{"id":15674,"date":"2022-09-09T00:00:24","date_gmt":"2022-09-08T16:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cldy.com\/sg\/?p=15674"},"modified":"2024-02-15T21:47:57","modified_gmt":"2024-02-15T13:47:57","slug":"3-easy-steps-domain-registration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cldy.com\/sg\/blog\/domain-name\/3-easy-steps-domain-registration\/","title":{"rendered":"3-Step Domain Registration Guide For Businesses"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When starting a new website, you\u2019ll need to register a domain. While it might sound like jargon at first, t<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">he <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">domain registration process<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is straightforward and can be done on your own.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this guide, we\u2019ll walk you through everything you need to know about domains and the different steps to check a domain\u2019s availability. We\u2019ll also cover how you can easily <\/span><a style=\"color: #f4662d;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cldy.com\/sg\/domain-registration\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #f4662d;\">register your business domain<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Domains: Definition and <\/b><b>how to create a domain name<\/b><b> for your business<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the simplest sense, domains are the string of text that users type into a browser to reach a website or web page. For example, you probably typed in CLDY.com to get to our website. If you came from a search engine, then you typed Google.com on your browser.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without domains (and domain name servers), users would have to memorise complex IP addresses to visit websites. Domains make it easy for people to remember and visit your website.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Key components of a domain<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different sources will tell you that domains are split into two parts, while others will say there are as many as seven. As we\u2019re trying to understand domains at a beginner level, we\u2019ll only highlight three main parts: a subdomain, a second-level domain, and your top-level domain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s say you own business.wordpress.com, <\/span><b>business <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is your subdomain, <\/span><a style=\"color: #f4662d;\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><b>WordPress<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is your second-level domain, and<\/span><b> .com<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is your top-level domain.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subdomains sit right before your second-level domain. Its purpose is to organise websites and separate a section from your main site, making it easier for users to find what they need.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\nThere are many subdomains available \u2014 from <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blog, shop, and docs <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to the most widely-used subdomain www, which stands for World Wide Web.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Second-level domains are perhaps the prominent part of a domain. It\u2019s positioned before your TLD and helps identify your website. If you\u2019re a business, you are likely to use your brand name on your second-level domain.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top-level domains are at the very end of your domain. They can be generic or gTLDs like .com, .org, .net, sponsored or TLDs like .edu, and country code top-level domains like .au, .ca, and .sg.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Choosing a domain for your business<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that we\u2019ve given an overview of domains, it\u2019s time to pick the right domain for your website. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your domain plays a vital role in branding, it builds awareness and invites customers to check out your website.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, domains help you increase your search engine rankings. As you grow your website and put out quality content, your domain gains authority on search engines like Google. This in turn drives more customers to your business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With all that said, we\u2019ll explore <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to choose a domain<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for your business:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Keep it short and simple.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Avoid hyphens, unnecessary symbols, and numbers. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So how long is <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">too <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">long? Experts recommend you keep it 20 characters max. The shorter and more concise, the better.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Stay on brand. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As much as possible, keep your business name and domain identical. If it\u2019s no longer available, you can add your location. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, if yourbusiness.com is no longer available, go for an alternative like yourbusinesssg.com instead.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Go for a .com extension first. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A .com extension is the most popular TLD in the world. But if that\u2019s not available, a .org., .co., or .net is a good alternative. <\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Do a trademark search. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might have settled on a domain, and registered it\u2026only to find out that it\u2019s been trademarked. Save yourself the hassle and run a trademark search before registering a domain. <\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Check out these articles as we share more tips on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cldy.com\/sg\/blog\/domain-name\/25-tips-for-choosing-the-perfect-domain-name\/\">choosing your domain name.<\/a><\/p>\n<h4><b>Register your domain in 3 easy steps<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When registering a domain, you\u2019ll come across the terms registrant, domain registry, and the domain registrar. Let\u2019s explore them one by one:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Registrants<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are individuals, organisations, or businesses who register a domain. In other words, that\u2019s YOU!<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>registrar <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">serves as the middleman. It\u2019s an accredited organisation that registers your domain with a registry. CLDY, for example, is an ICANN-verified registrar. <\/span><b>ICANN<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, in a nutshell, is a non-profit organisation that manages the domain name system.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><b>domain name registry <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">oversees the administration of top-level domains. When you apply for a .sg domain, for example, your application is subject to SGNIC\u2019s policies and procedures guidelines.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that we\u2019ve familiarised ourselves with the different terms, let\u2019s look at the steps in<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> domain registration.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>1. Select a domain registrar<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll find thousands of domain registrars on the web, each offering one enticing deal after another. It is also common to come across registrars that offer other <\/span>services like <a style=\"color: #f4662d;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cldy.com\/sg\/web-hosting\/\">web hosting<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So with all these choices in front of you, how do you settle on a single registrar?<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Look for privacy. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upon registering a domain, your personal or business information gets displayed publicly on the WHOIS database. This includes your physical address, phone number, and email address. The biggest downside of publicising your information on the web is that it makes you vulnerable to spam and identity theft.