Plan your domain, website and business email together
Choose a domain with the whole business in mind, then plan the hosting and email services that will use it.
Start with a name you want to share
Write down a shortlist of domains that fit your business identity. Consider how each name sounds when spoken, how it looks in an email address and whether its spelling is easy to explain.
Check the complete domain you want, including its extension. A search result is a point-in-time availability check, so review availability again as part of the registration process.
Think beyond the homepage
Your domain can be part of customer enquiries, invoices and everyday communication as well as your website address. Plan the email addresses you want to use before setting up mailboxes.
TorontoHosting shared hosting includes domain-based email and browser-based webmail. Compare the chosen plan’s allowances with the website and email accounts you need.
Review existing services before making a change
If you already own a domain, identify where its registration, DNS, website and email are managed. Keep a record of those services and the accounts needed to access them.
A registration transfer and a website migration serve different purposes. Plan the files, databases and mailboxes separately from the registration, and ask the technical team to clarify the steps for your particular setup.
Make the decision with the full term in view
Review the registration price, term, renewal information and requirements for the extension before ordering. Compare the hosting cost separately so you understand the services included in your overall budget.
Choose the domain for the business you want to build. A clear, consistent name gives you something you can use across your website and communication.