What is a domain name?

A domain name is the address that people use to find you and / or your company online. This is what you type into your browser’s address bar to go to a specific website. All you need to do is register a domain.

For example, our domain name is: http://www.wtwebdesign.com

How Do I Register A Domain Name?

Think Of A Name

Try and choose a name that is easy to remember, short, and if possible one that describes your website. For instance, a garden shop may use a domain name like www.gardenconnection.com

Check Availability

You can do this using our register a domain name checker tool. Simply type the name you want into the search box and away you go!

When it comes time to register a domain name you will find many of the popular domains will already be registered, so be prepared to use your imagination and consider alternative domain endings (like: .net, .biz, .com.au).

Register A Domain

Your search results will be displayed on the page and you can choose which name or names you would like to buy. It’s worth noting that your new domain name may take up to 48 hours to be available.

What Can I Do When I Register A Domain Name?

Besides setting up your website, there are lots of things that you can do with your domain name, such as email or blogging:

• Send mail – use your email address as a webmail account or forward email to another address
• Start blogging – publish your photos, ideas and thoughts on your own personalised blog
• Publish a webpage – create your free homepage website effortlessly using the Site builder tool
• Park it – maybe you haven’t decided what to do with your new domain name. Don’t worry there’s no rush, you can leave it parked with us for the length of your registration
• Tell the world – announce your new online identity to everyone you know

More About DNS Hosting

If you are not going to publish your website at this time you will need to purchase the DNS Hosting Option. This will allow you to:

• set up emails yourname@youdomainname dot com and have them sent to your regular email program
• forwarding yourdomainname dot com to another website.

Note: If WT Web Design your Perth Website Designer is setting up your website you will not require this option.

Protecting Your Brand

When you register a domain name you protect your domain name brand. This is why it is common practice to register multiple domain extensions. This will also increase the likelihood of a visitor finding their way to your website.

Register Your Domain Name Today