{"id":2207,"date":"2021-10-19T07:07:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-19T07:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/?p=2207"},"modified":"2026-04-09T11:31:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T06:01:28","slug":"bought-a-domain-name-now-what","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/bought-a-domain-name-now-what\/","title":{"rendered":"Bought A Domain Name. Now What?"},"content":{"rendered":"

So, you are done with purchasing your domain<\/b><\/a>, along with the much-needed extensions to go along for your business website.<\/p>\n

But comes next?<\/p>\n

Let us help you with some important steps you need to take after landing your dream domain that is your website-to-be! But first, our heartiest congratulations to you for having laid the cornerstone to your virtual estate!<\/p>\n

Now, getting back to the matter at hand;<\/p>\n

\n

Also Read: <\/b>Website Development Checklist To Help Create Your First Website<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

\n

<\/span>What to do after buying a domain?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

<\/span>Register your business if you haven\u2019t already<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

We know you have a lot on your plate right now, and perhaps you think that this can wait, but we strongly advise you to register your business right away. You should do it right after you\u2019re done deciding on the name.<\/p>\n

\"register-your-business\"<\/p>\n

Not is it only required by the Local\/State\/Federal Law, business name registration is important to protect your brand identity.<\/p>\n

It is imperative to get your business registered. So get on with it if you haven\u2019t done it yet!<\/p>\n

<\/span>Start Designing of website<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

A good web design will be much needed if you want to keep your website visitors on your website longer and even show up for reruns.<\/p>\n

\"start-designing-of-website\"<\/p>\n

But what is a \u201cgood\u201d website design?<\/p>\n

There are a few traits that make a website good, here they are:<\/p>\n

\u27a2\u00a0SPEED<\/b><\/p>\n

The time your pages take to load is the most important of all traits. How is it the most important trait? A survey carried out by Amazon showed that for each second of extra load time, they lost 1% of the revenue!<\/p>\n

With an entire generation raised on endless options and instant gratification, the average\u00a0attention span of the featherless biped is 3 seconds! The majority of human population will\u00a0leave your site if your website takes any longer than 3 seconds to load. And that number is\u00a0Ever-receding!<\/p>\n

Design your website for Speed.<\/p>\n

\n

Also Read:<\/b> Ways To Optimize Your WordPress Website For Speed<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

\n

\u27a2 REAPONSIVENESS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Whatever you\u2019re offering, your website will have more cell phone visits than any other\u00a0device. So mobile-friendliness is important.<\/p>\n

But your website needs to respond to all screens. And the response does not merely mean\u00a0\u201cfits the screen\u201d, it means layout \u2013 how things are arranged for taps or clicks, and it means\u00a0ergonomics \u2013 how simple and accessible the functions and the buttons to touch.<\/p>\n

Design your website to be Responsive.<\/p>\n

Note: Use Google\u2019s Mobile-Friendly Test Tool to help you out<\/p>\n

\u27a2\u00a0ACCESSIBILITY<\/b><\/p>\n

Remember how you first learnt that clicking on the \u201cFacebook\u201d logo took you back to the\u00a0news-feed or refreshed it? Well, every website has to have that feature now, because\u00a0people expect the logo to take them back to the homepage.<\/p>\n

Accessibility includes making clickable links and buttons visible. Button colours should be\u00a0contrasting with the background. Make your contact information super accessible! Add a map if you\u2019re a physical store.<\/p>\n

\u27a2 SIMPLICITY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Simple is Super. Minimum will give you Maximum.<\/p>\n

Minimalism is not just a trend; it is THE truth. Keep your web design Simple, Clean, and Minimum. Have only what the audience would truly need and organize it well.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Start your Website Development<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

Pick a good domain host if you haven\u2019t already, especially if you want to get a premium web address<\/strong><\/a> and manage it efficiently<\/p>\n

\"start-your-website-development\"<\/p>\n

\n

Also Read:<\/b> How To Set A Budget For Your Business Website Development<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

\n

Choose your Backend Services <\/b>carefully. There are many Content Management\u00a0<\/b>Systems <\/b>out there, but they all are good at certain somethings. WordPress, although\u00a0customizable is better suited for informational websites; Shopify and Magento on the\u00a0Another hand, are more appropriate for e-commerce.<\/p>\n

Quality content rules all, but whether or not that content will be impactfully consumed by\u00a0your audience depends upon Content Delivery. Pick wisely!<\/p>\n

\n

Also Read: <\/b>Complete Guide To The Content Management System<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

\n

Website Navigation <\/b>is of utmost importance. A website that is confusing to navigate\u00a0through will have high drop-offs regardless of the quality.<\/p>\n

What was that thing? Patience?<\/b><\/p>\n

A well-linked set of web pages will not just make it easier for people to find their way to\u00a0what they came for; it will also result in a thorough crawl of your website by Search Engine\u00a0Bots. This will lead to better Search Rankings.<\/p>\n

