FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions and answers regarding the website, domain, hosting, ssl certificate and more
What is a domain name?
A domain name is the online equivalent of a physical address. It is how visitors will be able to locate your website
Simply type a website or business name into Google's search field, and one of the top search results should be the website you're looking for. Hostinger.com, like Google.com and Facebook.com, is a domain name. Your domain should ideally be the same as the name of your website or online business.
Why do you need to buy a domain name?
Domain names are essential to help potential visitors find your website. In addition to domains, we can visit a website by inputting their IP address – a string of digits like 87.249.281.92. However, they’re considerably more difficult to remember than domain names.
It is easier to search for websites when keywords and brand names are included in domain names.
Which domain is the best for my website?
Finding an available domain name is only one part of choosing the perfect domain. Before performing a domain name search and registration, follow these best practices:
Length. Keep it short; two to three words is ideal.
Simple. Don’t use long or hard-to-spell words.
Keywords. Include a keyword from your industry. For example, if you sell soya beans in Dallas, try dallassoyabeans.com.
Avoid numbers. Numbers are hard to recall and make domains more complex.
Brand name. Include your brand name for maximum awareness.
Can I modify a domain name once it has been registered?
No, once a web address is registered, it cannot be changed. However, you can buy a new domain and point it to your website.
How long does a new domain name registration last?
Domains must be registered for at least one year. After finding a great domain, you can also register TLDs like .com, .in, .net, etc for three years with Hostinger.
You can set up automatic renewals to ensure that your website name will always be registered to you. The first renewal will occur after one or three years depending on the domain registration duration.
Is it necessary to prefix the domain with “www”?
No, the www at the beginning of a URL isn't part of your domain name. It's a subdomain of the main domain.
If you add www to the beginning of your registered name, the final website address will be www.wwwexample.com. You should only type the words you wish to appear in the website name.
