What does it take to get on the internet with your business, hobby or interest? I’ve been helping people do exactly this since the internet went public.
Step 1: You need a domain name.
What is a domain name? It is YOUR piece of the internet. It is how people get to know you and communicate with you. Your domain name is your unique identifier. Your website and email should both reflect your domain. A domain name is purchased (actually more like a lease) from a registrar. You purchase it on a yearly basis. As long as you keep the registrar paid, you keep the rights to your domain name. Not all registrars charge the same. Some are double what others may be. You can transfer your domain name to another registrar if you like at any time.
A few tips from my experience: pick a name that is short and easy to spell, and get the .com if it is available. Turn on WHOIS privacy so your home address and phone number stay off the public record. Turn on auto-renew and keep your contact email current. That is how most people lose their domains.
Watch out for the pitfalls. Many registrars will hold your domain name ransom if you fail to make a payment for some reason. This means they take ownership of it, and can ask hundreds or thousands of dollars from you to get it back. In addition, there are many companies who try to trick you into transferring your domain to them.
COIN Services works as a broker. I give you full ownership of your domain and ensure that it is renewed with the registrar in a timely manner, so your domain is always yours as long as you still want it. I shop for the lowest pricing and pass the savings to you.
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