Choosing and registering a domain name
Starting a business involves several steps, and one of the first is registering a domain name. There are many providers out there, but if you search for "top 10 domain registrars," you might find biased lists favoring services that offer more than just DNS and often overcharge. Initially, you only need a domain name; additional services like email and website hosting can come later. I’ll post about hosting providers separately. After some research and testing various services and portals, I settled on:
I chose Porkbun for its competitive pricing, simple website, ease of navigation and robust search capabilities. When you enter your desired company or domain name, it searches across a variety of top-level domains (TLDs). A TLD is the last part of the domain name, such as .com, .org, .life, .family, etc. There are many options to choose from, so if your preferred name isn't available under .com or .biz, check out the full list of TLDs at IANA's website.
When searching on Porkbun, you don't have to stick to their suggestions. Experiment with different options like:
- mycompany.xyz
- my-company.xyz
- company.xyz
- ...
Your domain name should be short, simple, and no more than two words.
Once you’re happy with your choice, register the domain, add it to your cart, and complete the purchase.
Keep in mind, that, at this stage, you’ve only registered the name. There’s nothing attached to it yet, but you’ve secured a piece of the internet that is now yours 😄
How I Did It
I used ChatGPT to generate a featured image for me:
