Build-A-Blog Workshop Day 2: Registering Your Domain Name
Author: Jim | Filed under: 30-Day Blogging
Yesterday, we talked about creating an idea list for your domain names. Since then, hopefully you have had time to sit down and think out exactly what you want to do with your blog. The domain name step is important, so be sure that you go back over our tips from Day 1 if you are still unsure.
A Final Checklist…
The big day is finally here… and on day two much less! Buying the domain name to use for your website is definitely a big step, so we want to be sure that everything is set up correctly from the get-go. More importantly, we want to be sure that we ordered the name that we want. Let’s have a look at that list again of names that we liked:
JimsUp.com, Jimvesting.com, YesJim.com, TheJimNet.com, WinWithJim.com
As I look across that list, again I am liking the same name (this is a great sign!). Hopefully, you will have the same reaction… otherwise maybe you should take some more time looking. Remember, there are always good names out there… they just need to be found. For mine, I am going to choose Jimvesting.com because it seems like a fun name that can be relevant AND made into a verb quite easily. Being able to roll a domain name off the tongue is important, much more than having a keyword in there (though it would be nice). Remember, we are building blogs here, not landing pages!
Registering Your Domain Name
Debunking The Myth
Many people who have never purchased a domain name before are a bit spooked with the task, I know that I sure was. However, a domain name really is just a $10 per year dedicated URL! Getting over that initial fear to buy your own domain name is easier than it sounds… but trust me on this one. All you need to do is find a reliable registrar (GoDaddy.com, 1and1.com and NameCheap.com are my top three) and work your way through the process.
What Registrar Should I Use?
When I asked around on other blogs which registrar they used to get their domain name, the overwhelming response was GoDaddy.com. This service is great. It is easy, fast and relatively affordable. However, they do try to trick you into buying more than you need… and they do not offer private registration without doubling the amount you thought you were paying. For this reason, I recommend 1and1.com! They are 
one of the easiest to use (in my opinion), the cheapest for .com names, and include FREE private registration. Believe me, you want the private registration on all of your domain names… otherwise, it is required by law to have your home address listed! 
Lock It In!
Go ahead and register that domain name! Again, I recommend 1and1.com, but it really doesn’t matter too much as long as you stick to a reputable service. Remember that you won’t be needing any web hosting, email add-ons or anything like that… so stick with the bare basics and hopefully you can walk away with change for a $10. 
That’s it for today’s 30 minutes! Yep, that was quick and painless, eh? Tomorrow we will embark on a hunt for reliable web hosting and lock in a great account where we can host all of our website’s information. See you then!
-Jimvesting
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Great information.sure i will do register my domain….thanks….
1and1.com is by far the easiest and best registrar. No tricks, upsells or anything else. Just a simple and easy transaction. The private feature is great too! I use them for all new purchases, and GoDaddy when buying auctioned domains.
I would say Godaddy is good, I have lost count of the amount of times I’ve ordered a domain name and it has been ready within 12 hours.
I’ve been using Name.com myself, they too offer free private registration and I can usually find a $1.xx coupon for .com names, leading me to a $7-9 purchase.
I’ll check out 1and1 though.
Hello,
I use Godaddy, so far I am satisfied with it as you can easily obtain coupons to get a discount. The only downside to it is that the sign up process is quite long as they would want you to buy other stuff from them.
I have used Godaddy. Never tried the other two. I will look into it. Private registration is a much needed feature.
why do you call all the comments foolish? I found your blog by chance but when I read that all your comments you call foolish, I will not read what you write. I don’t understand why others read, maybe for links…
I agree with the Godaddy comments, their phone support is pretty good. I just hate all the hoops you need to finish before the confirmation of purchase.
godaddy is the best domain registrar out their their phone support is unmatchable when compared to other domain sellers. I use them for all of my websites as i currently own 4 of them.
I am using namecheap and also used godaddy in the past. What I like in namecheap is the free and fast domain push from the seller to buyer. Great thing if you are a domain reseller.
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April 24, 2009 at 2:46 pm #
I would recommend GoDaddy. As far as prices go, nothing beats them. You can get one for $.99 + 0.19 Ican fees = 1.19 Use coupon code 99BUYCOM
Twitter: @jimvesting
April 24, 2009 at 7:58 pm #
Don’t forget that you want the private registration, and GoDaddy charges you extra for that service. Other than that, I fully endorse GoDaddy as my registrar of choice!
I used 1and1 this will be my first site and if it wasn’t for this post i wouldn’t have known about private registration at all.
Thanks for the NameCheap mention, Jim. We rely on word of mouth, so we really appreciate it.
Just to let your readers know, we also offer free private registration as we offer free WhoIsGuard for a year. We are also easily accessible and answer most tickets within 30 minutes.
We pride ourselves in our interface, so if anyone has any feedback for us, please let me know. Thank you.
No tricks, upsells or anything else but it is a good infmation.