Day 2 - Domain Names & Hosting

Domain Names 101

You should now have a niche topic idea or two.  If you still
haven't found an exact idea, don't panic... you can come back to
it. Today we are going to show you how to get your very own domain
name, and how to get a host where you can store multiple websites.

Remember that it is important to take action as you read these
emails... otherwise, you will be at the end of the course and there
will be no momentum. So please take action.

If you try to do something and are still unsure, then hit the reply
button and myself or one of my team will aim to give further
assistance.

So, domain names...

The best way to do this is to look at three criteria:

*Length

*Catchiness

*Descriptiveness

Ideally you want to ensure that your domain is not too long, is
memorable and describes the topic.

So here are some examples of how NOT to do it.

*Length: e.g MySuperLongDomainNameExample.com is a terrible domain name, it is too long.

Note: If a domain is too long then people will not have the patience to
type it. So try and keep it under 20 characters.

*Catchiness: the key here is to find a name that is easy to
remember. Try saying your domain name out loud and see how it rolls
off the tongue.

*Descriptiveness:  The key here is to find a domain that explains
either the topic, or the benefit. E.g LearnToCook.com

Again, make a list of a few ideas, also ask friends to come up with
ideas.

For domain's I use GoDaddy, it is the largest domain registrar in
the world and that's for a reason! DotCom Blueprint users get 10%
off if you use the coupon code "cjsave10"

Hosting your Domain

You will need a host to store your website and data. We strongly
recommend to use HostGator, then you can use the coupon code
'buzzprofit' and you will receive $9.94 discount, every little
helps, so ensure you use that special code.

Connecting your Domain and Host

This part of the process is extremely simple, just login to your
new godaddy account and go to domains > My Domains and then find
your new domain name. Then click on the "nameservers" icon, and
change the custom nameservers to match those that you will have
received in your HostGator email...
 
They will look a little something like this:

NS1.HostGator.com

NS2.HostGator.com

You are now ready to install your website...