Domain Names and Web Hosting

Understanding what is required

When you start a new business there are a few things you need to take care of immediately.

Register your business and obtain an ABN. If you are considering a few different names or variations then it is a good idea to check if the business name is available and if the domain name is also available.

You register Australian Business Names with ASIC (Australian Securities & Investments Commission)

To check the availability of Domain Names in Australia visit the auDA website.

If you find a business name and domain name you like that is available then I suggest registering both on the same day.

That leads us to the next requirement, web hosting.

Web hosting is a service that hosts websites for clients. It offers the facilities required for them to create and maintain a site and makes it accessible on the World Wide Web. Companies providing web hosting services are sometimes called web hosts. I only use Australian companies and those with good customer service. As in 24 hour technical help and a phone number where you can call them.

The most common type of website is a WordPress website, this is often coupled with a premium theme. You need to make sure the company supplies what you need to build the website you want.