Aug 18

Domains

Darren @ 1:53 am

The first step to getting yourself noticed on the web is your domain name. Your domain is the URL or Website address that people will enter to browse to your site.  For domain transfers, please visit here.  Prices for new registrations, renewal and transfers are the same.

Domain Name Availability
Domain TLD 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years 4 Years 5 Years
.com $14.95 $27.90 $39.85 $52.80 $65.75
.net $14.95 $27.90 $39.85 $52.80 $65.75
.org $14.95 $27.90 $39.85 $52.80 $65.75
.biz $14.95 $27.90 $39.85 $52.80 $65.75
.info $14.95 $27.90 $39.85 $52.80 $65.75
.co.nz $31.45 $61.90 $92.35 $122.80 $153.25
.net.nz $31.45 $61.90 $92.35 $122.80 $153.25
.org.nz $31.45 $61.90 $92.35 $122.80 $153.25
.name $18.95 $36.90 $54.85 $72.80 $90.75
.mobi $23.90 $46.80 $69.70 $92.60 $115.50
.com.au - $34.95 - - -
.net.au - $34.95 - - -
.org.au - $20.00 - - -
.asn.au - $20.00 - - -
.id.au - $30.00 - - -
.co.uk - $34.95 - - -
.org.uk - $34.95 - - -

Be noticed and be remembered! :)
Having a great domain name should directly reflect either your Business or your image you want to portray on the Internet.  Make sure it’s as short as possible and easy to remember!  Typically, a domain that is over six characters long is too cumbersome to type and remember.  If you need a domain longer than six characters, ensure it’s broken up into two or more words easily identifiable to your readers.

When the domain you really want is already taken… :(
If your desired domain is already taken, try mixing your domain name up a bit.  Abbreviate, add hyphens or add your location (state city or country) to the domain your searching for, to get something unique on the Internet.  This should always been done in moderation.  Too many hyphens and abbreviations can make your domain name hard to understand!