Buy your perfect domain name

A domain name is what someone types into a browser to find a website - it’s like your online home address. For instance, in the web address www.wix.com, the full domain name is 'wix.com' and “.com” is the domain extension. When you register a custom website domain name, it can help you get found easier, boost your online presence, look more professional and help you to build trust with your audience.

Visit our blog for tips on choosing a domain name and for help choosing a business name, check out our business name generator. Together, these two tools can enhance your online presence.

Domain names act as your online identity and are key to standing out and looking professional on the web. When you buy a domain name, it helps people find and remember you in the vast digital landscape. Whether you're a big brand or a one-man show, having a unique and memorable website domain name is essential for making a lasting impact for your online presence.

Domain name registration is the process of securing your website’s address online—your domain. When you buy a domain name, you’re claiming a unique web address so people can find you easily. Domains are registered through accredited registrars that can show and offer you which domains are available and which are taken. Once you complete your domain name registration, it’s officially yours for the time period you choose. Whether you're looking to register a new domain for a business, blog or personal project, buying domain names is the first step to building your online presence.

Before you purchase a domain name, choose one that's relevant, easy to remember and simple to spell. Pick the right extension (.com, .net, .org) based on your business and audience. Make sure that when you register domain names that use important keywords to boost search visibility and keep it short to avoid confusion. When browsing for a domain provider you should keep an eye out for if the provider has privacy protection. Also be on the lookout for other extras that are offered like hosting, ICANN and SSL—with Wix these come included with all domains.

When it comes to choosing the right domain registrar you should think about doing the following:

1. Compare pricing - look at the initial price and renewal rates—and try to make sure the registrar is transparent about fees that it offers.

2. Ease of domain setup - setting up a domain doesn’t have to be complicated but it can be a long and arduous process. Try to look for a provider that’s simple and quick to get set up. 

3. Check the domain expiration policy to avoid accidentally losing your domain if you miss a renewal. It’s also smart to choose a registrar that offers WHOIS privacy protection to keep your personal information private on public databases.

4. Get your domain, hosting and website all in one place - if you can find a company where you can purchase a domain, get hosting included and create your website, the whole process of getting online will be much smoother.

5. Evaluate the customer support—24/7 live chat or phone support can make a big difference when issues arise. If you're planning to build a website, look for a registrar that offers services like web hosting, email, SSL certificates or even an AI website builder.

6. Look into domain transfer policies in case you want to move your domain later as some make it easier than others.

7. Lastly, review the registrar’s reputation. Look for ICANN accreditation, strong customer support and reliable service. The right registrar will offer a balance of price, support, security, and additional features to help you grow online with confidence.

Once you’ve chosen your domain name and provided your registration information, you can go on to the next step; domain purchase. To buy a domain with Wix, simply select a registration period (from 1 to 10 years) on one of the domains that we offer, and complete the payment process. Once that time is up, you can renew it and continue to do so as long as you want, in order to maintain lifetime ownership of your domain. Wix takes care of submitting all of your domain name registration details, so you can go ahead and create your website and then start using your officially registered domain name right away.

When you buy domain names from Wix, they are set to automatically renew 30 days before their expiration date. To learn how to check your domain renewal date, check out this article on extending your domain registration. You can also add up to 3 additional years to your domain registration by extending your subscription with auto renewal.

When you choose an annual Wix website plan, you'll receive a voucher for a free domain name of your choice for one year. You can pick from a variety of options from our TLD list including .com, .net, .store and country-specific codes. Redeem your voucher within two months to claim your domain.

Your free domain voucher is valid for a wide variety of domain name extensions, including: .com, .net, .org and many more. Here you can find the complete list of available domain extensions that you can register with Wix.

As you choose the right extension for your domain name, consider the audience you’re targeting, as well as the type of website you’re creating. Most common top-level domains are .com and .net, however, a more specific extension, such as .shop, .site or .studio, can help you create the domain name you want, as well as make your site address easier to remember.

Connecting your Wix website domain to an external site on the internet? Simply follow the steps in our support article. If you purchased a domain name from Wix and want to connect it to your Wix site, find easy-to-follow instructions here. Need to transfer your Wix domains to a different Wix account? See how in this guide, we're here to assist you at every step.

At Wix, we take privacy and security seriously. That's why we offer domain privacy protection when you purchase and register domains. By choosing Wix as your registrar, your personal contact details in the public WHOIS database will be replaced with Wix’s contact information when you get a domain with us. This helps prevent unwanted solicitors and spammers from accessing your personal information and seeing which domains you own. For more about how domain name privacy protection works at Wix, check out this article.