{"id":6491,"date":"2022-05-25T17:48:39","date_gmt":"2022-05-25T15:48:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/?p=6491"},"modified":"2022-05-27T14:28:03","modified_gmt":"2022-05-27T12:28:03","slug":"what-is-domain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/what-is-domain\/","title":{"rendered":"Beginners Guide: What is a Website Domain Name?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Whenever you make a website, at some point someone will ask you if you have already secured <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com\/website\/domain\/\">your domain<\/a> name. If you are not quite sure what to say to that, this article is for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ll tell you what a domain name is, how you choose one that is right for your business, and where you register your domain. Some of the jargon around domains sounds very techy, but we\u2019ll make sure to explain it all along the way.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/what-is-domain\/#Quick_guide_to_domains\" >Quick guide to domains<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/what-is-domain\/#Why_do_I_need_my_own_domain_name\" >Why do I need my own domain name?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/what-is-domain\/#What_is_a_domain\" >What is a domain?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/what-is-domain\/#How_does_a_domain_name_work\" >How does a domain name work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/what-is-domain\/#What_domain_extension_is_the_best\" >What domain extension is the best?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/what-is-domain\/#Difference_between_website_vs_domain_name_vs_website_hosting\" >Difference between website vs domain name vs website hosting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/what-is-domain\/#How_to_choose_a_domain_name\" >How to choose a domain name<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/what-is-domain\/#How_much_does_a_domain_cost\" >How much does a domain cost?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/what-is-domain\/#Where_to_buy_a_domain_name\" >Where to buy a domain name<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/what-is-domain\/#How_to_use_domains_with_Jimdo\" >How to use domains with Jimdo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/what-is-domain\/#Next_step_Build_your_website\" >Next step: Build your website!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/what-is-domain\/#Domain_FAQ\" >Domain FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_guide_to_domains\"><\/span>Quick guide to domains<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div data-tf-widget=\"ytIDmaIB\" style=\"width:100%;height:400px;color:#FFFFFF;\"><\/div><script src=\"\/\/embed.typeform.com\/next\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_I_need_my_own_domain_name\"><\/span>Why do I need my own domain name?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A domain name has several benefits for your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com\/website\/business\/\">business website<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Your website needs <strong>a simple, memorable address<\/strong>. That is your domain name. A good one is easy to communicate and easy to remember.<\/li><li>Your domain is <strong>part of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com\/blog\/branding\/\">your brand<\/a><\/strong>. The name and the extension you choose for your domain indicate what is important to your company.&nbsp;<\/li><li>A custom domain <strong>looks professional<\/strong>. Claiming your own space on the internet for your business shows you mean\u2026 well, business.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center post-cta has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0111f410 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bring your business online with a custom domain.<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-right is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-17124a9a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a data-tracking=\"post_cta_register_domain\" class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com\/website\/domain\/\">Get your domain<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_domain\"><\/span>What is a domain?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A domain name is a unique, custom address for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com\/website\/how-to-create\/\">your website<\/a>. It\u2019s built from two parts: the name and the extension. For example, with \u201cjimdo.com\u201d the name is \u201cjimdo\u201d and the extension is \u201c.com\u201d.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take this domain name: jimdo.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/domainname.png?resize=512%2C256&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"name and tld of a domain name\" class=\"wp-image-6492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/domainname.png?w=512&amp;ssl=1 512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/domainname.png?resize=300%2C150&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><figcaption>A domain name is built from the name and the extension or TLD.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Name<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The name is \u201cjimdo\u201d in our case. It made sense, since it\u2019s our business name.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you choose <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com\/website\/domain\/\">your domain<\/a>, it\u2019s good to know that not all characters can be used. Some special characters, like \u201c&lt;\u201d, \u201c&gt;\u201d or \u201c*\u201d are off limits because they\u2019re also used in code. Other characters are not available on all keyboards or in all languages, like \u201c\u00df\u201d or \u201c\u00fc\u201d.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Extension<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The extension, or TLD (this stands for \u201cTop Level Domain\u201d), is \u201c.com\u201d. That\u2019s the most used extension on the internet. That means most visitors are familiar with it, which is always a good thing in marketing. If you want to present your business as a national or local business, your own local extension is a better choice. That can be something like \u201c.nl\u201d, \u201c.co.uk\u201d or \u201c.de\u201d. More about domain extensions later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Anatomy-of-a-url-Infographic.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\" infographic domain name\" class=\"wp-image-6493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Anatomy-of-a-url-Infographic-scaled.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Anatomy-of-a-url-Infographic-scaled.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Anatomy-of-a-url-Infographic-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Anatomy-of-a-url-Infographic-scaled.jpg?resize=1365%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1365w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Anatomy-of-a-url-Infographic-scaled.jpg?resize=714%2C1071&amp;ssl=1 714w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Anatomy-of-a-url-Infographic-scaled.jpg?w=1366&amp;ssl=1 1366w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption>This infographic shows the different parts in the address of any online page.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what are all the other parts I see in the browser?