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When choosing a domain registrar, ensure that they offer a service called domain privacy. Domain privacy replaces your information on WHOIS with your registrar\u2019s information. This is totally legal and a common practice among businesses looking to protect their business information.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Cost. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most registrars offer domains at a low cost, only to charge you ten times the amount when you renew. So, make it a practice to read the terms and conditions first. Legitimate registrars are upfront about their pricing.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b><a style=\"color: #f4662d;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cldy.com\/sg\/domain-transfer\/\">Domain transfer<\/a>. <\/b>There are many reasons people choose to transfer their domain. For one, there could be a change in website ownership. Another common reason is that you could be unhappy with your domain registrar and want to explore another option.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter the reason, a registrar should allow you to seamlessly transfer a domain.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>2. Run a domain search<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Settled on a domain name? Now comes the daunting part, it\u2019s time to check if it\u2019s available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a style=\"color: #f4662d;\" href=\"https:\/\/manage.cldy.com\/?category=Domain\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-15680\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cldy.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/09\/domain-registration-cldy-search-availability-1024x389.png\" alt=\"domain registration cldy search availability\" width=\"800\" height=\"304\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cldy.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/09\/domain-registration-cldy-search-availability-1024x389.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.cldy.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/09\/domain-registration-cldy-search-availability-300x114.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cldy.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/09\/domain-registration-cldy-search-availability-768x292.png 768w, https:\/\/www.cldy.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/09\/domain-registration-cldy-search-availability.png 1092w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Run a <\/span><a style=\"color: #f4662d;\" href=\"https:\/\/manage.cldy.com\/?category=Domain\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">domain search<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by typing your desired domain on a search bar<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0from CLDY. The system then lets you know if the domain is available or not.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-15681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cldy.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/09\/domain-search-available-1024x432.png\" alt=\"domain search available\" width=\"800\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cldy.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/09\/domain-search-available-1024x432.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.cldy.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/09\/domain-search-available-300x126.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cldy.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/09\/domain-search-available-768x324.png 768w, https:\/\/www.cldy.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/09\/domain-search-available.png 1122w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We recommend proceeding to the next step immediately after you find out your domain is available. You never know if someone\u2019s looking to register the same domain!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>3. If your domain is available \u2014 complete the domain registration process<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019re happy with your domain, complete the domain registration process. When registering with CLDY, you should be able to see the total cost and terms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The requirements needed to register your domain vary. For ccTLDs like .sg, you can register the domain as a business or individual registrant. You\u2019ll then need to supply your NRIC No.\/FIN No. (if you\u2019re registering the domain for personal use) or your UEN\/Entity No.\/CorpPass No. (if you\u2019re a business or organisation).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cldy.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/09\/Screen-Shot-2022-07-29-at-3.31.24-PM.png\" alt=\"sg domain registration organization\" width=\"918\" height=\"508\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cldy.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/09\/Screen-Shot-2022-07-29-at-3.31.24-PM.png 918w, https:\/\/www.cldy.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/09\/Screen-Shot-2022-07-29-at-3.31.24-PM-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cldy.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/09\/Screen-Shot-2022-07-29-at-3.31.24-PM-768x425.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 918px) 100vw, 918px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TLDs like .com, on the other hand, require basic information like your contact details and postal code.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cldy.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/09\/Screen-Shot-2022-07-29-at-3.31.05-PM.png\" alt=\"domain registration gtld\" width=\"911\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cldy.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/09\/Screen-Shot-2022-07-29-at-3.31.05-PM.png 911w, https:\/\/www.cldy.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/09\/Screen-Shot-2022-07-29-at-3.31.05-PM-300x133.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cldy.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/09\/Screen-Shot-2022-07-29-at-3.31.05-PM-768x341.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 911px) 100vw, 911px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve completed your purchase, your domain will be successfully registered.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>How to buy a domain name<\/b><b> that\u2019s already registered?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It happens to the best of us, you settle on your dream domain \u2014 only to find out that it\u2019s already registered.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The good news is that there\u2019s still a chance to purchase the domain from its current owner. If their contact details are on WHOIS, obtain their number or email address and connect with them from there. Simply send an inquiry asking if they\u2019re willing to sell their domain for a good price.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While there\u2019s no guarantee they\u2019ll agree to a deal, it\u2019s worth the shot!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another option is to try a different TLD. For example, if yoursgbusiness.com is no longer available, consider registering yoursgbusiness.biz or yoursgbusiness.xyz.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Get a great domain for your website today<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first step to launching a successful website is to secure a good domain.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Domains establish your brand\u2019s identity and impact your website\u2019s rankings. You can add it just about everywhere \u2014 like your business cards and your email addresses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking for reliable <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">domain registration in Singapore,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> consider CLDY.\u00a0 With a team that shares over 60 years of web hosting and domain experience, you can guarantee your website is in capable hands.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reach out to <\/span><a style=\"color: #f4662d;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cldy.com\/sg\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #f4662d;\">CLDY<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> today to get started.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When starting a new website, you\u2019ll need to register a domain. While it might sound like jargon at first, the domain registration process is straightforward and can be done on your own. In this guide, we\u2019ll walk you through everything you need to know about domains and the different steps to check a domain\u2019s availability. 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