Sometimes we’re in such a hurry to buy our domain name we can often over look just how much we’re paying. In this article, we’ll cover how much you should (an shouldn’t) pay for a domain name.
A domain name is quite possibly the most important step in getting a web site. The name help determine page rank in search engines as well as help in marketing campaigns in the present and future – however, when making a decision to buy a domain, we may over look the price that we are willing to pay for that domain.
The standard cost (without tax) for a domain name is anywhere from $5.99 to $15.99, depending on which company you choose to go with for the ICANN registry. A popular web hosting company named 1and1 (http://www.1and1.com) offers $5.99 domains, but you must purchase a hosting plan to receive that discounted rate. other companies such as goDaddy and Arvixe offer domains for around $10 without an obligation to purchase anything else.
When starting out, it’s most important to purchase your domain name and nothing else. For this simple reason, it’s highly suggested to simply purchase your domain from a company that offer’s it at a reasonable rate. Once you have your domain name, then you can start thinking about what will actually go on the site itself.
It’s also important to purchase your domain name yourself. Do not allow a web designer or web developer to purchase it on your behalf. When doing so, the web designer or developer becomes the registered OWNER of YOUR domain, not YOU. So be warry of such ‘professionals’ offering to purchase your domain for you.
