The Complete Way to Buy a Domain for Beginners, Can be used for Business Websites and Online Stores (Part II)

How to buy a domain is one of the things you need to know when you want to build website or store online Yourself.

As a business owner in the digital era, having website or shop online is an important step to take because it can affect Branding and sales online You. Check more about the importance website for business HERE.

But, before going into the tutorial on buying a domain, do you understand what a domain is? If not, see the summary of the information below.

Before continuing, just let me know this is the second series in the series MSME Series who will guide you go digital from zero to advanced stages.

Domain Definition

Simply, domain is an address that will take you to a website. However, if positioning as the owner website, then the domain means an address that will take visitors to website You.

Domain addresses consist of two elements, namely: us website and domain extension. Examples in the domain Instagram.com which is a combination of names website 'Instagram' and '.com' domain extensions.

Domain Functions

Domain is an identification tool website because it is unique, that is, it is different for each website-his. Therefore, when buying a domain, the domain purchase service provider will check whether the requested domain address is available or already owned by the user website other.

Checking the domain address is carried out on the ICANN system. ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) is an organization specifically tasked with storing all domain address data around the world.

Then, what website without the domain will not be identified? Basically, every website already has an IP address that is also unique as a means of identification.

However, an IP address consisting of this set of numbers (example: 100.97.89.78) will be difficult for visitors to remember. Moreover, if one has to visit some website in every day. So, that's what the domain is for.

Domain Types

In general, domain addresses are divided into five types, each of which is described below.

TLDs (Top Level Domains)

As the name suggests, Top Level Domains, this type of domain is the most popular type of domain. You can see a list of domains included in the TLD at website IANA HERE. IANA or Internet Assigned Numbers Authority is the organization that maintains the official TLD lists.

Some examples of domains included in Top Level Domains is .com, .net, . Edu, .org. 

ccTLD (Country Code Top Level Domains)

ccTLD is a type of domain used to describe a website come from a certain country. Generally, a ccTLD consists of two letters taken from an international country code, such as id for Indonesia, . Us for the United States, and .jp for Japan.

sTLD (Sponsored Top Level Domains)

sTLD is generally used for website a particular community or institution. Examples of sLTDs you may have come across are . Edu or .ac for educational institutions, .gov for government institutions, . Co for companies, and .one thousand for the military.

Second Level Domains

Second Level Domains is the type of domain that is put after sLTD. Then, the second type of domain that is placed is usually a ccTLD. The example is .co.id for website companies in Indonesia and .ac.uk for academic institutions in the UK.

Subdomain

If you want to add section with content that should be loaded separately from the main page website you, you can add subdomains. Example subdomains among others developers.facebook.com and support.google.com.

Tips for Choosing a Domain Name

Deciding on a domain name is not easy. If you are still confused in determining the name custom domain that is right for your business, some of the following tips might help you.

• Choose a name that is short, easy to remember, and easy to type.
• Use name brand.
• Insert a keyword, for example shoessapatu.com (if you don't use the name brand).
• Select the appropriate type of extension. For business websites, you can use the extension .com, .bizand . Co.
•  Make sure the domain name has not been used by another party. Check on the search engine whether your targeted domain name has referred to website other.

How to Buy a Domain 

After understanding the definition, function, types, and also choosing a name, the next step is the long-awaited stage, namely buying a domain. You can buy a domain through platform-platform There are now a lot of domain providers.

Some well-known domain purchase service providers are Niagahoster, Domainesia, and Qwords. Tutorial on buying a domain from each one platform will be described in full below.

How to Buy a Domain on Niagahoster

Niagahoster is one of the most popular web hosting and domain providers in Indonesia. If you are interested in buying a domain from platform this one, see the following steps:

• Access the Niagahoster domain check page HERE.
• Enter the domain name you want, then click Check Now.

• Next, you'll see the availability of your domain name and other domain name options along with prices.

• Tick ​​on the domain name that you want to process to purchase. Then, click the button Add to Cart.
• Then, you will be shown a choice of packages along with prices. Click on the package you want. Then, click Continue.

• Next, you will be redirected to a page to select a payment method. You can make payments from various banks with the automatic confirmation option (virtual accounts) or manually (bank transfer).

• Next, you will be asked to login or Sign up (if you don't have a Niagahoster account yet).

• If you have logged into your Niagahoster account, click the button Checkout to proceed to payment.
• After that, follow the payment instructions provided.
• Done. You have successfully purchased a domain from Niagahoster.

How to Buy a Domain at Domainesia

Besides Niagahoster, Domainesia can also be an option for cheap domain providers. Follow the steps below to buy a domain on platform Domainesia:

• Access www.domainesia.com.
• Click tab menu Domain at the top of the page.

• Then, write the domain name you want in the search field provided. Click Cari.

•  You'll see a list of available domains for the domain name you entered earlier, along with the price.

• To buy a domain, click Register Domain on the domain you want.
• Next, select the duration and additional service plans. Then, click Enter Cart.

• To be able to proceed to the payment page, sign in or Sign up Domainesia account.

• After successfully logging in, click Complete and Pay to get invoice.

• Make payments according to your instructions.
• Done. You have successfully purchased a domain through Domainesia.

How to Buy a Domain on Qwords

Qwords is one of the hosting and domain service providers. You can buy hosting, domain, or both packages through platform this. If you are interested in buying a domain package for website You go through Qwords, here are the steps:

• Access www.qwords.com.
• Then, click tab menu Domain> Domain Register.

• Enter the domain name along with the extension you want.

• Then, click Cari.
• You will see if the domain you want is available or not. If available, you'll also see some offer packages with hosting, such as signature, premiereand infinite.

• To buy only the domain, click the button Order Domain Only.
• Next, you will be redirected to the booking page.
• Re-enter your desired domain and extension in the field New Domain Register. Then, click Check.
• After that, a choice of purchase duration and price will appear. Click Add Cart.

• Then, to process the payment, click on the yellow cart icon at the bottom left.

• Select the payment method you want and click Checkout.
• Next, you will be asked to login to your Qwords account. If you don't have an account yet, register first.
• If you have successfully logged in, you can continue the payment process by following the instructions provided.
• Done.

Things to Look For When Buying a Domain

As you know, there are so many platform domain purchase service providers, some of which have been described how to purchase them above. But, what are the considerations in choosing a platform domain? Well, here are some things you need to pay attention to before deciding to buy a domain on a website platform.

Beware of Hidden Costs

Currently, there are many domain purchase service providers that offer low prices. 

Many people are tempted by the offer. However, you still need to be vigilant and make sure that behind the sloping price there are no hidden costs that make the total price like the normal price.

These hidden costs such as high renewal fees, add-on, or transfer fees.

Ensure Privacy and Data Protected

When you buy a domain on a platform, you should get guaranteed privacy and data protection for free. You need to be alert when you find platform which offers paid privacy protection.

Then, also make sure you choose platform which promises not to sell, transfer, or otherwise misuse your data as a customer.

There is Transparency

The third point to consider in choosing platform buying a domain is to ensure there is transparency of prices and terms up front. You as a customer should be able to easily see prices, renewal rates, processes, and how to cancel your order.

This is important to do to avoid things that are not desirable in the future.

Thus information on how to buy a domain for beginners. For those of you who are planning to buy a domain for website business or shop online, hopefully the tips and methods above can facilitate the process of digitally developing your business through making website.

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