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6 Tips for Finding the Perfect Domain Name
Keep It Short
While there is no minimum length for a domain name, the best ones use only 2-3 words. A website name with more words is harder to read and won't stand out.
Less is More
Avoid hyphens, numbers, slang, and words with multiple spellings in your domains. Complex elements like these make your website address much harder to spell and remember.
Include Your Brand Name
A great domain name for your website or online store should include your brand name or target keywords for your niche. A search result with a keyword in the site name will offer better brand recognition and increase traffic to your website.
Perform a Domain Name Search
Before you choose your perfect domain name, you should check to make sure that it isn’t already trademarked by another company that owns the copyright.
Think Locally
While many people favor .com domains, it could be in your best interest to go with a country-specific domain like .co.uk, or .de. Especially if you target a particular country.
Check Availability and Act Fast
The best website name gets taken quickly. Don’t miss out on your dream name, use the domain checker to perform a domain name search today and begin the domain registration process now.
Your Privacy is Taken Care Of
Protect your personal data with Hostinger. Our domain privacy protection service will keep your personal information hidden from spammers.
Usually, when you register a domain name, your personal information is available on public databases such as WHOIS.
To keep you safe, we’ll replace your personal data with generic site information for maximum security.
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Get Free Domain Name with Hosting
Most of Hostinger's web hosting packages include free domains with all the most popular extensions. Aside from the generic top-level ones like .com, .net, co.uk, .org, and many more, Hostinger also provides a huge variety of domain extensions for free.
Why Register Your Domains with Hostinger?
Hostinger offers fast and affordable domain name registration with instant activation and dedicated live support.
24/7 live technical support
Our live customer support team is here for you any time of the day or night. We’ve made our domain name search and domain registration process as easy as possible but we all need a helping hand sometimes. Just contact us and we will explain it all to you.
Trusted domain registrar
Hostinger is trusted as a domain registrar and web host by millions of people worldwide. We are an ICANN accredited registrar.
Instant setup and easy control
Once you’ve found the perfect domain for your site it’s time to get it registered and link it to your website. Luckily for you, Hostinger will guide you through every single step with just a few clicks. There’s no technical knowledge required.
The Future Is .online
Get a web address for your site that lets the world know you’re always online.
Build an online brand
It’s not just domain names that make your brand stand out, your domain extension should also let visitors know what you’re about. Register a .online web address and let people know that you’re creating a modern website or tech-driven company ready for the next generation.
Affordable, available, unique
A .online domain name is a new TLD for your site which communicates that your brand is not tied to a specific region but is ready for a global audience. What’s more, since it is a new extension, you’re much more likely to find an available domain name that isn't already registered to another company or a specific name that would be too expensive.
.xyz Domain Names Are Always Available
Try a different extension to make sure that your specific domain name is always available.
Stand out from the crowd
The right domains are not always the most expensive or popular ones. The main concern when choosing domains is to make sure that they will stand out on the Internet. A .xyz domain will almost always be available and it’s memorable too.
Dream domains at a great price
Use our domain search tool to check if your dream domain is available with a .xyz extension. Simply enter the domain you’re looking for in the search bar above and you could be the registered owner of that domain for a great price today.
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Domain Name Search FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about Domain Search and Domain Name Registration
What is a domain name?
A domain name is a little bit like an online version of a home address in real life. It’s how people can find your website.
You can simply enter a website address into the search bar on Google and the top search result should be the website that you are looking for.
Hostinger.com is a domain, just like Google.com, or Facebook.com. Ideally, domains should be registered under the same name as the website or brand.
Why do you need a domain name?
It is important to have domain names to help potential visitors find your website. Without assigned names for websites, we would only be able to access them by entering their IP address.
Since an IP address is a string of numbers like 87.249.281.92 it is obvious that it would be very hard to search for a site if we didn’t use domains to make things easier.
By adding keywords and brand names to domains, it is much easier for people to search for websites and find what they are looking for online.
How do I choose the best domain name for my website?
Choosing the best domains isn’t just about finding an available domain. There are some standard best practices to keep in mind before you do a domain name search and register a domain.
Length. Keep it short; 2-3 words is ideal.
Simple. Don’t use any lengthy or hard-to-spell words that make it hard for users.
Keywords. Add a keyword from your niche. For example, if you sell coffee beans in Seattle, try Seattlecoffeebeans.com
Avoid numbers. Numbers are hard to remember and make everything more complex.
