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3. What's in a name?

Register a domain name. Create a unique Internet presence that's easy for people to remember.

Choose your domain name wisely. A domain name is your website's address and it is used to form the URL. It is separate from website hosting.

For example, the domain name for our main website is ourchurch.com and our URL is http://www.ourchurch.com.



• Show visitors that you take your site seriously by obtaining a domain name.

• Choose a domain that's easy to remember and spell.


The first dollar you spend on your website should be to get a domain name. What does it say to your visitors if you aren't willing to spend a few dollars on a domain name? Right or wrong, many visitors will think:

  • You are cheap.
  • You are in financial trouble.
  • You do not care very much about your website.
  • You are not committed to your website long-term.
  • You don't mind losing some visitors because your website address is long, hard to remember, and a challenge to type in accurately.

Conversely when you have your own domain name it tells your visitors:

  • You care about your website.
  • You have invested in your website.
  • You are committed to maintaining your website.
  • You understand that a shorter, more relevant address will bring more visitors to your website.
Do you have a domain in mind? Check domain availability.

There are a variety of domain extensions (the "dot com" part) from which to choose, which helps make the possibility of obtaining the name you want more likely. The most popular extensions are:

.comThe most common and generally the most sought-after. Any website can use this extension.
.net Originally for networks or Internet companies, but available to anyone
.org Most often used by non-profits
.usAn alternative to .com and .net that is restricted to United States sites
.bizBusiness sites
.edu Educational sites
.info Informational sites

Your choice of domain name is important because you want people to be able to see or hear it once, remember it, and type it into their web browser. So, it's important to select a domain name that is short, easy to remember, and easy to spell. There is also some evidence your site may rank higher for a targeted keyword if it is in your domain name.

Just because your company is named "The Best Preschool Bible Story Supply Company In the World, Inc." doesn't mean your domain needs to be thebestpreschoolbiblestorysupplycompanyintheworld.com. It's hard enough typing it without making an error, much less remembering it! A better choice would be "preschoolsupply.com" or something similar. The challenge is finding something that has not already been taken. With a little creativity and persistence, however, you are sure to find a domain that is just right for your website.

To register your domain with OurChurch.Com, simply order the Domain package or greater. OurChurch.Com will register your domain name for you and pay the annual fee. You can do this at the time you create your website by going to our home page and clicking on "Build a Site," or after your site is complete by logging into your Webmaster page and clicking on "Order & Renew Premium Options." Your domain registration is included in the hosting, so you don't have to worry about getting the settings correct or remembering to register it separately each year.

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