{"id":127586,"date":"2020-08-20T14:56:02","date_gmt":"2020-08-20T13:56:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/?p=127586"},"modified":"2023-09-19T16:29:03","modified_gmt":"2023-09-19T16:29:03","slug":"domain-name-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/websites\/hosting\/domain-name-cost\/","title":{"rendered":"How much does a domain name cost?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column] <\/p><div class=\"flexi-comp-lw\">\n <div class=\"flexi-comp-lw-text\">\n <p>Startups.co.uk is reader supported &ndash; we may earn a commission from our recommendations, at no extra cost to you and without impacting our editorial impartiality.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n[vc_column_text title_type=&rdquo;h1&Prime;]You can generally expect to pay around &pound;0.01 to &pound;20 yearly for a domain name in the first year, with some small additional costs for extras such as a <a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/websites\/how-to-set-up-a-business-email\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">business email address<\/a>. A quick search will offer you a long menu of providers to choose from, but there&rsquo;s more to calculating the cost of a domain name than those initial prices suggest.\n<p>We&rsquo;ve searched the market for the main companies to source you all the information you need about buying a domain name. Our independent research shows that Bluehost provides consistently great and affordable website services, including<a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/go\/bluehost-WebHosting-webhosting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cta-type=\"inline-link\"><strong> domain name purchases<\/strong><\/a>. On the other hand, <a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/go\/a2hosting-WebHosting-primary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cta-type=\"inline-link\"><strong>A2 Hosting<\/strong><\/a> is currently our top choice for domain hosting specifically.<\/p>\n<p>Read on to learn about hidden costs and to find the best option to buy your domain name.[\/vc_column_text] <\/p><div class=\"scorecard scorecard-medium\" data-eventcategory=\"md-scorecard\" data-component=\"medium-scorecard\" data-supplier=\"Bluehost\">\n <div class=\"scorecard-element scorecard-medium-element \">\n <div class=\"scorecard-medium-wrap\">\n <div class=\"scorecard-medium-info\">\n <div class=\"scorecard-medium-logo\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.startups.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/14085446\/Bluehost-e1695628392111.png?width=100&height=100&fit=crop\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"Bluehost logo\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"flexi-comp-img\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"\"> <\/div>\n <div class=\"rating-basic\"><span class=\"rating-basic-current\">4.6<\/span> <span>out of 5<\/span><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <ul class=\"scorecard-medium-rating\">\n <li class=\"scorecard-rating-item\">\n <span class=\"scorecard-rating-name\">\n Types of hosting <\/span>\n <div class=\"scorecard-rating\">\n <div class=\"rating-stars\" style=\"--rating: 4.5\" aria-label=\"Rating of this product is 4.5 out of 5.\"><\/div>\n <span class=\"rating-number\">\n 4.5 <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"scorecard-rating-item\">\n <span class=\"scorecard-rating-name\">\n Help and support <\/span>\n <div class=\"scorecard-rating\">\n <div class=\"rating-stars\" style=\"--rating: 5\" aria-label=\"Rating of this product is 5 out of 5.\"><\/div>\n <span class=\"rating-number\">\n 5 <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"scorecard-rating-item\">\n <span class=\"scorecard-rating-name\">\n Features <\/span>\n <div class=\"scorecard-rating\">\n <div class=\"rating-stars\" style=\"--rating: 4\" aria-label=\"Rating of this product is 4 out of 5.\"><\/div>\n <span class=\"rating-number\">\n 4 <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"scorecard-rating-item\">\n <span class=\"scorecard-rating-name\">\n Value for money <\/span>\n <div class=\"scorecard-rating\">\n <div class=\"rating-stars\" style=\"--rating: 4.4\" aria-label=\"Rating of this product is 4.4 out of 5.\"><\/div>\n <span class=\"rating-number\">\n 4.4 <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"scorecard-rating-item\">\n <span class=\"scorecard-rating-name\">\n Up time performance <\/span>\n <div class=\"scorecard-rating\">\n <div class=\"rating-stars\" style=\"--rating: 4\" aria-label=\"Rating of this product is 4 out of 5.\"><\/div>\n <span class=\"rating-number\">\n 4 <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n \n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"scorecard-medium-button\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/go\/bluehost-WebHosting-primary\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn btn-primary\" data-eventaction=\"Get a domain with Bluehost\" data-eventlabel=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/go\/bluehost-WebHosting-primary\" data-cta-type=\"medium-scorecard-cta\">\n Get a domain with Bluehost <\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"jumplinks-content\">\n <h3 class=\"jumplinks-content-title\">\n In this article, we&rsquo;ll cover: <\/h3>\n <ul class=\"jumplinks-content-list\">\n <li class=\"jumplinks-content-item\">\n <a class=\"jumplinks-content-link jumplink-anchor\" href=\"#link-how-much-does-a-domain-name-cost-in-the-uk\">How much does a domain name cost in the UK?<\/a>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"jumplinks-content-item\">\n <a class=\"jumplinks-content-link jumplink-anchor\" href=\"#link-how-much-does-it-cost-to-buy-a-domain-name\">How much does it cost to buy a domain name?<\/a>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"jumplinks-content-item\">\n <a class=\"jumplinks-content-link jumplink-anchor\" href=\"#link-which-factors-contribute-to-the-cost-of-a-domain-name\">Which factors contribute to the cost of a domain name?