Brand name. Register a domain with your brand name in it for maximum recognition.
Once I register a domain name, can I change it later?
No, once you register a domain name you cannot change it. You can, however, purchase a new domain name and relocate your website there.
How long does a domain name registration last?
The minimum registration period for domains is 1 year. With Hostinger, you can also register TLDs such as .com, .net, and .org domains for 3 years when you know you’ve got your dream name.
If you want to remain the current owner of your domain, and make sure that it is always registered to you and your website, you can set up automatic renewal. Depending on the domain registration period, this renewal will happen after either 1 or 3 years.
Should I add www in front of the domain?
No. The www in front of a URL is not part of your domain. It’s a subdomain.
If you did add www in front of your registered domain name then the final website address would look something like this: www.wwwexample.com. For that reason, you should only enter the exact words that you want to appear in the domain.
How do I use the domain checker?
Using the domain checker is as easy as typing your perfect domain name into the search bar at the top of the page to find out if it's available.
From there you can follow the steps to purchase that domain, get it registered, and even get a hosting plan to go with it.
What’s needed to register a domain name on Hostinger?
There are no special requirements to register a domain with Hostinger. We only require basic contact information in case of a problem and a valid payment method.
You don’t even have to be an existing customer of ours if you want to use Hostinger's domain checker and register a domain. You can point a domain that you register with us to hosting that you own elsewhere.
I already have a domain name. Can I transfer it to Hostinger?
Of course. When you register a domain, it belongs to you - and not the hosting company that you registered it with.
It is easy to use our domain transfer service to switch your site hosting to Hostinger. We will walk you through every step of the process.
What are TLD, ccTLD, and gTLD?
TLD stands for top-level domain. It is the final part of any domain like .com, .org, or .gov.
ccTLD stands for country-code top-level domains. It is a sub-category of TLDs that are used to identify a particular country. For example, .co.uk, .de, .mx, and .fr are all ccTLDs.
gTLD stands for generic top-level domain. gTLDs are the most common type of domain name. in part because this category includes .com domains – which have more registrations than all of the ccTLDs combined.
Historically, the main gTLDs were .com, .org, .net, .edu, .gov, and .mil, but the number of available gTLDs has been expanded with the result that there are now hundreds of available gTLDs including .online, .xyz, and .name.
How long does it take to register a domain name?
Hostinger offers instant domain registration and activation so you can be sure that your new domain will be ready to use straight away.
Better yet, we’ve made the process as quick as possible and it takes just a couple of minutes to register a domain.
How can I get a free domain?
It is easy to get a free domain with Hostinger. In fact, most Hostinger users are eligible. All you have to do is subscribe to a business, or business premium plan for 12 months or more.
Learn how to claim your free domain .
What do I do if a domain is already taken?
If the name that you want is already taken, you can try to change the extension. Often, the most popular extensions are already taken but country-specific extensions such as .co.uk, or less used ones like .xyz or .online might still be available.
What is privacy protection?
Privacy protection is sometimes called WHOIS protection because it hides certain information about a domain name’s owner that would otherwise be discoverable through a WHOIS lookup.
Privacy protection lets you replace your name, address, phone number, email address and business name with a set of generic, non-identifiable information.
What’s the difference between .com, .net, .org and .info?
Each of the gTLDs has a slightly different meaning, so it’s usually best to pick the one that’s most relevant to your website.
Domains ending in .com are usually used for commercial purposes, although they’re increasingly being used by default as they imply a certain amount of trust. .net domains were originally used by networking companies (such as internet service providers) but are now also multipurpose.
Domains ending in .org are still largely used as they were originally intended, as a gTLD for charities, communities, and local organisations. Meanwhile, .info is aimed at information-based websites such as wikis and tutorial sites.
With all of these gTLDs, there’s a certain amount of wiggle room. There’s no rule that says you have to use one type of domain name or another – and no test that you have to pass if you want to register one. Think of them as guidelines rather than rules.
What’s the difference between a domain name and web hosting?
Your domain name is like your address and your web hosting is like the house that you live in. If you want to launch a website then you’ll need both a domain, which people can use to find you, and hosting, which stores the actual website.
Domain names and web hosting have a sort of symbiotic relationship. While it’s technically possible to have one without the other, they work best when they’re working together, which is why many hosting companies offer domain names and why many registrars offer hosting.
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