Find a Domain Name

Your website is the digital presence for your business, and the domain name you choose is important. The right domain name is the foundation of your online brand and gives visitors a first image they are unlikely to forget. It is an important part of search engine optimization (SEO), impacting how potential customers find you online.

A well-chosen domain increases credibility, affects the image of a brand, and is an essential component of digital marketing strategies. Use the domain search tool below to search for available names. You can find and register the perfect domain that matches with your business brand.

Contact Upstate SC Web Design if you need help with domain name registration, and we’ll be happy to help.

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Check a Domain Name Below for Availability

Domain Name Checker

Search for available domain names for your business, church, or non-profit organization.

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Tips for Choosing a Domain Name

Your Business Identity

Your domain name should be a direct reflection of your company’s name or brand. It is important that it be associated with the work that you do or the products or services that you provide.

Branding & Marketing

When choosing a domain name, keep in mind how it will appear on promotional items like company cards and social media accounts. It must be readable, visually enticing, and consistent with your overall branding strategy.

Keep It Simple

Choose an easy-to-spell, easy-to-pronounce, and easy-to-remember domain name. Avoid using complicated or lengthy words that are difficult to type or remember.

Avoid Symbols & Numbers

Don’t use numbers or hyphens in your domain name if you can help it; visitors won’t know whether to spell it out or use the hyphen. In order to reduce the likelihood of misunderstandings, it is best practice to steer clear of them.

Choose Keywords

Include appropriate keywords in your domain name that people are likely to use when searching for information related to your site. In the long run, this might help your website rank higher in search engine results pages (SERPs).

Plan For The Future

Choosing a domain name is a long-term investment in your online identity, so keep the future in mind. Think about whether it will continue to serve your business’ needs as it expands and develops.

Domain F.A.Q.

Yes, many clients prefer to register their own domain name.  If you need help or want us to register it for you, let us know.

The domain name is the url such as www.upstatesc.net that is used to find your website.  Web Hosting is server space where all of the files and code that makeup your website are stored.

Yes, you can have an email such as info@yourwebsite.com.  You can host it a variety of ways but we recommend using Google Workspace or Microsoft for the best email experience.

You can let it expire if you no longer want the domain name.  Depending on how or where you registered your domain you may want to make sure your account is not set to auto renew or you will have to pay again.