Domains
Don't have a domain yet? Here's exactly how to get one.
A domain is just your address on the internet — like johnsplumbing.com. It costs about $10–$20 a year, and you keep full ownership. We will walk you through it.
What it is
A domain is your address on the internet.
Think of a domain name like a street address and hosting like the building. You buy the address from a registrar, then point it to the website we build for you. It sounds technical, but the two options below are built for non-technical people.
Where to buy
Two registrars we trust for first-time buyers.
Both work fine. GoDaddy is more familiar; Namecheap is cleaner and includes free privacy protection.
- Huge brand, familiar checkout
- Phone support if you get stuck
- Easy domain forwarding tools
Step-by-step
- 01Go to godaddy.com and type your business name into the domain search box.
- 02Pick a .com if it's available. If not, try .net or a location-based version like johnsplumbingstl.com.
- 03Add it to your cart and skip the extra upsells (web hosting, email, website builder) — we handle the site.
- 04Create an account with an email you actually check, then complete checkout.
- 05Save your login email and password. You will need them so we can point the domain to your new site.
- Cleaner checkout with fewer upsells
- Free domain privacy protects your contact info
- Straightforward DNS dashboard
Step-by-step
- 01Go to namecheap.com and enter your preferred domain name in the search bar.
- 02Choose .com if available. Namecheap will show alternatives if it's taken.
- 03Add the domain to your cart. Free WHOISGuard privacy is included — keep it.
- 04Create your account, pay, and confirm the purchase email.
- 05Keep your Namecheap login handy. We will either guide you through DNS or request secure access to connect it.
Compare
At a glance.
| Feature | GoDaddy | Namecheap |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | People who want phone support | People who want simple, honest pricing |
| Privacy protection | Usually paid extra | Free |
| Checkout experience | Lots of upsells | Cleaner, fewer extras |
| Support | Phone + chat | Chat + tickets |
Buying tips
- Stick with .com if you can. People trust it and type it by default.
- Keep it short and easy to say over the phone.
- Avoid hyphens and numbers when possible — they confuse people.
- You do not need to buy hosting, email, or a website builder from the registrar. We build and host the site.
- Buy the domain in your name or your business name, not a friend's account.
After purchase
Once you own the domain, we need to point it to the website we build. You have two safe options:
- 01Share your registrar login securely through the intake form. We log in, update the DNS settings, and disconnect when it's live.
- 02Or we send you the exact DNS records to paste in, and you do it yourself in about two minutes.
Avoid this
Common domain mistakes.
- Buying a multi-year hosting bundle you do not need.
- Using an old email address you cannot access for the registrar account.
- Letting an employee or agency buy the domain under their personal account.
- Choosing a clever spelling that customers cannot remember.
Next step
Ready to turn your domain into a working website?
Once your domain is registered, start your build. We will connect it, design the site, and get you live.