Tips and Precautions for Beginners Applying for Website Domain Names

Having published so manyBuild a WebsiteHaving published so many articles, registering a domain name is a relatively simple task. However, to help beginners avoid pitfalls when choosing a domain name, I'm still posting an article on how beginners can select a domain name for website building.

What is a domain name?

According to Baidu Baike, a domain name (English: Domain Name), abbreviated as domain name or domain, is a name consisting of a series of dot-separated names that identifies a computer or group of computers on the Internet, used to indicate the electronic location (and sometimes geographic location) of a computer during data transmission. UsingNaibaIn simple terms, the URLs you visit, such as www.baidu.com or blog.naibabiji.com, are domain names. Although mobile internet dominates today, reducing the demand for domain names, it is still necessary to choose a suitable domain name for a personal blog or professional website.

How to register a domain name?

在How to Build a Website for BeginnersOn the page, Naiba briefly mentioned where to purchase domain names? Overseas, you can buy fromNameSiloPurchase (new users can usenewnaibaPromo code), includes privacy protection. Domestically, you can purchase fromAlibaba Cloud、Tencent CloudPurchase. Domain name prices are usually around tens of RMB per year. If you plan to use servers in China, it is recommended to register on Alibaba Cloud or Tencent Cloud. If you are not using servers in China, it is recommended to purchase from abroad. If your English is not good, then just purchase it domestically.

How to choose a domain name?

Unless you really cannot choose a .com domain, the first consideration should definitely be a .com domain. Next, .net, .org, and .me can be considered, while other extensions are not particularly recommended.

• • • .com: The most widely used globally, the first choice for website building
    • .net: Technical or network service websites
    • .org: Non-commercial or non-profit organization websites (currently not supported for filing)
    • .me: Personal blog or personal website

Choose a domain name related to your website„s theme, preferably one that is easy to remember, and avoid using hyphens “-„ in the domain name. Nowadays, it“s basically impossible to register short .com domains, soTry to make the domain name meaningful, easy to remember, and easy to type.。 Once you have chosen a domain name and started building your website, do not change it without a very strong reason.

What pitfalls should be aware of when purchasing a domain name?

Regarding domain name pricing

If you are buying a .com domain, it generally costs around 60 RMB per year. There might be promotions where the first year is cheaper. However, if you are not buying a .com domain but a very niche one, pay close attention to the renewal price, as shown in the figure below:Some niche domain names are often very cheap in the first year, but renewal prices are different. The image above shows the price of .xyz on Tencent Cloud, where the renewal price is still reasonable. Some domain extensions may have renewal prices of over a hundred yuan, which is not cost-effective.Do not choose small domain registrars just to save money.

Regarding domain name history

When someone does not renew their domain name, it becomes available for registration again after a certain idle period. Therefore, after selecting the domain name you want to register, it's best to check if its history is clean. There are websites online to check WHOIS history, which you can search for. Alternatively, you can directly check the cleanliness of the domain name you want to register through the following points (as the domain might have been used for spam or non-compliant sites in the past).

• • • Send the URL in QQ to see if it warns about dangerous websites
    • Search the URL in search engines like Baidu to see if there are any negative results

If you register a domain with a black history, you may encounter issues during use, such as search engines disliking it, not indexing your website, or receiving warnings about dangerous URLs when using QQ-related services (e.g., applying for mini-programs may be rejected, though you can apply for unblocking). In short, try to register and use domain names with a clean history.

Domain Name Registrant

Whether you are registering for personal or company use, please purchase it under your own identity (use company information or the owner's identity for a company). If someone else helps you purchase it, have them use an account you registered to buy it on your behalf. Do not hand over control of the domain name to others. The above is shared by Naiba.Precautions for Registering a Domain Name When Building Your Own Website, hope this helps you.