We get a lot of questions about domain registration – what it is, which company to use, what extension to go with. So let’s break it down.
1. When selecting a domain name or URL, you’ll need to make sure your choice is available.
Sites like DomainTyper.com help simplify the search by showing you the availability of a domain name across popular extensions.
2. So which extension should you go with — .com, .ca, .co or one of the many others?
Our advice is to always secure the .com if it is available, but we also think it’s best to purchase any domain you think might be relevant to your brand. For example, if you’re a Canadian company and the .ca and .com are available, it’s a good idea to purchase both to protect your brand.
3. Next you’ll want to head over to a domain registrar to purchase it.
A domain registrar is a company that manages the ownership of domain names. Our recommended registrars are Netfirms, Namecheap and Bluehost.
One important note: many hosting providers include a free domain registration with their plans so it is beneficial to look into hosting providers at this stage as well to potentially save a few dollars.