Ensure there are no broken links or loading issues with your site. Functionality <\/b>is\u00a0Paramount. Develop your web pages for quicker loading.<\/p>\n

Follow Google\u2019s Page Speed Insights<\/b><\/a> to optimize page-loading speed.<\/p>\n

Fast is the only way Forth.<\/b><\/p>\n

<\/span>Connect Your Hosting Account<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

\"connect-your-hosting-account\"<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Log into your DNS account and find the \u201cManage Domain\u201d options. You will be led to the list of domains you own. Here, select the one you want to connect with your hosting.<\/li>\n
  2. Find your way to a \u201cManage DNS\u201d option and go to the \u201cName Server\u201d section. Your Domain Server would have given some name servers by default, but since\u00a0You are not using the same service for hosting your website<\/b><\/a>, you need to change\u00a0this information. Find the \u201ccustomize\u201d option.<\/li>\n
  3. Open an additional tab and log into your hosting account to find your site\u2019s Name\u00a0Server Details. Here you will find the Name Server(s) that you need to add to your domain. Copy.<\/li>\n
  4. Go back to the \u201ccustomize\u201d option on the DNS site and Paste.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Et voila!<\/i><\/p>\n

    Note: <\/b>It may or may not take around 24 hours for your DNS \u2013 Hosting Connection, so that thing called \u201cPatience\u201d?<\/p>\n

    \n

    Also Read: <\/b>How To Host A Website In Simple Steps<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

    \n \n

    <\/span>Add TLS or SSL to your domain<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

    A Secure Sockets Layer <\/b>(SSL) is a protocol used to encrypt your connection to secure it\u00a0against data leaks during transfer between your customers and you. TLS or Transport\u00a0<\/b>Layer Security <\/b>is SSL\u2019s successor, which is a cryptographic protocol that provides better\u00a0security against leaks.<\/p>\n

    Either SSL and TLS is combined with the HTTP <\/b>(Hypertext Transfer Protocol) to form a\u00a0HTTPS <\/b>(Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) to encrypt communications and a secure ID.<\/p>\n

    \n

    Also Read: <\/b>9 Types Of SSL Certificates \u2013 Make The Right Choice<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

    \n \n

    <\/span>Create social media profiles for the domain<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

    Social Media today is indispensable for business. Online social platforms are the best channels to easily, effectively, and casually connect with your audience. And no matter what kind of services you offer, there are people on social media who are on the lookout for you.<\/p>\n

    And they\u2019re all on Social Media!<\/p>\n

    \"create-social-media-profiles-for-the-domain\"<\/p>\n

    But more importantly, Social Media directly influences your website popularity and Search\u00a0Engine Rankings.<\/p>\n

    How?<\/b><\/p>\n

    People review, write feedbacks, express their fandom on social media. You can market,\u00a0connect, and propagate through social media. This leads other people to look you up\u00a0through Search Engines. The more people that reach your site through search, the better\u00a0your Search Engine Performance.<\/p>\n

    And we\u2019ll say it again: It is about time you get your business page on Social Media if you\u00a0haven\u2019t already!<\/p>\n

    <\/span>Quality Content<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

    None of all your efforts will ever pay off if you do not offer value to your prospects\/customers. Content is the king of all propositions in today\u2019s world.<\/p>\n

    \"quality-content\"<\/p>\n

    Content is the one thing that may turn the tide in favour of a \u201cnot-so-good\u201d website. If people know you have valuable content to offer, they might go out of their way to reach you.<\/p>\n

    While, no matter how much you spend and how hard you try; if your website lacks quality content, it just will not work for you.<\/p>\n

    <\/span>Create a custom Email Address<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

    Now that you have a domain that is your own, you can have a super-slick, pro-looking\u00a0Email.<\/p>\n

    you can?<\/p>\n

    you *should*<\/b><\/p>\n

    \"create-a-custom-email-address\"<\/p>\n

    A custom, professional email address gives you the \u201cI mean business\u201d vibe like nothing\u00a0else does. But more importantly, it makes you look more credible. So, do not miss out on\u00a0this step. If you got your domain and hosting from the same provider, you can simply do this by following your hosting provider\u2019s instructions on creating a custom email, given on their site.<\/p>\n

    \n

    Also Read: <\/b>WHY DOES YOUR BUSINESS NEED A DOMAIN EMAIL ADDRESS?<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

    \n

    <\/span>Start Marketing<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

    Okay, so you\u2019re almost done building your little virtual world, and you want to open its\u00a0doors to visitors. It is time to start promoting your website!<\/p>\n

    \"start-marketing\"<\/p>\n

    There are numerous ways you could go about it,<\/b><\/p>\n