| 1.
Choose a domain name and domain extension |
- There
are many domain extensions available, the most
popular being .com
- The
South African domain extenstion is .co.za - this
extension is well known to South Africans but
not internationally
- The
.com extension generally carries more prestige,
but for companies with mostly local dealings the
.co.za is the accepted norm
- If
you have a specific domain name in mind, you may
have better luck with a .co.za, as the majority
of catchy and popular .com names have already
been registered
- When
buying an international domain name, you are able
to purchase the name and make hosting arrangements
later. You will usually receive free email forwarding
- When
choosing a domain name, remember shorter is better
and names that are difficult to spell should be
avoided.
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| 2.
Check the availability of the name |
- Domain
names are recorded in an international database
called the WHOIS. Follow any of the links on the
left to check on availability of names and registered
details
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| 3.
For a local .co.za, decide on who will host your site
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- If
you are registering a .co.za domain you will need
to have already decided on a company to host your
website before you are able to purchase the domain.
Your hosting company will need to make the necessary
preparations for your new domain
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| 4.
Purchase the domain name using your credit card |
- To
proceed with purchasing a domain name, simply
click on any of the links on the left to buy a
domain quickly and easily online
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