{"id":9181,"date":"2021-06-15T16:32:30","date_gmt":"2021-06-15T13:32:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adsterra.com\/blog\/?p=9181"},"modified":"2023-10-31T15:43:19","modified_gmt":"2023-10-31T12:43:19","slug":"how-to-get-a-free-domain-name","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogdev.adsterratech.com\/blog\/how-to-get-a-free-domain-name\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get and Create a Domain Name for Free?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you’re thinking of moving your business online or having an online presence, you need a domain name. The good news is that you don’t have to buy one immediately. In this article, we explore how to get a free domain name.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

By definition, a website domain name is an address that people type into their browser’s URL bar to visit the website. You can think of a domain name as a physical address if your website was a house or an apartment.
There are several ways of getting a free domain name and we’ll walk you through the processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Getting a free domain name with Bluehost<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Your first option is hosting your website with services like Bluehost. Some other web hosting services offer a free domain name if you host your website with them. In practice, the domain name cost is deducted from the hosting fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some web hosting platforms or website builders<\/a> will offer you a free domain name in exchange for displaying ads on your website. And other services will give you a free domain name in exchange for selling your data to advertisers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now if you’re planning to make money on your website<\/a>, then you’ll probably want to place profitable ad formats like in-page push (Social Bar<\/a>) or native banners<\/a> in blog posts. So your first option \u2014hosting with Bluehost \u2014 is the most viable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s why.
<\/strong>When you’re building a website, you’ll almost certainly have to pay for web hosting. Even though some free web hosting companies are out there, you should avoid them at all costs. We previously discussed web hosting services<\/a> in depth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a nutshell, choosing a good hosting will make it easier to expand your website, provide a positive user experience, and prevent problems. So, if you’re going to pay $5 per month<\/strong> for Bluehost<\/a> (or any other hosting company of your choice), you might as well get a free domain name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What if you want to switch hosting providers?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You must be the sole owner of your domain name. If you don’t have complete control over it, you could be in for some problems in the future. With Bluehost, you can transfer your domain name or simply point it elsewhere if you’re dissatisfied with their hosting service. This way, you retain sole ownership of your domain until the end of its registration period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Starting with Bluehost<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you want to learn how to set up your website on Bluehost, we\u2019ve written a step-by-step guide here. The very first thing you should do is visit Bluehost’s website. Then choose Hosting<\/strong> from the top menu bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Select a web hosting option<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bluehost provides three different hosting options: shared hosting, dedicated hosting, and virtual private server hosting.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Shared Hosting<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re a beginner, we recommend starting with shared hosting. Not only are the plans in this category inexpensive, but they can also effectively meet the demands of low-traffic websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shared Hosting makes it possible for multiple websites to share server resources. This is the primary reason for its low cost, but it can also lead to slow loading times and performance issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This hosting option is ideal for website owners who do not expect much traffic and have little technical knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Virtual Private Server (VPS) Hosting<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Virtual private service hosting offers plans for website owners that require improved performance and can afford a higher price tag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The advantage of this hosting option is that it provides exclusive access to valuable resources. Although you share a server with other websites, you have a “virtual” server with dedicated resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you expect spikes in visitor volumes, we recommend choosing this hosting option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dedicated Hosting<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dedicated hosting gives you access to an entire server dedicated to your website. This hosting plan provides superior performance at a premium price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is ideal for large companies that deal with a lot of traffic on a daily basis. It’s also the best option for those who want total control over their hosting environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, you get a free domain with any of the above hosting options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Choose a web hosting subscription plan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You can pick from four paid web hosting plans: Basic, Plus, Choice Plus, and Pro.<\/p>\n\n\n

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We recommend starting with the Basic entry-level plan because it is less expensive and better suited to beginners. It’s very cost-effective, with monthly plans starting at just $2.95<\/strong>. Also, If you\u2019re getting this price, you should pay three years in advance to save costs in the long run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you intend to launch a larger website for your business, get the Choice Plus plan. The extra features are worth the additional cost. Click Select <\/strong>under the plan you decide to go with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Choose a domain name<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bluehost then asks you to set up your domain after you’ve chosen a subscription plan. You’ll have two choices at this point:<\/p>\n\n\n\n