<\/a>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"jumplinks-content-item\">\n <a class=\"jumplinks-content-link jumplink-anchor\" href=\"#link-how-to-reduce-costs-when-buying-a-domain-name\">How to Reduce Costs When Buying a Domain Name<\/a>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"jumplinks-content-item\">\n <a class=\"jumplinks-content-link jumplink-anchor\" href=\"#link-how-to-choose-the-best-domain-name-for-your-business\">How to Choose the Best Domain Name for Your Business<\/a>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"jumplinks-content-item\">\n <a class=\"jumplinks-content-link jumplink-anchor\" href=\"#link-summary\">Summary<\/a>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"jumplinks-content-item\">\n <a class=\"jumplinks-content-link jumplink-anchor\" href=\"#link-faqs\">FAQs<\/a>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"jumplink-anchor-section\">\n <div class=\"jumplink-anchor-pointer\" id=\"link-how-much-does-a-domain-name-cost-in-the-uk\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n[vc_column_text show_in_index=&rdquo;true&rdquo; title_index=&rdquo;How much does a domain name cost in the UK?&rdquo; title_type=&rdquo;h2&Prime; title=&rdquo;How much does a domain name cost in the UK?&rdquo;]\n<h2>How much does a domain name cost in the UK?<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<em>*Prices correct as of January 2024<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text title_type=&rdquo;h1&Prime;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">From the table above, we can see that:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Pricing is generally in a similar region<\/strong> for comparable domain names<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>A low introduction fee<\/strong> is typically offered for domain names, which can be very attractive and beneficial if you&rsquo;re a business owner who is just getting started on your business, and <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While you may be shopping for a domain name for a UK website, don&rsquo;t be surprised if most of the <strong>domain name prices are advertised in dollars<\/strong>, as most are US-Based companies and cater to an american audience primarily.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<\/p><div class=\"jumplink-anchor-section\">\n <div class=\"jumplink-anchor-pointer\" id=\"link-how-much-does-it-cost-to-buy-a-domain-name\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n[vc_column_text show_in_index=&rdquo;true&rdquo; title_index=&rdquo;How much does it cost to buy a domain name?&rdquo; title_type=&rdquo;h2&Prime; title=&rdquo;How much does it cost to buy a domain name?&rdquo;]\n<h2>How much does it cost to buy a domain name?<\/h2>\n<p><a name=\"above\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As mentioned above, you can expect to pay in the region of <\/span><b>up to &pound;12 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">for a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/websites\/hosting\/how-to-buy-a-domain-name\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">new domain registration<\/a> &ndash; that price will most likely increase in the years moving forward to around<strong> &pound;15 to &pound;30<\/strong>. Remember having a domain name is important for brand recognition. After all, it&rsquo;s your very own internet real estate and it a unique, easy-to-remember address users type into a browser to visit your website.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As a business, it&rsquo;s likely that you&rsquo;ll want to buy a new domain name. However, it&rsquo;s possible to purchase existing domain names, such as those that are expired or pre-existing, highly sought-after domain names. As well as this, you can negotiate to buy a domain name that isn&rsquo;t listed for sale.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While you might consider these options if there&rsquo;s a particular domain name that you intend to use but isn&rsquo;t available, the cost of a domain name that&rsquo;s already in existence is likely to be considerably more expensive than registering a new one.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Domain name prices can vary significantly, with very cheap options possible (e.g. around &pound;1, or for free when included with hosting or other web packages). And at the other end of the scale, the sky&rsquo;s the limit for the most in-demand names, which can sell for millions of pounds! <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<\/p><div class=\"jumplink-anchor-section\">\n <div class=\"jumplink-anchor-pointer\" id=\"link-which-factors-contribute-to-the-cost-of-a-domain-name\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n[vc_column_text show_in_index=&rdquo;true&rdquo; title_index=&rdquo;Which factors contribute to the cost of a domain name?&rdquo; title_type=&rdquo;h2&Prime; title=&rdquo;Which factors contribute to the cost of a domain name?&rdquo;]\n<h2>Which factors contribute to the cost of a domain name?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The registration fee isn&rsquo;t the only charge to consider when calculating your overall domain name cost. Pay attention to any hidden or extra fees, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Renewal fees&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Domain names are purchased for a set period of time, e.g. one year, three years etc. When the term length finishes, you&rsquo;ll be required to pay a domain name renewal cost. While this is usually similar to the initial registration cost, some providers&rsquo; renewal charges can be a lot higher than the initial payment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For example, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/go\/a2hosting-WebHosting-primary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cta-type=\"inline-link\">A2 Hosting&rsquo;s pricing<\/a> offers registrations and renewals for the same amount<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">By contrast, with <strong>Domain.com<\/strong>, a .com registration costs $9.99 per year, whereas renewal costs $19.99 per year.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As well as this, <a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/websites\/hosting\/website-hosting-small-businesses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">many providers offer auto-renewals<\/a>, taking the stress out of having to do it yourself. But if you&rsquo;re uncertain about a domain name, then assess if auto-renewal is the best option for you. Also, auto-renewal can be an unwelcome surprise, particularly if the charges are considerably higher than the first year fees.