How do I register a domain name?

Registering a domain name is the first step towards starting your website or business. This is your brand name and after choosing it you are stuck with it for a while. Therefore it is important to pay the necessary attention to ensure that you make the best choice. But what should you take into account when registering the domain name? We're going to cover that in this blog post.

1 What extension?

This is a pretty easy choice in general. Are you going to do business in the Netherlands or is your target audience a Dutch audience? Then choose a.nl domain name. This will give you recognition and will ensure that your Dutch visitors will have no trouble with your domain name extension. If you are going for another specific country then you can choose the domain name extension for that country. Think of .de or .be for our eastern and southern neighbors. If you want to go for the international market, the first choice is a .com domain for your hosting. This is recognized all over the world and brings confidence. If your beloved domain name is already taken, you can always move on to a more exotic domain such as .shop or .online!

2 What kind of domain name should you choose?

That's a question only you can agree on. However, we can give you a few good tips on how to come up with a domain name. Number one rule is keep it concise and easy to explain over the phone. You don't want to spend 5 minutes spelling out your domain name over the phone or in conversation. Number two is it has to be catchy and match the market you want to offer your website and business in. For example, vacation, computer or photographer. This is because this is also important for SEO or search engine ranking.

3 What does MijnHostingPartner.nl need from you to register a domain?

We need your current personal information. Think of full name, address and phone number. This is an obligation with most domain name extensions. For a select number of domain extensions such as .nu it is also required to provide your identity document. With a .com domain, your personal information will be publicly available on the Internet. This can be prevented by the add on whois data hide check box. Then we will protect it.

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https://www.mijnhostingpartner.nl/client/domainchecker.php