You’ve decided to go for a.com domain and are searching for the best possible deal. You’ve come to the right place as you’re going to discover how to get a.com for almost free! This article will teach you how to get a $1 godaddy domain name without having to share your credit card details. It will also introduce you to two new gTLDs that you can register at discounted prices if you act quickly enough. Before we begin, it’s important to note that these domains are NOT your average single domain. The prices and offers described in this article are applicable for a full portfolio of domains (aka websites).
How To Get A.com Domain For Almost Free
At the time of writing this article, GoDaddy is one of the most popular domain registrars, with a 100-million-plus global customer base. They are a global company, which is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona with additional offices around the world. They are a trusted source of domains and have been around since 1994. Let’s explore how to get a.com domain for almost free from GoDaddy.
Pick A Top-Level Domain
First, you need to pick a top-level domain (TLD) for your website. Your TLD will determine the namespace of your website’s URL. For example, if your website’s name is techmarvel.com then the URL for that site would be techmarvel.com. If your website is foodnetwork.com then the URL would be foodnetwork.com.
In order to get a.com domain for free, you will need to navigate to GoDaddy’s premium domain section and then pick a domain that is currently available for purchase. You will need to meet the following criteria to ensure that you can register this domain without any problems:
- It has to be one of the.com,.co,.org, or.biz TLDs.
- The domain name cannot be already taken by another website.
- The domain has to be at least two years old.
- The registrant has to be a legal entity, such as a business or a non-profit organization.
- The contact details for the registrant have to be listed.
Once you’ve picked a domain that meets these criteria, click on the Get button to proceed to the next step.
Create An Account
After you’ve picked a suitable domain name, you will then be presented with the option to create an account or to continue without an account. If you choose to create an account then you will be asked to enter your personal information such as your email address and password. You’ll also need to verify your account by submitting a valid email address and mobile number. You’ll then be asked to choose a password for your account.
Keep in mind that your password must contain at least 6 characters, 1 of which has to be a number and 1 of which has to be a special character. You can also choose to use the “forgot password” option if you ever lose your password. This procedure will get you a free.com domain with one-click registration.
Verify Your Email
Once you’ve created an account, you’ll be taken to the registration page for your new domain. On this page, you will enter the verification email that you received from GoDaddy. Enter the email address that you entered while creating your account and then click on the Verify button.
If this is your first time registering a domain with GoDaddy or you’ve registered previously but have forgotten your password, then you’ll be presented with a page asking you to enter your email address and password. Just as before, you will then need to verify your email by entering the verification email that you received and then click on the Verify button.
This step is important to ensure that you’re not going to be marked as a spammer by email providers because they might consider your email to be spam. If you’ve previously registered a domain with GoDaddy and have forgotten your password, then this step is not necessary as your account will be able to log in with the existing username and password.
Purchase The Domain
If you meet the criteria discussed above and have verified your email, then you will be presented with the option to purchase your new domain. You can purchase the domain for personal or commercial use. If you’re purchasing the domain for personal use then you’ll need to pay an additional fee of $15 per year. This fee gets you a free domain with auto-renewal for one year.
If you’re opting for a commercial use then you can decide whether or not you want to register the domain for one year or for multiple years. The yearly fee for commercial domains is $25. You can also purchase additional years at a discounted rate. There are no additional fees if you decide to register the domain for multiple years.
Once you’ve decided to purchase the domain, you’ll then be presented with a payment screen. You’ll need to supply a credit card for the transaction. Alternatively, you can use a PayPal account to pay for the domain. You’ll then need to click on the Pay button to complete the transfer of your domain.
Two New Generic Top Level Domains (gTLDs)
GoDaddy has a lot more to offer than just.com domains! In addition to the popular.com domain extension, they also offer the.org,.net, and.biz domain extensions which can be used for non-profits, charities, and for business purposes respectively. In this section, we’ll explore two more lesser-known TLDs that you can register at discounted rates if you act quickly enough.
.club
The.club domain extension was designed for use on dating websites, as it was initially created for the dating app Hinge. It was previously available for purchase at a hefty price tag of $12.95 per year (this pricing was from September 2018 and has since decreased to $6.95 per year). The good news is that you can now register this domain for free through a special promotion from GoDaddy! All you need to do is follow the steps above to purchase a.com domain, but instead of selecting a.com domain, you will be presented with the option to choose a.club domain.
As the name suggests, the.club domain extension is a premium domain and is intended for use on dating websites. The only difference between a.club domain and a standard.com is in the look and feel of the website. Typically, the front page of a dating website using a.club domain will feature a profile pic of a single person, alongside with a small bio and a few stats about that person. The backend of the site will likely be a grid containing a mix of content including pictures, videos, and blogs.
.name
The.name TLD was launched in early 2018 and was originally priced at $16.45 per year (this price was from January 2018 and has since decreased to $13.45 per year). The idea behind the.name extension is to provide an easy-to-remember address for websites and app stores that are looking to establish themselves in the B2C space or the B2B space with online shops.
This domain extension is ideal for businesses looking to operate within the e-commerce space as the.name TLD was specifically created with e-commerce websites in mind. The great thing about the.name TLD is that it is a gTLD and, therefore, will be recognized as a fully qualified domain name by most major search engines. In the past, GoDaddy has allowed.name domains to be purchased with a.com extension, making it possible to create a fully functional e-commerce store with just one domain name.
You’ll need to meet the same criteria as above to be able to purchase a.name domain. Once you’ve picked a.name that meets these criteria, click on the Get button to proceed to the next step.
Final Takeaway
The moral of this story is simple: If you want a free.com domain, you can get one through a third party by following the steps discussed above. Be sure to keep all of your original documents as you will need these to complete your registration with the third party. If you’ve been searching for a reliable source of domains and are satisfied with GoDaddy as a provider, then consider investing in a portfolio of domains rather than just a single domain. It is always better to purchase a few high-quality domains rather than a single low-quality one. Lastly, be sure to check out the.club and.name domain extensions as they are both great alternatives for people wanting to create a dating website or an online store.