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Securing domain names now for immediate or future use is a quick and easy process. Enter your domain name search in the field below and choose an extension; for example .com.au then click “Check Availability”. Domain name search results will be generated and if the name is available, you will have the option to continue to registration. During the domain name registration you may be asked to supply an Australian Business Number (ABN), Australian Company Number (ACN), State Business Number, Trademark Number or Incorporated Association Number to prove your eligibility.
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You will never miss an expiry date as we send multiple reminders when your domain is due for renewal. As an added FREE service we also offer the option of automatic renewals so you don’t run the risk of losing your valuable domain names.
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Domain names
Your domain name is your website address on the internet and gives you an online identity or brand. It’s a valuable part of your business identity and is an important marketing tool to help customers find and identify with your business. Read our tips below on choosing a domain name for your business.
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Hostcake’s experienced support team is available to help for all domain name registration and domain name transfer questions. Just get in touch and we’ll happily answer your queries. Hostcake’s experienced support team is available to help for all domain name registration and domain name transfer questions. Just get in touch and we’ll happily answer your queries.
Eligibility – who can apply for a com.au or net.au domain name?
Domain registration and elgibility is managed in Australia by auDA – check the .com.au and .net.au eligibility requirements HERE
Eligibility – who can apply for an org.au domain name?
Domain registration and elgibility is managed in Australia by auDA – check the .com.au and .net.au eligibility requirements HERE
Domain Privacy - what is it?
Domain privacy – stay anonymous if you want to
Keep your personal details private so that the contact details associated with your domain are hidden from public view on the “WHOIS” domain lookup internet search tool. We offer Domain Privacy as an optional safeguard to protect your privacy. (please note privacy is NOT available on .com.au domains)
If I transfer domains to Hostcake will there be downtime on my website or emails?
the short answer is NO – we transfer domains all the time and ensure your current domain records are recorded and active when your domain transfer is processed.
Five tips for choosing a domain name
While it’s not impossible to change your domain name, it can be costly for your business as well as your clients. Getting your domain name right the first time can often be the difference between a good site and a great one.
- Make it easy to remember
To make your website as easy to remember as possible, it’s recommended to keep it short, avoid misspellings (or hard-to-spell words) and not use hyphens or numbers. The only exception for hyphen use is with websites that could be ambiguous without them and benefit from dashes.
- Make it unique
Before you register your domain name, do a search for the URL you intend to use (without a .com or .com.au net ending). Here you’ll be able to see sites with similar names, ones that you might get confused with or have to compete with for Google rankings.
- Choose .com or .com.au
If your preferred domain name has been taken for .com or .com.au, it’s advised that you look for another name – one that is unique. While .net and .org can have their uses, they’re normally not trusted as much and are not the first thought for most internet users. Domain names ending with .info should be avoided altogether.
- Don’t follow trends
Domain names often go through trends, and it’s best to avoid them. Whether it’s odd spellings of common words, keyword-packed URLs or adding -ly to anything to make it cutesy, it’s best not to get sucked in. These domains often look strange or outdated very quickly and, in some cases, can actually be punished by search engines and given poorer rankings.
- Create a brand
The words you choose for your domain, most likely your company name, can help give your brand a boost. If you’re an online-only store it can be tempting to go with something very descriptive, but in those cases it’s likely that you’ll be seen as a cheap alternative rather than the real deal. Look for a name that hints at what you do but also gives an indication that you’re not just there for a cheap run.
A domain name that sticks in people’s minds is a great tool to have for your business, so it’s worth spending a bit of time to get it right
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