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">https<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201chttp\u201d stands for \u201cHypertext Transfer Protocol\u201d. That\u2019s a way to send and receive information on the internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The \u201cs\u201d is a more recent addition. It indicates a secure connection to the server your website is on. We\u2019ve got you covered there: if you have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com\/website\/how-to-create\/\">Jimdo website<\/a>, we make sure that connection is secure for your visitors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">www.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cwww.\u201d is a subdomain. It indicates a different section within the same domain, that is used for different content. Free websites each get their own subdomain on the domain jimdosite.com, like \u201cyogastudiosunshine.jimdosite.com\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Page<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c\/blog\/\u201d indicates a specific page on a domain, in this case the page \u201cBlog\u201d.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center post-cta has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0111f410 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bring your business online with a custom domain.<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-right is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-17124a9a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a data-tracking=\"post_cta_register_domain\" class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com\/website\/domain\/\">Get your domain<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_a_domain_name_work\"><\/span>How does a domain name work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you clicked a link to this article, your browser looked the domain name up in the Domain Name System (DNS) to see where the content for this article is stored. The DNS provided the IP address that is connected to the domain name \u201cjimdo.com\u201d. Your browser then loaded the content from the server at that IP address. And that\u2019s why you are able to read this right now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><div class=\"jimdo-alert\">Tech talk:<\/strong> Every website is stored on a server. On that server, the website has its own unique IP address: a series of numbers. Those numbers are hard to remember for humans, so the Domain Name System (DNS) was introduced. Instead of the IP address, the website can now be reached by typing the domain name in a browser. <strong><\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"427\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-a-domain-works-EN-427x1024.png?resize=427%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"how a domain name works\" class=\"wp-image-6836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-a-domain-works-EN.png?resize=427%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 427w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-a-domain-works-EN.png?resize=125%2C300&amp;ssl=1 125w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-a-domain-works-EN.png?resize=640%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-a-domain-works-EN.png?resize=853%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 853w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-a-domain-works-EN.png?resize=714%2C1714&amp;ssl=1 714w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-a-domain-works-EN.png?resize=682%2C1637&amp;ssl=1 682w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-a-domain-works-EN.png?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 427px) 100vw, 427px\" \/><figcaption>The Domain Name System (DNS) tells your browser which IP address is connected to a domain name.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_domain_extension_is_the_best\"><\/span>What domain extension is the best?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You have many domain extensions to choose from, so let\u2019s break them up into groups first. When you search for options, you will often find the term \u201cTLD\u201d. It stands for \u201cTop Level Domain\u201d. They mean the same thing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Generic top level domains or gTLDs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These are not connected to any specific area. They are, as the name implies, more generic. Examples are \u201c.com\u201d, \u201c.net\u201d or \u201c.org\u201d.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Country code top level domains or ccTLDs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These domain extensions are connected to a country. The requirements to register one of these are set by that country. If you plan to make a local version of your website, it\u2019s good to use the local domain extension.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your business is active internationally, you can welcome customers for each country by adding their local ccTLD. You could have \u201cpoodleclub.com\u201d for English-speaking visitors and \u201cpoodleclub.fr\u201d for French visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sponsored top level domain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These are relatively new TLDs and their number grows. These domain extensions are proposed and sponsored by organizations. After approval by the ICANN these organizations can set the rules for registration and use.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ICANN is the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers. ICANN is a non-profit organization that has many tasks when it comes to domain names. In the case of sponsored domain names, they need to process and approve new domain names before they become available for registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sponsored TLDs can sometimes be more expensive and are often very specific. Several cities, provinces or institutions have their own sponsored TLD. Like the city of Amsterdam (.amsterdam), the aerospace industry (.aero) or the U.S. government (.gov).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center post-cta has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0111f410 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bring your business online with a custom domain.<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-right is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-17124a9a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a data-tracking=\"post_cta_register_domain\" class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com\/website\/domain\/\">Get your domain<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Difference_between_website_vs_domain_name_vs_website_hosting\"><\/span>Difference between website vs domain name vs website hosting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll hear people talk about websites, domains and hosting. Those terms are all different, but very closely connected. Let\u2019s unpack this, shall we?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong>website<\/strong> is a set of content, published on the internet. It is the collection of texts, images, designs etc. that you use to promote your business online.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All that information is stored on a server. This storing is also called <strong>website hosting<\/strong>. So that\u2019s where \u2018website hosting\u2019 comes in. If you build a Jimdo website, it is stored on servers run by Jimdo.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you register a domain name at a company, that company is called a <strong>domain host<\/strong>. So that\u2019s where the terms often flow together: the word \u2018host\u2019 can mean different things in the context of websites.