How to Register a Domain Name Online
If you're looking to put a new website on the Internet, one of the first things you'll need to do is register a domain name. A domain name is the unique identifying name that directs users to where your website is hosted on the Web. Google.com, Yahoo.com and Microsoft.com are all examples of domain names. You can use one of several options to register a domain name online.
Instructions
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Visit godaddy.com. GoDaddy is a domain name registrar that specializes in Web hosting and other Internet marketing services, such as email marketing and search engine optimization. Type the domain name you want to register into the box on the GoDaddy home page, then click "Go."
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Go to the Network Solutions website at networksolutions.com. Network Solutions is a domain name registrar that also provides Web hosting and online marketing services, including pay-per-click advertising and search engine optimization. Move your mouse cursor over the "Domain Names" menu, then click the "Domain Name Search" link to search for a domain name.
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Register a domain name online using register.com. Register.com, like GoDaddy, is a company that offers several value-added features in addition to domain name registration. Type the domain name that you want into the "Get a Domain Name" box, then click the "Find It" button.
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