Domain Name for Your E-Commerce Website in NEXT BASKET

What is a domain name, and how does it help your online store succeed?

Your domain is like the virtual address of your online store. It’s what people type in the search bar of their browsers to reach your website.

Think of it as your store’s online identity or website name.

• Choosing straightforward and memorable domain names makes it easier for users to find and return to your site.
• The domain name also plays a vital role in optimizing your site for search engines.
• Picking the right domain name directly affects how easily users can find your store on search engines.

A unique domain can make a lasting impression and improve your store’s credibility on the World Wide Web. It’s the first thing your customers see. Find the perfect address for your web e-shop with NEXT BASKET today.

Types of domains and domain extensions

Domains come in various types and extensions:

• Top-level domains (TLDs): Some classic generic top-level domain extension examples are .com, .net, and .org. These are versatile and widely recognized, making them perfect for most online stores.
  
• Country code top-level domains (ccTLD): Country code top-level domains like .us, .uk, or .ca are ideal for localized businesses targeting specific regions.
  
• Second-level domain (SLD): In a domain like www.nextbasket.com, the TLD is the extension (.com), and the SLD is the name before it (e.g., nextbasket). This is the part people will associate with your website.
  
• Third-level domain: This is the part before the SLD. It’s often “www,” but bigger companies might use www1, www2, etc.
  
• Premium domains: Sometimes, the domain you want is already taken. That’s a premium domain. NEXT BASKET has premium domains from different industries that you can choose for your website.

Sometimes, an online business will purchase multiple domain names. This helps to protect their business name.

The role of your domain name in e-commerce 

Your custom domain name is your storefront sign. It can make or break your brand’s reputation.

A great domain that reflects your business can attract more internet users and turn them into loyal customers by building:

• Professionalism and trust: Your domain name is one of the first things users see on your webshop. If it’s very different from your store’s name or what you sell, it might not work well.
  
• Branding and identity: A good domain is as important as your brand. It helps you stand out and protects your name, products, and services.

It can also help boost your rankings in search engine results pages, attracting more organic traffic to your website. More traffic means more sales.

A carefully chosen, valid domain name is like a magnet for success in the online marketplace.

What is the domain selection, verification, and registration process? 

Our intuitive e-commerce platform offers a powerful domain suggestion tool that finds the perfect domain for your online store.

Once you’ve found the perfect domain, our free domain registration process will have you up and running fast.

Here’s how it works:

• Check domain availability. Find out if your dream custom domain is available with our quick domain name search and lookup tool. If it’s already taken, don’t worry — get creative and try a few alternatives or ask our team for help.
  
• Match your brand. Your domain should be a perfect match for your business name or reflect your brand identity. It should mirror your online store’s personality and showcase its unique offerings to the global network of buyers.
  
• Purchase your domain name. Let us help you secure the perfect domain for your online store. Move through our user-friendly checkout process and choose a registration period. Typically, domain name registration is paid yearly. Once you’ve got it, you can use NEXT BASKET’s free web hosting account and craft an exceptional website.

Need help with the domain selection, verification, and registration process? Get in touch with the NEXT BASKET team.

Domain maintenance and management

Managing your desired domain is simple and straightforward with NEXT BASKET.

You can update your contact information, automatically renew your domain, and even set up many domains to keep your branding safe in the long term.

NEXT BASKET provides round-the-clock technical support, DNS control, parking pages, transfer protection, as well as email and DNS forwarding services for your web domains.

As your business grows and evolves, you may need to purchase a new domain. Use our domain name search and manage multiple domains and domain extensions — all in one place.

Domain name selection by NEXT BASKET

We make finding and purchasing the best-fit domain name for your online store fast and friction-free.

Our intuitive domain search tool suggests domain names that match your business name and check their availability.

Plus, as our valued Partner, you’ll have access to our pre-purchased premium domains that’ll set you apart from the competition.

Your online store deserves the best, and that’s precisely what we deliver.