&nbsp;<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<\/p><div class=\"cta-content\" data-eventcategory=\"cta-banner\" data-component=\"cta-image\">\n\n <div class=\"cta-content-image\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.startups.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/14085446\/Bluehost-e1695628392111.png?width=100&height=100&fit=crop\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"Bluehost logo\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"flexi-comp-img\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"\"> <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"cta-content-part\">\n\n <span class=\"cta-content-heading\">\n Ready to buy your domain name? <\/span>\n \n <p>Our research crowned Bluehost as the most affordable for website services.<\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"cta-content-box\">\n <a class=\"cta-content-button btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/go\/bluehost-WebHosting-primary\" data-cta-type=\"cta-image-button\" target=\"_blank\" data-eventaction=\"Get a domain with Bluehost\">Get a domain with Bluehost <\/a>\n <span class=\"cta-content-subtext\">\n It only takes a minute. <\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n<\/div>\n[vc_column_text]<b>Privacy protection<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&nbsp;<\/span>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you own a domain name, the registrar <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">must<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> provide the owner&rsquo;s contact information &ndash; including name, address (email and physical), and phone number &ndash; to the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). This information is stored in the WHOIS database, which is a publicly available resource.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To keep this information private, though, most providers offer privacy protection for an extra fee. Your personal information is still provided to the registrar, but theirs is then listed on the database &ndash; particularly useful for avoiding spam emails and phone calls.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Some examples include <strong>Domain.com <\/strong>which offers privacy protection for $8.99 per year, and <strong>HostGator<\/strong>, which charges $14.95 per year. <strong>DreamHost <\/strong>goes one step further, and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/go\/dreamhost-WebHosting-primary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cta-type=\"inline-link\">offers privacy protection free of charge<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<\/p><div class=\"cta-content\" data-eventcategory=\"cta-banner\" data-component=\"cta-image\">\n\n <div class=\"cta-content-image\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.startups.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/24120343\/a2-hosting-logo-e1638197692899.png?width=100&height=100&fit=crop\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"a2 hosting logo\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"flexi-comp-img\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"\"> <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"cta-content-part\">\n\n <span class=\"cta-content-heading\">\n Know which domain name you want to buy already? <\/span>\n \n <p>A2 Hosting is our top choice for domain hosting.<\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"cta-content-box\">\n <a class=\"cta-content-button btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/go\/a2hosting-WebHosting-primary\" data-cta-type=\"cta-image-button\" target=\"_blank\" data-eventaction=\"Get a domain with A2 Hosting\">Get a domain with A2 Hosting <\/a>\n <span class=\"cta-content-subtext\">\n It only takes a minute. <\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n<\/div>\n[vc_column_text]<b>Transfer costs<\/b>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you already own a domain name, it&rsquo;s possible to transfer it to another provider. There are a number of reasons for transferring domain names, such as swapping to a provider that offers better prices, or one with superior features or support.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If this is something you want to do, or think you might want to in the future, then it&rsquo;s worth finding out if a provider charges for this service. After all, you wouldn&rsquo;t want to get to the transfer stage, only to receive an unexpected fee.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Domain.com <\/strong>charges a transfer fee, which includes a year-long registration. <strong>DreamHost <\/strong>charges $9.99 to transfer a .com domain name, and $13.95 for a .org domain name transfer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>GoDaddy<\/strong> transfers are charged at a flat rate, plus the cost of ICANN registration, if required. You&rsquo;re allowed to keep any time left on your current registration, and a free year of registration is available per transfer.<\/p>\n<p><b>Extension type<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The cost of domain names can be affected by the type of extension, also known as the top level domain (TLD). There are two types of TLDs: <strong>generic top level domain<\/strong> (gTLD) and <strong>country code top level domains<\/strong> (ccTLD).<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<\/p><div class=\"cta-content\" data-eventcategory=\"cta-banner\" data-component=\"cta-image\">\n\n <div class=\"cta-content-image\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.startups.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/18135938\/domain-e1695628351853.png?width=100&height=100&fit=crop\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"domain.com logo\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"flexi-comp-img\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"\"> <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"cta-content-part\">\n\n <span class=\"cta-content-heading\">\n For those ready to buy their domain name... <\/span>\n \n <p>Domain.com was identified as one of the top three domain hosting services on the market.