- What is a domain name? A domain name is basically a web or Internet
address. It can end with .com, .net, .org., .gov or .uk or .fr for
specific countries. Domain names are also referred to as URLs. URL
stands for Uniform Resource Locator and describes where specific files
may be found on the Internet.
Why should I buy a domain name?
As
time goes by more and more affiliate programs seem to be leaning in the
direction of REQUIRING that their affiliate sales online marketers (me
and you!) build sites that link into their programs from domain names
that you OWN. Now, I don't want to scare you into having to buy your
own domain names. But, it seems that that the affiliate marketing
industry's trend is for marketers to own their own websites. This means
no more sticking affiliate links into other websites and hoping for the
best. Thus, as an affiliate marketer you'll most likely eventually have
to build your own website. While this task seems daunting at first I'd
like to demystify it in my future hubs.
Trading and auctioning off domain names
Another reason why people buy domain names is to trade them on domain name auction websites. These people are known as "domainers" and there is a whole industry built around "domaining". In fact, there are thousands of individuals who make a full-time living online trading domain names!
How to buy a domain name on GoDaddy.com
GoDaddy.com is by far the biggest and most popular domain name registrar on the Internet today is where to go to buy and manage your domain names. In addition to buying domain names on GoDaddy they also offer services such as website hosting and domain name auctioning. Personally, I have used them for buying domains and have dabbled in their auction services.
Purchase a domain name - video tutorial for you!
In the following video tutorial I'll show you how to buy a domain name at GoDaddy.com. I'll teach you how to search available domain names, register and purchase them. The key here to follow is that they constantly try to up-sell you - offering lots of products that you might not need. I'll show you where to click so the transaction runs as smoothly as possible. If you have any questions please let me know in the comments section.
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How To Buy A Domain Name on GoDaddy.com
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hi jenny - sure thing! hope it helps!
Not bad for your first online tutorial David. I personally buy all my domains through Godaddy. I have never had a problem with them. I use to host my domains through them too but I've been reading a lot that it's not a wise decision to host with the registrar of your domain. Its like having all your eggs in one basket. So, I host with Hostgator and they are great.
Question, do you have much success with .info domains? I have only purchased dot coms and once a dot org. Would you use it as a single page landing page or squeeze page then link to a dot com. How do you use your domains?
Hi LiveWithRichard - Great comment and thanks! I use my domains to make websites that I use as a part of the ebay partner network (EPN), ebay's affiliate program. i want to get into more stuff with Commission Junction - that's the plan for the second half of 2009. Regarding .info vs. .com and .org etc - I have had great luck with my .info domains. They go right up on google & yahoo like the .coms. Cautionary note: While they're only around $1 the renewal fee after 1 years is around $7 - so they still add up in cost. supposidly there's a way to switch a .info site over to a .com site. i saw a tutorial on that once. i'll try to figure it out and follow up (provided i have time of course!) thanks again richard, david
PS - I also do not host w/my domain name registrar - i have also read that it's not advisable. thanks.
The video was a nice touch to an already great hub.
That's great info on the .info, you can't get much cheaper than that. Is a year as long as you can get for a dollar? I think it's wise to go with established companies these days, if a smaller company went under and just disappeared it's not the dollar so much as could you get your domain transferred somewhere else. Very Good Hub..
Regards
I am still practicing to work out a good website, later i will buy domain name for it as your advise in hub, hai David, you teached me another lesson again, thanks.
Tommy
I really enjoyed your how to video. It was nice and straightforward. I am fairly new to all of this so this hub is great
dear all - thanks for your kind comments:
tastyads - many thanks! i appreciate that!
rb11 - Great comment as always! I like .info cuz if my website's a flop i haven't lost much. .info domains still come up in the google searches (and get kicked off google - rrr!!!) just like the .coms. i agree w/only buying from trusted companies. it would be such a pity to buy domain names from a bucket shop operation then lose all the websites when the bucket shop goes under!
ethel - there is a lot to learn. i'm just sharing bits and pieces of the knowledge i've gained along the way. i enjoy teaching so if you can benefit from the knowledge and i can have fun teaching it's a win-win situation!
thanks so much, david
Oh boy a talkie! LOL Loved the closing screen sending everyone back to your hubpages articles as well. So that is what it is like to buy a domain name. Seems easy enough. Tutorials are great, thanks for doing this one. And no you are not a geek!
~Jen
Hi Jen! I always enjoy seeing your nice smile on the comments in my hubs. Thanks so much! Seems ebay isn't allowing those box capsules anymore so i'm trying to teach people how to make their own websites. it's really not very hard once u get all the steps down. interesting experience for me teaching this stuff too. i kind of take the knowledge for granted (not that i know too much!) Anyways, thanks so much for your kind comment! david
jenny30 says:
5 months ago
Thanks I found this hub very useful! Lots of valuable information!