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Getting the domain name, the first step

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How to get a web site name (a domain name)

A domain name is the part usually appearing after the 'www.' in a web address. For example, 'yahoo.com'

You can obtain a domain name through what is called a domain name registrar. There are many out there but here are some of the big ones. Give it a go...

[ Once you get to the registrar's site type in the name (in the 'search for name' box) you are looking for, to see if it is available. If it is then great! If not try other names or consider one or more of the alternatives being offered by the registrar. You'd be surprised how often the alternatives suggested are better than what had you originally planned.]

  1. GoDaddy.com
  2. Register.com
  3. NetworkSolutions.com
  4. Yahoo.com