Are you going to start an online business or blog but don’t know where to start?
What are domains and how you can register them easily and free of cost?
If these questions are a hurdle towards your online business startup, then you are at the right place. We will share a complete guide about the domain name, and its registration for free. So, keep reading!
What is a domain?
A domain is the name or identity of a website. It has two parts, domain name and domain extensions also known as TLD ( top level domain).
For example, www.serversea.pk here, serversea is the domain name while .pk is the domain extension.
What are the characteristics of a domain? Why is domain required?
Domain should be unique, represent your business, short, memorable, correctly spelled, easy to type and pronounce. Besides this, it should not contain any hyphen, number, or character. Such characteristics make a domain name good.
Every website has its unique IP address. But this IP address is unique and numeric thus it becomes difficult to remember. This makes domain name important as it helps to access the site.
How important is a domain name?
The domain name also impacts the business and success of a website. The websites searched frequently are ranked according to the algorithm of Google.
In addition, domain names are also crucial for SEO. A few years ago, people used the exact match domain (EMD) to rank while now people prefer moving forward with brand domains.
So, choosing a good brandable domain name is also important.
How to register a domain name?
To register a domain name, it is good to find a well-reputed domain registration in Pakistan. Sign in to the registrar portal. Provide the required details, search for the domain you want to purchase, enter the payment details, and it’s done.
A domain name needs to be renewed annually. However, you can also purchase it for 2 years.
How to get a domain name for free?
A domain name is the basic need of any website because it’s the identity. No one can reach your house or office without the address. Likewise, no one can access your website without its domain name. Therefore, to start any blog or business website, it is necessary to purchase a domain name.
But as a beginner, many people have a low budget, and want to get a domain name for free. We are here to solve the issue.
YES! You can get a free domain. Here are some options you can start with.
- Subdomain
A simple and easy way to get a free domain is “subdomain”. WordPress, blogger, etc. provides a free subdomain that you can use without any investment.
So, you can have a domain like: mydomain.blogger.com
However, it will not be your independent domain and can be the authority of the company (blogger in this case). It lacks customer trust and your website will not be independent.
- Free domain for one year
Many companies offer free domain names for one year when you purchase hosting from their platform. Moreover, some hosting companies also offer a discount on the registration of a domain for 2 years.
Both these ways are good to start with. You can purchase hosting along with a one-year free domain package. However, you need to renew it after one year. Don’t forget to confirm the renewal charges of the domain.
- Free domain for lifetime
Isn’t it amazing? Yes, you can get a lifetime FREE domain with serversea.pk Our company understands the difficulties that beginners face. Therefore, with Serversea you can get a lifetime free domain with the purchase of any hosting plan.
Bottom line
A domain is the identity of a website and thus needs to be unique, and perfectly resemble the business or blog niche. Therefore, you should pick a domain name precisely.
Moving forward, domain names are easy to register. You can find the available domain names through ServerSea domain checker tool easily. You will also get a free domain name with any of the purchased hosting plans for life without any renewal yearly fee.