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_choose_a_domain_name\"><\/span>How to choose a domain name<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most businesses choose their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com\/blog\/naming-a-business\/\">business name<\/a> as their domain name. And for most businesses that is a good choice. It\u2019s what your customers expect, and it is likely the first thing that comes up when people search your business.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, for some businesses, people don\u2019t search your name. They search your product or your service. In those cases, it can help your website appear higher in the search results to include that product or service. This is part of what\u2019s known as search engine optimization, or SEO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Business name only:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>groot.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Business name plus product:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>groot-potted-plants.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most important is having a domain name that is short, easy to spell and in line with your brand.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read more about it in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/how-can-i-find-the-best-domain-for-my-website\/\">this guide to choosing a domain name<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using more than one domain name<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some businesses may even use several domain names. There is always one primary domain, the most important one. The other domain sends visitors to that primary domain.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That is actually more useful than it might seem. You might have a website for your podcast about pet behavior. US listeners would expect the domain to be spelled petbehavior.com. UK listeners would expect petbehaviour.co.uk instead. If you connect both domain names, you make it easy for all your listeners to find your site.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having multiple domains has a number of benefits:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>offers a familiar localized domain for visitors from several countries<\/li><li>it can serve as protection against common typo\u2019s, like gogle.com instead of google.com<\/li><li>it can let you hang onto a domain, so competitors can not register it&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If your business organizes a yearly event, you can also use the name of your event as your second domain name.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A second domain name sounds like a dream for SEO, right? Your great content would now have two chances to rank in Google. Actually, that\u2019s not the case. And that\u2019s a good thing. Google doesn\u2019t like to see the exact same content on different domains. That type of \u2018duplicate content\u2019 gets ranked lower. Luckily, Google only sees your primary domain. So you can use several domains, without it impacting your SEO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"jimdo-alert\">Find more tips in our article about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com\/blog\/how-can-i-find-the-best-domain-for-my-website\/\">How to Find the Best Domain for Your Website<\/a>.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center post-cta has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0111f410 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bring your business online with a custom domain.<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-right is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-17124a9a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a data-tracking=\"post_cta_register_domain\" class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com\/website\/domain\/\">Get your domain<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is your domain available?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you start to communicate your perfect <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com\/website\/domain\/\">domain name<\/a>, check if the domain is available. Our supporters speak to people about domains daily. And sometimes they hear stories of people putting up posters or printing business cards showing their domain, only to then find out that this domain name is already being used by someone else.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This situation is easy to avoid: check if your domain is available, register the domain, connect it to your website. Then start distributing it through all your marketing channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does domain registration work?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The steps are easy enough:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>enter the domain you want to use<\/li><li>enter your own information<\/li><li>pay the registration costs<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A domain registration generally lasts for one year. At the end of that year, you can renew or cancel the registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Should you cancel (or forget to renew) your domain is held for a short time. During this grace period, you can still get your domain back. If you decide not to renew your domain registration, the domain name will be released for registration by anyone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Domain requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every domain extension has some requirements for the registration. An Italian .it domain requires an Italian VAT number. A Dutch .nl domain requires an address in the Netherlands. To register an .aero or .edu domain, you need to prove you work in the aerospace industry or education. Generally, these registration requirements are easy to find and usually easy to comply with.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WHOIS and privacy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you register a domain, you are listed as the domain owner. This list of domain owners and contacts is called the WHOIS. 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Buying a domain through your website builder means you save on additional costs, and you get to skip a number of technical steps to connect the domain to your website.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Jimdo a domain is included in all premium plans, starting from the Jimdo Start plan at \u20ac 9 per month.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center post-cta has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0111f410 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bring your business online with a custom domain.<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-right is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-17124a9a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a data-tracking=\"post_cta_register_domain\" class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com\/website\/domain\/\">Get your domain<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_buy_a_domain_name\"><\/span>Where to buy a domain name<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can get your own domain name at a domain hoster. These companies have been granted permission to register domains for clients. Jimdo works with such a company to provide the domains for Jimdo customers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><div class=\"jimdo-alert\">Tech talk:<\/strong> \u201cBuying a domain\u201d is a strange expression. When you register a domain, you will be listed as the owner. However, most registrations run for one year. At the end of that year, you need to extend the registration. So practically, it\u2019s more like \u201crenting a domain\u201d. <strong><\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Normally, you can only buy a domain if it is available. However, sometimes the owner of a domain is not using it. That\u2019s where you sometimes hear stories of companies offering to buy a domain name from its current owner.