Domain Name Registrars
There are lots of domain providers out there today but choosing the best one is very important. Obviously price is important but you can’t choose on that alone, there are certain extra features that are a must when buying domain names and you have to be aware of the fees if you transfer to a different provider for example.
You need to find a domain name provider that will supply all the features you need – and more, ready for when you eventually work out what to do with your domain. Here at The Hosting Review we have done the legwork for you, below you’ll see our top domain name providers based on price, service and features offered.
| Rank | Host | Price | Customer Rating | Benefits | Visit |
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$0.99* | 98% | - FREE private domain name registration |
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$9.98 | 96% | - FREE WhoisGuard privacy protection |
Visit Site |
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$11.99 | 95% | - Hosting and FREE website builder |
Visit Site |
Why do you need a domain name?
First of all if you didn’t have a domain name then you visitors wouldn’t have anywhere to go. Website addresses are all numbers, so domain names are the human friendly version of this.
Your domain name is your identity on the Internet so we recommend choosing a domain wisely. As a general rule, it should be easy to recall or should reflect your business so that people can find you easily on the Internet. Your domain name would most likely be your brand, business name or personal name. Remember, the shorter the domain name the easier it is to remember.
There are also many different domain extensions such as .com, .co.uk, .net, .org and more. But which is best for you depends on what you are using your website for. If you are based in or selling products in the UK a .co.uk will be perfect as it is recognised as the UK extension. If you were planning on selling or being recognised internationally a .com would be more suitable as it is the more internationally recognised domain extension.
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*0.99 for first year, $9.99 a year thereafter.
All prices listed for .com domain names, prices will vary for other extensions.