Quick Summary
Some good domain names are available for sale at highway robbery prices! Unless you are feeling rich, we would suggest it is better to think of another good domain name, or find some linguistic workarounds.
To build a website, the first thing you need to do is to buy a good domain name.
This may sound easy, but we know it can be frustrating and confusing with so many options and add-ons which you don’t know if you really need.
That’s why we have put together this simple guide to help you buy a good domain name and enjoy greater savings.
Just follow this guide, and you will be able to buy a good domain name at minimal costs from GoDaddy in 7 easy steps.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Step 5 and Step 6 saves you the money. Must read and follow!
Now, just click on the links below or simply scroll down for detailed picture guidance.
Here we go!
STEP 1: Make sure your domain name is available
STEP 2: Get a reasonable price at GoDaddy
STEP 3: Add your domain name to the Cart
STEP 4: Click “Continue to Cart”
STEP 5: Make money-saving selections at your cart
STEP 6: Select domain name duration (to own) and create an account
STEP 7: Select country/region and make payment
Finally, remember to check your email for your order confirmation!
NEXT STEP: Buy a Web Hosting and Start Building Your Website
Detailed Steps
STEP 1: Make sure your domain name is good and available at a reasonable price
Go to Instant Domain Search.
Once there, type in your domain name to check its availability.
Now, the most important thing to do before the rest of the steps, is to take your time to decide on a good and affordable domain name.
Trust us, it is not going to be easy. Why?
Because most likely you will find that the name you want is already taken by someone else.
Even if it is still available, it is not uncommon to find it for sale at highway robbery prices!
Unless you are feeling rich, we would suggest it is better to think of another equally good domain name, or squeeze your creative juice to find some linguistic workarounds.
STEP 2: Get a reasonable price at GoDaddy
Once you have decided on a GOOD, AVAILABLE and REASONABLY PRICED domain name, go to GoDaddy.
Here, enter your domain name to get a buying price.
STEP 3: Add your domain name to the Cart
STEP 4: Click "Continue to Cart"
You should see “1 domain selected” under the “Continue to Cart” button.
If not, you can restart from Step 2.
STEP 5: Make money-saving selections and click “Continue to Cart"
The following selections are recommended based on the assumption that you are building your WordPress website entirely on your own, or with the help of Reachafar.
In this case, you don’t need the add-ons from GoDaddy. The reasons are simple:
Firstly, WordPress has an extensive collection of templates which easily allows us to start your website with more than just a “Coming soon” page.
Secondly, we strongly recommend you to buy your web hosting from SiteGround.
To understand why we recommend SiteGround, you can read more at “The Best Web Hosting For Website Starters.”
Lastly, to create an email address that matches your domain, you need not do it with GoDaddy. Why?
That’s because there are so many better options out there!
For instance, Microsoft 365 Business Basic at USD$5 user/month and Google’s G Suite at USD$6 user/month.
Note: At this point of writing, Microsoft 365 is offering a 6 months FREE trial for Microsoft 365 Business Basic subscribers. That’s a steal! So check it out HERE.
STEP 6: Select domain name duration (to own) and create an account with GoDaddy
Select how many years you would like to own the domain.
For your convenience, we recommend selecting at least 2 years, so you don’t have to bother about renewing too soon.
After that, enter your details to create an account with GoDaddy.
STEP 7: Select country/region and payment method to complete domain purchase
Select your country/region and payment method.
Subsequently, follow the on-screen instructions to complete domain name purchase.
YAY!
You have successfully purchased your domain name.
Remember to check your email for your order confirmation!
Next Step
Buy a great Web Hosting to Start Building Your Website
After buying a good domain name, your next step will be to buy a great web hosting with SiteGround.
To do so, follow our guide “How to Buy Web Hosting at SiteGround in 4 Easy Steps“.
