Domains

[Shawnstra]

Ok, I am new to this whole website thing. I would like to buy a domain, Shawnstra.com. How would I go and do this? I don't really get it, when I visit shawnstra.com, it does not exist yet, does it mean say if I use godaddy to buy the domain, godaddy would buy the domain and give it to me? I see lots of sites offering to sell this domain name, but which one should I go to? Thanks. I'll give rep for help Also should I use a private registration?

[Shawnstra]

By the way, the site is hosted on mobileme, and built on iWeb. Thanks.

[Matagascar]

Registering a domain is pretty quick and simple. First things first, you need to find a domain registrar. There are literally thousands out there, so it is a matter of finding the one you like best, or the cheapest or the one with the best logo - it doesn't matter.

You can then purchase the domain via PayPal or any other payment methods. You are now the proud owner of which ever domain name you want.

A few domain registrar's I recommend:

• www.GoDaddy.com
• www.Domainsite.com
• www.NameCheap.com

[Shawnstra]

Registering a domain is pretty quick and simple. First things first, you need to find a domain registrar. There are literally thousands out there, so it is a matter of finding the one you like best, or the cheapest or the one with the best logo - it doesn't matter.

You can then purchase the domain via PayPal or any other payment methods. You are now the proud owner of which ever domain name you want.

A few domain registrar's I recommend:

• www.GoDaddy.com
• www.Domainsite.com
• www.NameCheap.com

I am looking towards godaddy. Can I use the domain with a site not hosted on GoDaddy?

[Meti]

This is really easy.
Here are a few domain sites:

• www.123-reg.co.uk
• www.karldomains.com
• www.xeodomains.com
• www.namecheap.com

Then we come to the hosting bit,
You could get quite good hosting from someone on the forum. You simply request it in the "Free Requests" forum.

Good luck!

[Shawnstra]

This is really easy.
Here are a few domain sites:

• www.123-reg.co.uk
• www.karldomains.com
• www.xeodomains.com
• www.namecheap.com

Then we come to the hosting bit,
You could get quite good hosting from someone on the forum. You simply request it in the "Free Requests" forum.

Good luck!

I already have a host. Regardless of wherever you register your domain, you can use it on any host? Is that correct.

[Meti]

That's right.

[Homosexual]

Yeah, use it as an 'add-on' or a 'parked' domain I will do it free if you ask ^^

[Excellent2]

Yeah, you can change the domain to any host by changing the nameservers.

[HabSound.com]

Or if its Cpanel Hosted just get the Cpanel admin to change the current Domain to the domain your brought