A domain name is what people type into their web browsers to locate a website—much like using a street address to find a physical location. Each website, server, or digital device connected to the Internet has a unique IP address, a lengthy combination of numbers and letters that is hard for people to remember. A domain name serves as a user-friendly version of this IP address.

When you enter a domain name, such as www.elitehostingpro.com or www.google.com, into your browser, the Domain Name System (DNS) translates it into the respective IP address, allowing the associated website to be accessed.

Having your own domain name lends credibility to your online presence, especially for individuals or businesses. With a domain name, you can:

• Develop a website for your store or online business.
• Establish a professional email address using your domain name

As the foremost domain registrar globally, EliteHostingPro can assist you in finding the perfect domain name tailored to your requirements. Utilize our search tool at the top of the page to check domain name availability. Once you secure your domain, we can aid you in creating and expanding your online presence. At EliteHostingPro, we offer comprehensive solutions for online success, ranging from web hosting services (inclusive of free SSL certificates) to a Digital Marketing Suite that simplifies managing your social media, SEO, and more. Furthermore, our products and services are supported by our exceptional and award-winning customer support team.

Just type your desired web address into the domain name search box. If the name you want is already taken, we’ll offer suggestions for similar names. If the domain is available, follow the prompts on screen to complete the registration.

To check the availability of a domain name, simply enter it into EliteHostingPro’s search bar. We’ll promptly inform you if it’s available or if someone else has already registered it.

If the domain is taken, you have a few options:

WHOIS Lookup: Utilize our WHOIS Lookup tool to find the owner and contact details of the desired domain. You can then try to reach out to the owner using this information.

Domain Broker Service: Explore our Domain Broker service, where we negotiate with the current owner on your behalf to acquire the domain.

Domain Backorder Service: Consider our Domain Backorder service, allowing you to purchase a backorder credit. This gives you an opportunity to secure the domain when it becomes available for auction.

Domain name registration involves selecting a web address (such as EliteHostingPro.com or LilysBikes.com) and formally claiming the right to use it. While you don’t technically own the domain, once registered, it’s yours to utilize as long as you continue to pay the annual registration fee. If you allow the registration to lapse, the domain becomes available for others to register. To avoid accidental expiration, EliteHostingPro provides an auto-renew option for all customers. Additionally, our Ultimate Domain Protection (an optional add-on) offers an extra layer of security, allowing you to retain your domain for an additional 90 days after expiration.

Consider these 4 pointers:

Reflect Your Brand: Ideally, your domain name should match your business name, making it easier for customers to recognize you.

Keep it Short: Short domain names are more memorable for customers, so aim for brevity.

Avoid Numbers or Hyphens: Numbers and hyphens can be confusing. If your business name contains a number, consider registering both the numerical and spelled-out versions of the domain to cover all bases.

Register Multiple Domains: Enhance your protection by registering common misspellings of your brand name. If you own the .com domain, consider registering variations with different extensions like .org, .net, .info, etc. (Check out our complete list of available gTLDs).