如何注册您网站的域名（免费）

The first domain name in history was Symbolics.com, which was1985年3月15日注册。Today, there are more than300 million domain names，，，，with millions more added each year. A domain name is essentially the address that visitors will type into their browser address bar to arrive at your website.

域名允许用户通过输入诸如“ Google.com”之类的地址而不是Google的“ 74.125.239.116”的数字IP地址来轻松连接到其他计算机IP地址。换句话说，域名使我们的生活变得更加轻松。

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您的域名是建立品牌的重要组成部分。尽管可以相似，但没有两个域名可以完全一样。理想情况下，您的域名将是独特而独特的，因此用户不会将其与其他域名或不同业务混淆。

You might be wondering — isn't a domain name, then, simply a website? Although they are similar, domain names and websites have important differences. Your domain name is the address for your website; it is what people use to find your website, which consists of pages, images, and other files.

Choosing and registering a domain name is often the first step when building a website. Read on to learn how to register a domain name.

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1。Find a domain name registrar.

The non-profit互联网公司分配的姓名和数字（ICANN）监督整个域名系统，并允许外部公司（称为域名注册商）出售和管理域名。您需要通过注册商注册您的域名。

一些最受欢迎的域名注册商包括GoDaddy，，，，Bluehost，，，，andDomain.com，，，，although there are many more to choose from. Be sure to carefully consider pricing and policies for each one before选择您的域名注册商，，，，as it will be managing your domain name.

2.搜索您的域名可用性。

找到适合您的域名注册商后，您需要使用注册商的搜索栏搜索您的域名。那里有数百万个域名，每天增加数千个域名。

If you have your heart set on a domain name before doing a search, you might be disappointed to find it is already taken. Keep an open mind and incorporate important keywords into your domain when appropriate.

3.最终确定您的域名选择。

Once you've brainstormed several domain options, consider which ones are available and choose the one that fits your brand best and will also be easy for users to find.

4.选择一个域名后缀，例如.comor。网。

After settling on the domain name, consider the suffix. The most popular suffix is.com，，，，although。网and。orgare also popular. These are considered to be top-level domains, or the highest-level domain suffixes in the domain naming system.

There are also other varieties to consider, such as country code top-level domains. These domain names end in a suffix that is particular to a specific country. A website in Germany might end in。de，，，，for example.

Finally, there is another class of domain name suffixes called "sponsored, top-level domains," which are sponsored by a specific community related to the domain name. For example,。govis for the U.S. government and.eduis for education organizations.

对于大多数网站，.comis the best suffix for its ease of use, but if you have a specialized website, you might consider a country code or sponsored top-level domain.

5.购买域名。

当您解决域名和后缀上时，您将付费以注册域名注册商。但是，这不是一次性的购买。通常，您将支付一年的域名，然后您可以续签注册。您可以期望注册费约为10至15美元。

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6.添加域ID保护。

When you register a domain name with ICANN, you must provide your contact information including your name, phone number, physical address, and email address.

As soon as your domain name is registered, this contact information becomes available to the public — unless you pay for domain privacy through your domain registrar. This domain privacy will shield your information from view keeping your personal information safe from spammers or worse, identity thieves.

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Once you've got the domain name in hand, you're ready to find hosting and build your website. Consider a free CMS,like HubSpot，，，，to design your website, strategize for SEO, and create a blog.

Cost to Register a Domain Name

根据主机，域名的成本从免费到数万美元不等，平均域名每年达到$ 10- $ 12。这些因素将影响您为特定领域支付的费用：

• 您所选择的特定名称(如需求。cars.com sold for $872 millionbecause of how "valuable" that real estate was perceived to be)
• The TLD domain extension (e.g..com被认为是比较少使用的TLD（例如。info。)
• The domain registrar you're purchasing from
• 该域是否已经被其他人购买（现在以更高的价格出售）
• 无论您承诺每年付款还是其他付款时间表
• Add-ons such as privacy

Whether you choose a free or paid domain will depend on your budget and your website's purpose. For example, you might need a basic website or something simple and temporary. In that case, a free domain name might be a good option.

但是，付费域名看起来更专业，并且更有可能随您的品牌增长。您最终应该决定什么最适合您的业务和目标。

如何免费注册域名

Looking for a free domain name? There are several domain registrars, website hosting providers, and website builders offering free domain names, typically with the purchase of another service or with no cost but some customization limitations.

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1。Wix

Wix是一个受欢迎的拖放网站构建器，可让您在其中包括Wix的名称的规定中注册一个免费的域名。这意味着，尽管您免费获得域名，但它将读取您的yourdomainname.wix.com。免费注册域名时，这是一个要考虑的权衡。

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2。哭泣

Like Wix, Weebly offers a simple website builder with a free domain name that will appear asyourwebsite.weebly.com。您将有限访问网站构建功能，但是您将节省域名的年费。这是临时或基本网站的绝佳选择。

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3。Bluehost

Bluehost是一个web hosting provider通过购买其网络托管计划，这将为您提供一年的免费域名。如果您既有域名和网络托管提供商在线上的市场，则可以通过免费添加域名，从而帮助您节省第一年费用的钱。

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4。WordPress

WordPresswill also offer a free domain name, although it will appear as yourdomainname.wordpress.com. If you register your domain name here, you can easily build your website with WordPress, too. WordPress is the most widely used content management system, so you'll find it easier to add functionality with plugins and get support when you need it.

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5。GoDaddy

Another web hosting provider, GoDaddy offers free domain names, so long as you purchase one of its hosting plans. GoDaddy is loved for its low rates for hosting plans and its added security tools that scan for and remove malware and backup your website.

通过注册您的域名建立业务

After weighing the benefits and drawbacks of free or paid domains, you should get started on your search for the perfect domain name. Domain names can go quickly — and there's a little more competition than Symbolics had in 1985 — so it is important to register the one you want before it is too late.

Registering a domain name is quick and easy, but it does take some time to brainstorm the right name, select the optimal suffix, and find the right domain registrar for you. As such, there's no better time than now to get started on registering your domain name.

Editor's note: This post was originally published in February 2020 and has been updated for comprehensiveness.