<\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"cta-content-box\">\n <a class=\"cta-content-button btn btn-primary\" 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If you&rsquo;re interested in this, check out our article on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/websites\/hosting\/best-web-hosting\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">best web hosting for small businesses<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you&rsquo;re building your own website, then you might want to use the same provider for your domain name too, if available. Read our article on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/websites\/builders\/best-website-builders-uk\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">best website builders for small businesses<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for more information.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"jumplink-anchor-section\">\n <div class=\"jumplink-anchor-pointer\" id=\"link-how-to-reduce-costs-when-buying-a-domain-name\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n[vc_column_text]\n<h2>How to Reduce Costs When Buying a Domain Name<\/h2>\n<p>Whether you&rsquo;re on a tight budget or you just want to have the certainty you walked away with the best deal possible, here are a couple of strategies to reduce the cost of your domain name:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Do your research<\/strong> &rarr; be sure to compare prices from different registrars to get a benchmark for what the right market price is for your domain name. This will give you a sense of a fair price and be better informed in case you need to negotiate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ask for a discount<\/strong> &rarr; there&rsquo;s a couple of avenues where you can reasonably ask for a discounted price on a domain name. You can ask to purchase the domain name for multiple years or renew your domain name early.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Choose a less popular extension<\/strong> &rarr; if you&rsquo;re ok with foregoing your top extension choice, you could be discounting your domain name price. As long as it doesn&rsquo;t stray too far away from your brand identity or gives the wrong impression about what type of business you have, this is a good way to cut down your domain bill.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Consider using a domain name broker<\/strong> &rarr; brokers often have access to discounted domain names that aren&rsquo;t available to the general public.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/p><div class=\"jumplink-anchor-section\">\n <div class=\"jumplink-anchor-pointer\" id=\"link-how-to-choose-the-best-domain-name-for-your-business\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n[vc_column_text]\n<h2>How to choose the best domain name for your business<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/websites\/hosting\/how-to-host-a-website\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Choosing a domain name<\/a> is nearly as important as buying your own domain name in the first place. You want it to be recognisable but, most importantly, safe. Here&rsquo;s a couple of best practices to apply as you choose how to name yourself on the internet.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Have your URL reflect your business purpose<\/strong> &rarr; you want a domain name that gives audiences an idea of who you are or what you do. Most likely, this means having your business name on the URL. This will help customers easily find you on the SERPs as well.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Choose your extension carefully<\/strong> &rarr; there&rsquo;s plenty of extensions you can have for your website like .com, .io, .org, .edu and more. Each has a different price but also reflects a different ethos. Choose the one that is most relevant to your brand.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check for a trademark<\/strong> &rarr; as you choose your domain name, you want to make sure your choice is not already a registered trademark of an existing business. If a domain name violates a company&rsquo;s registered trademark, they could claim your domain name or ask you to take it down, so it&rsquo;s important to tread carefully. You can use the Gov.uk site to search for at trademark, as shown below.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-155889 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/images.startups.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/trademark-480x293.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.startups.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/trademark-480x293.jpg 480w, https:\/\/images.startups.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/trademark-640x390.jpg 640w, https:\/\/images.startups.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/trademark-768x469.jpg 768w, https:\/\/images.startups.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/trademark.jpg 1354w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Investigate past domain name usage<\/strong> &rarr; using tools like Wayback Machine, you can check what kind of websites were made before using that specific domain name. This will also help protect your business reputation, as you don&rsquo;t want customers associating your brand with a domain name that was previously used for shady purposes or content that doesn&rsquo;t align at all with your business.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-155890 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/images.startups.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/wayback-machine-480x216.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.startups.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/wayback-machine-480x216.jpg 480w, https:\/\/images.startups.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/wayback-machine-640x288.jpg 640w, https:\/\/images.startups.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/wayback-machine-768x346.jpg 768w, https:\/\/images.startups.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/wayback-machine-1536x692.