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the owner agrees, the name and contact details for the registration are changed to the new owner, who can then connect the domain to their business website. This is usually a more expensive option than registering a new domain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_use_domains_with_Jimdo\"><\/span>How to use domains with Jimdo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A domain is included in every Jimdo premium plan. So after your upgrade, you can register your domain name straight away.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"jimdo-alert\">Register your domain first: This is an important first step! Sometimes, people make the mistake of printing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com\/blog\/making-business-card\/\">business cards<\/a> with a domain name they haven\u2019t registered yet. And then they find out the domain is not available\u2026 That\u2019s an unfortunate situation you can easily avoid, by claiming your domain as soon as you can.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This is how you register a domain name at Jimdo:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>upgrade your website to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com\/pricing\/website\/\">premium plan<\/a><\/li><li>go to the dashboard of your website and open the <a href=\"https:\/\/dash.e.jimdo.com\/websites\/last-edited-dolphin\/domains\">domains section<\/a><\/li><li>click <strong>Add your included domain<\/strong> and follow the steps<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you have your own domain name already? No worries, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/help.jimdo-dolphin.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360000775063\">transfer your existing domain to Jimdo<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively you can adjust your DNS settings at your domain hoster, to connect your domain to your Jimdo website. That\u2019s called a redirect. There are several kinds of redirects and this article will show you exactly <a href=\"https:\/\/help.jimdo-dolphin.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360001229966-How-do-I-forward-a-domain-to-my-Dolphin-website-\">how to choose and set up the fitting redirect<\/a> for your situation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Redirects sound very technical (because they are), but to your domain hoster this is everyday work. So, no need to worry: they can help you set it up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Next_step_Build_your_website\"><\/span>Next step: Build your website!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your domain is safe, the technical part is done, and now you can start building your website. This is the fun part!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Start by making a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/preparing-build-website-create-site-plan\/\">website plan<\/a><\/li><li>Write your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/11-golden-rules-of-writing-website-content\/\">texts<\/a> and collect your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/choose-images-website\/\">images<\/a><\/li><li>Give some love to your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/create-better-calls-to-action\/\">call to action buttons<\/a><\/li><li>And then <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/website-design-checklist\/\">design your website<\/a> in all the colors of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/branding\/\">your brand<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Step by step you\u2019ll bring your website to life, showing the world the story of your business!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center post-cta has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0111f410 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bring your business online with Jimdo.<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-right is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-17124a9a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a data-tracking=\"post_cta_create_website_signup\" class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/register.jimdo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Start Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Domain_FAQ\"><\/span>Domain FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1630480487785\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is a domain in simple terms?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A domain is the unique address of a website. If you tell someone where to find your website, you usually tell them your domain name, like smithsbakery.com. Your domain has a name (smithsbakery) and an extension (.com).<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1630480501543\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How to choose a TLD?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Your TLD can show visitors where your business is active. If you operate nationally, your country code TLD (ccTLD) is usually a good choice. Internationally, a generic TLD (gTLD) is often better.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1630480514279\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Is email always connected to a domain?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Your own custom email address is optional once you own a domain. It is not automatically included if you register a domain name. If you decide to create your own email address the part before the \u2018@\u2019 can be chosen freely. Your domain name always comes after the \u2018@\u2019.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1630480526883\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What if a domain is not available?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">If the domain name you want (teddybears.com) is not available, you can change the name (teddys.com) or the extension (teddybears.shop). Alternatively, you can ask the current owner if you can buy the domain name from them.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1630480538093\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How to buy a domain?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Start by choosing a fitting domain name that is currently available. Then register it directly or via your website builder. Fill in your information, confirm the registration and connect the domain to your site. Domain registrations generally run for one year.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center post-cta has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0111f410 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bring your business online with a custom domain.<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-right is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-17124a9a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a data-tracking=\"post_cta_register_domain\" class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com\/website\/domain\/\">Get your domain<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>People keep telling you your website needs a domain. 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