How to Register a Domain Name for Your Personal Website

Want your own dot-com identity? Does www.yournamehere.com sound enticing? If you are hoping to create your own personal website, the first step is registering a domain name. There are several options and the process of registering a domain name is simple.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Access to a computer
• Money

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   You've probably seen the ads on television with the scantily clad women. One of the most well-known sites for registering a domain name is www.godaddy.com. This site will allow you to register your own domain name and they also offer web hosting and packages to help you construct your site. Each of these services, including registering a domain name, has a fee associated.

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   Another option for registering a domain name is www.register.com. This site also charges a yearly fee, and will allow you to register your own domain name for your personal website.

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   A company named Network Solutions also offers domain name registration services at www.networksolutions.com. At this site, you can not only register a domain name, but also use tools to build your website.
   
   This site also charges a fee to register a domain name, as well as for site building services. You should research domain registering sites to ensure that you get the best deal that most fits your needs.

Tips & Warnings

• When you try to register a domain name for your personal website, you may not always be able to purchase your first choice. Have several options.