Register Domain Name

Now that you know what you want to build and the proper tools to do it, it's time to shop for a domain name and acquire some web space.

Register your domain name

The first thing you need to do is to register a domain name. What's a domain name? See the www.webbriefcase.net in your browser's address box above? That's my domain name. A domain name, in the online world, is pretty much like a business name in the traditional business world.

These days, you can get a domain name for as little as $8.88 a year. Getting your own domain name is one of the most important investment you'll ever make for your website.

Come on, it’s only $8.88 a year. You can purchase your domain from any registrar on the net. If you’re not familiar with any, check out NameCheap.

If you already have a name in mind, great! All you have to do is check to see if your desired domain name is still available. If you're having trouble coming up with a domain name, just hop over to NameBoy. Your domain name should reflect what your web site is all about.

Having your keywords in your domain name is great but trying to fit all your keywords in a 6 word domain name is a big no no. Make it relevant, memorable, short and easy to spell, and if you can fit your keyword in at the same time … excellent. If not, there's no reason to lose sleep over it.

If you have a choice of a .com and any other extensions (ie. .net, .biz, etc) then choose the .COM. If, like me, your desired name in a .com has been taken and you have no other alternate names then pick a .net.