Domain Name Registration
Start building a professional online presence and cohesive brand image when you register your domain name today, free for the first year. Add Domain Name service when you hire us to be your registered agent or form your business.
What’s included in a domain?
Domain names consist of an SLD (second level domain) and TLD (top level domain). The SLD is the highly customizable piece that easily connects to your brand. The TLD is the ending, like.com. When selecting a domain, you’ll choose both a TLD and SLD.
What Is a Domain Name?
A domain name is a series of characters that leads to a particular. location on the internet. When connected to a website, a domain. name establishes the location of that site, just like your home address says exactly where your house sits. For example, our domain name is registeredagentsinc.com.
Why Does My Business Need a Domain Name?
Your business needs a domain name so that it can establish a cohesive and trustworthy online presence. Once you’ve secured a domain that fits your brand, you can create a website, email addresses, and social media presence to match. Doing so makes it easier for customers to find you the first time and return in the future.
The right domain name allows you to:
Establish brand consistency
Your business’s entire online presence can stem from your domain name. In fact, it’s generally a good idea to make sure it does. This helps remove the guesswork as customers navigate between your social media, website, and email communications.
Build customer trust
The right domain name tells customers your brand is established and professional. Because of this, most choose to keep their domain relatively simple and easy to remember, typically not straying too far from the business name.
Plan for future development
A domain name is a foundational piece of your company’s public-facing image. Once you have one in place, the rest of your branding materials—and your company at large—can grow as needed.
Guide to Domain Extensions
A domain extension (also called a Top Level Domain or TLD) comes at the end of your domain. The most common variation is .com, but there are numerous options out there. Depending on which you choose, the extension can tell users a bit about the content and purpose of your site.
For example, .build hints at construction services and DIY, .info implies your site is research-heavy and informative, and .menu tells users they’re going somewhere food-related.
You can be creative with your domain extension or choose to keep it simple. But no matter your strategy, you want your domain name as a whole to be memorable, short, and relevant to your brand.
What domain extension should I use?
Benefits of Our Domain Name Service
When you register a domain name with Registered Agents Inc, you get our usual perks like data security, client privacy, and expert customer service. Our Domain Name service also includes:
Free first year
When you register a domain name with us, your first year is totally free. At the end of the first year, most renewals cost just $9 to $25.
Simple management system
From within your client account, you can add, cancel, and transfer your domains.
Additional branding tools
Your domain name comes with The Standard in Registered Agent or Business Formation service, and also includes business phone, email, website, and SSL security.
Name check
We’ll make sure your desired name is free to use, both as a business name and a domain name. If it’s not, we’ll suggest other options.Browse More Business Presence Services
How Our Domain Name Service Works
When you register your domain through Registered Agents Inc, it’s powered by Epik. Our acquisition of the longtime registrar means we’re able to offer services that make starting a business more accessible than ever.
You can register a domain name with Registered Agents Inc when you sign up for our Registered Agent or Business Formation service. Here’s how:
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Decide where to start
Select your service. You can add Domain Name Registration when you hire us as your registered agent or to form your company.
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Add Business Presence
The Business Presence suite is automatically included with your order. If you only want domain registration, uncheck the items you don’t want. The moment you check out, your client account will be created.
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Manage domains in your online account
From within your secure online account, you can register your new domain. We’ll let you know if it’s available and provide alternative options if it’s not. If you already have a domain, you can begin the transfer process within your account.
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Set up website and email addresses
Now that your domain is up and running, you can create professional emails and build your website. If you didn’t select these services at signup, you can add them later within your client account.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I conduct a domain name search?
Prior to registering a domain, you’ll need to do a domain name search to ensure it’s available. Since domains must be unique, you won’t be able to register anything that’s currently in use by someone else.
When you hire us to register your domain, you’ll be able to conduct this search from within your online account.
Should I register a domain or my business first?
Your business’s startup operations, such as formation with the state and domain name registration, can happen in whatever order works for you. But if you want similar domain and business names, it’s wise to ensure they’re both available before making anything official, then promptly securing both.
How much does domain name renewal cost?
The cost to renew your domain name at the end of the first year will depend on your TLD. Most domains can be renewed for less than $25 a year.
Can you help me transfer my domain?
Yes. Once you have an account with us, you’ll have the option to transfer an existing domain. Log in to get started.
What is a domain name registrar?
A domain registrar is a company that sells domain names.
What domain name registrar options do I have?
You have a lot of options to choose from when selecting a domain registrar. You’ll find different prices with different companies, so it can benefit you to shop around.
When you register a domain with us, it’s free for the first year. Your registrar is Epik, an established domain provider that we acquired so we could help our clients get their businesses online.