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/images.startups.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/wayback-machine.jpg 1858w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Test the domain health<\/strong> &rarr; make sure that the domain you choose isn&rsquo;t used for spam, to launch DDoS attacks or spread malware. You can use MxToolBox&rsquo;s domain health tool for this.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/p><div class=\"jumplink-anchor-section\">\n <div class=\"jumplink-anchor-pointer\" id=\"link-summary\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n[vc_column_text title_type=&rdquo;h2&Prime; title=&rdquo;Summary&rdquo;]\n<h2>Summary<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A domain name is an important business purchase, so it&rsquo;s worth taking the time to work out how much one could cost you. New domain registrations are typically in the<strong> &pound;0.01-&pound;20<\/strong>&nbsp;price bracket.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">However, since this is an approximate cost for a one year registration, you&rsquo;ll also need to factor in <strong>domain name renewal costs<\/strong>, plus extra charges like <strong>privacy protection<\/strong>. You&rsquo;ll also need to consider the type of domain you want, and how long you want it for, as this can also influence the cost.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Aftermarket domain names can give you access to competitive domain names, or help you if the name you want is already in use, although this can be an expensive option.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fortunately, registering a new domain name is quick,cheap and easy for the most part. Some of the top domain name providers include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/go\/a2hosting-WebHosting-primary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-cta-type=\"inline-link\">A2 Hosting<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/go\/bluehost-WebHosting-webhosting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-cta-type=\"inline-link\">Bluehost<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/go\/Domain-WebHosting-primary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-cta-type=\"inline-link\">Domain.com<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/go\/dreamhost-WebHosting-primary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-cta-type=\"inline-link\">DreamHost<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/go\/godaddy-WB-webhost\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-cta-type=\"inline-link\">GoDaddy<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/go\/hostgator-WebHosting-webhosting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-cta-type=\"inline-link\">HostGator<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<\/p><div class=\"jumplink-anchor-section\">\n <div class=\"jumplink-anchor-pointer\" id=\"link-faqs\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq\">\n <span class=\"faq-title\">\n Frequently Asked Questions <\/span>\n <ul class=\"faq-list\">\n <li class=\"faq-item\">\n\n <span class=\"faq-question\">\n How much does a domain name cost? <\/span>\n\n <div class=\"faq-answer\">\n Domain name prices are often in the &pound;7-12 per year price bracket, and will include the initial cost to secure your chosen domain name, as well as additional charges for any privacy protection you also decide to purchase. <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n<li class=\"faq-item\">\n\n <span class=\"faq-question\">\n How do I permanently buy a domain name? <\/span>\n\n <div class=\"faq-answer\">\n Currently it's not possible to purchase a domain name permanently with any provider - only continue to renew yearly to retain your rights. Domain names are considered impermanent assets in general, but you can purchase for up to 10 years at a time if you choose. <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n<li class=\"faq-item\">\n\n <span class=\"faq-question\">\n How much does a domain name cost per month? <\/span>\n\n <div class=\"faq-answer\">\n Domain names are usually purchased annually, and therefore there is no monthly fee to be maintained. <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n<li class=\"faq-item\">\n\n <span class=\"faq-question\">\n Is it worth paying for a domain? <\/span>\n\n <div class=\"faq-answer\">\n It is definitely worth it to purchase a domain if you are serious about creating a website with your own personal or business brand. <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n<li class=\"faq-item\">\n\n <span class=\"faq-question\">\n Why are domains so expensive? <\/span>\n\n <div class=\"faq-answer\">\n Considering the prestige they bring to whatever venture you're pursuing online, it's a small annual price to pay for the reputation and professionalism having a domain name can bring you. <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n <\/ul>\n <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How much does a domain name cost?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Domain name prices are often in the \\u00a37-12 per year price bracket, and will include the initial cost to secure your chosen domain name, as well as additional charges for any privacy protection you also decide to purchase.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How do I permanently buy a domain name?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Currently it's not possible to purchase a domain name permanently with any provider - only continue to renew yearly to retain your rights. 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If you make a purchase through the links on our site, we may earn a commission from the retailers of the products we have reviewed. This helps Startups.co.uk to provide free reviews for our readers. It has no additional cost to you, and never affects the editorial independence of our reviews.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text title_type=&rdquo;h1&Prime;]You can generally expect to pay around &pound;0.01 to &pound;20 yearly for a domain name in the first year, with some small additional costs for extras such as a business email address. 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