The first step in the process of setting up your internet presence is the purchase of a domain name. The purchase of a domain name is known as  'domain registration'. Purchasing a domain is done via a registrar. Quite simply, the registrars will let me know whether "JonsWidgets.com" is available and, if so, register it in my name. As it turns out to be available, all you have done is reserve the right to use a the domain name for a particular period of time, normally in multiples of a year.

If your domain is available, you can register it for a period of time that you specify during the checkout process. You can use your domain to build your business and assist you in creating a dynamic online identity. You may also want to consider registering multiple domain names to:

To get started, you need to check if the domain name you want is available.

To Check a Domain's Availability

We offer two ways to handle your domain registration;

Method 1: Managed Services

This method is tailored for the business owner that does not want to be troubled by technical queries and IT related matters. All you need to do is email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call us on the numbers found in Contact Us page and we can handle the availability and purchase of the domain name as well as any other services you require in relation to the domain.

Method 2: Do it yourself

The Do it yourself method is the fast track to all domain registration and related services, whereby the business owner or the IT Team can handle all the purchase and administration of the domain online.

If the domain you requested is taken, we present you with available alternatives. For example, you may be able to select a .INFO or .WS domain extension, rather than a .COM. For example, you could register www.coolexample.info, instead of www.coolexample.com.

If the domain is available, follow the instructions to complete the checkout process. As you complete your registration, include valid contact information for each contact. ICANN, the governing body for domain names, requires valid information for your contact information (Registrant, Technical, Billing, and Administrative). If you enter false information, your domain is cancelled.

Your contact information is public and accessible through the Whois databases of most registrars. However, you can protect your privacy by registering your domain with us using our private domain name registration services.

When you purchase our private domain registration services, the Whois directory lists Domains By Proxy’s name, postal address, and phone number instead of yours. Although Domains By Proxy is the registrant of your domain name registration, you still retain the full benefits of domain registration. You can:

• Cancel, sell, or transfer your domain registration.
• Revert the registrant listing for your domain registration back to you.
• Renew your domain registration when it expires.
• Designate the nameservers for your domain.
• Resolve claims arising out of a dispute involving your domain registration.

Promote your business, build your brand, create a family scrapbook, announce a new arrival... How you use your domain name is up to you. But with incredible pricing customers expect from GoDaddy.com® and a long list of FREE extras, you'll have everything you need get started online. It's easy, fast and affordable. With each domain name you purchase, you get everything you see here, ALL backed by the world-class support GoDaddy.com is known for. Start your domain name search now!

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Photo Album - Share, print and store your photos online, hassle-free
Share, store and even order prints for your favorite photos, right from your domain name, with your own personal online photo album! Go Daddy Photo Album’s login-free sharing takes the hassle out of viewing photos. Plus, you can enhance your pictures with built-in photo editing, keep personal photos private with password-protected albums and more!
Personalized Email Account
Promote your domain with FREE fraud, spam and virus protected email (essential for small businesses) that includes 1GB total storage! Best of all, your personalized email account is customized to the domain name that you use for your Web site ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).
Hosting with Web Site Builder!
Activate free hosting for a Web site you’ve already built or create a 5-page Web site. Just open your Internet browser, select your images and type your text. In the time it takes to do it, your site gets built. Drag-&-drop text/images, add your photos or graphics and much more. Password-protected Web pages, specialty content and editing features make it secure and simple! See sample page
Starter Web Page
Enjoy a professionally designed home on the Web in seconds! Put your domain up for sale at its own address or tell the world your site's “coming soon.” Customize with your own text, graphics and links – even choose color combinations. Comprehensive Web site-building tools available.
Quick Blogcast
Create, manage and promote your own blog and podcast. Post your stories, thoughts and ideas on your blog and invite readers to leave comments. Use our recording tool to create your own audio and video podcast and upload it to your blog to share with visitors. Publish and promote your podcast (and the blog it's hosted on) with automatic notifications to popular listing services including iTunes®, Feedburner and more. Whether you're writing your own personal journal or looking to influence audiences, this must-have blogging application is free with your domain purchase.
Getting Started Guide
'Making the Internet Work for You' is your guide to the Internet basics, from domains to Web sites, e-commerce to marketing and MORE. Having trouble getting started? The Guide is great place to find answers fast.
Domain Forwarding & Masking
Direct different WWW addresses to an existing site. When someone types your domain name into a browser, they will automatically be forwarded/redirected to whatever URL you choose. And with masking, users don't see the underlying address; only what they type.
100-Pack Email Forwarding
Set 100 variations on your basic "@domainname" email address. That means you can automatically redirect emails to an existing account, keeping your main email address private. A single mail box was never so flexible! Additional accounts and storage space available.
Auto Renew Protection
Keep your domain name secure by automatically renewing your registration. Never worry about forgetting to do it manually. You'll keep your domains, hosting, Web site builders and other products where they belong: in your name, in your account and under your control!
Total DNS Control
Manage your domain name server (DNS) records, set your email, FTP, sub-directories, web site location, and more. Our Domain Control Center makes it easy.
Change of Registration**
Assign your domain name to another registrant, right online. You can change all four contact fields for the domain whenever you want. **Note: changes of registrant's name are not available for .UK names without a fee from the Registry.
Status Alerts
Monitor key status indicators to your domain and get instant alerts if there's any change. DomainAlert® Pro Backordering and other services available.
Domain Locking
Prevent anyone from making changes to your domain's vital ownership/administrative information. Domain Locking prevents unauthorized or accidental transfers, and stops anyone from misdirecting your name servers.