Buying a domain name is not a very difficult task in the Netherlands. However, there are still many enterprising people with an idea (that they “have to do something with”) who do not fully understand how this works. Especially for these people and other candidates, our experts wrote this article to explain how you can sit in the front row for a dime.
Step 1. Compare hosting providers and domain name registrars
Your first step in registering a domain name is to compare various hosting providers and domain name registrars, even before you do a domain name check. You can start with a simple search in Google. You will come across a number of big names in the search results. SIDN is also among them, which is the manager of the .nl extension.
You can also check whether your domain name is still available at Hostnet, but also at an international party such as one.com. Our research shows that Hostnet is one of the best parties in the Netherlands to register a domain name with. This is due to the favorable prices and good Dutch-language customer service that is offered.
Step 2. Register your desired domain name
The next step is to register your desired domain name. You do this by checking with the domain registrar of your choice, in this case Hostnet, whether the desired name, including extension, is still available. Simply enter your domain name in the designated field and wait for the registrar to report that the domain name is available.
If your desired domain name is not available at first, it may be worth going for your desired domain name, but with a different extension. For example, instead of a .nl extension, you go for the .com or the other way around.
So compare the available extensions and finally decide to lock in one. Then follow the on-screen instructions to confirm and complete your order.
Step 3. Link hosting to your domain name
The great thing is that you can get started without any programming knowledge. Simply link a hosting package to your domain name and start designing your website right away, without any technical know-how. Building a website with the wildly popular WordPress is also an option, but not very easy.
Most of the so-called drag and drop builders allow you to connect various elements within your website without coding and to hang functions behind them, thanks to AI. In addition, you have access to a free text editor and image editor.
Finally
In short, there is little reason not to start designing your own website right away if you ask us. Just make a nice, strong cup of coffee, sit behind your laptop or PC and start checking the availability of your desired domain name. Then register it, link everything together and before you know it, your own website is online.