{"id":1485,"date":"2018-05-11T23:43:29","date_gmt":"2018-05-11T18:13:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.parallaxhosting.com\/?p=1485"},"modified":"2024-11-19T21:14:01","modified_gmt":"2024-11-19T15:44:01","slug":"5-steps-to-take-after-buying-your-new-domain-name","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/parallaxhosting.com\/blog\/website\/5-steps-to-take-after-buying-your-new-domain-name\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Steps To Take After Buying Your New Domain Name"},"content":{"rendered":"

What to Do After You\u2019ve Bought Your Domain Name<\/h2>\n

Purchasing your domain name is the first step towards getting started online. With your domain in hand, it\u2019s time to start building your online presence.<\/p>\n

However, there\u2019s a lot that needs to be done before you have your own piece of online real estate.<\/p>\n

Below we highlight five different things you can do once you\u2019ve purchased a new domain name.<\/p>\n

1. Sync Your Domain and Hosting<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019ve purchased a domain name for the purpose of creating a website, then you\u2019ll also need a hosting account. Depending on where you purchased your domain you may be able to purchase hosting from the same source. Parallax Hosting<\/a> offers a great plan for beginners\u00a0that will make hosting and setting up your site a breeze.<\/p>\n

Regardless of where you decide to purchase your hosting, you\u2019ll need to\u00a0transfer your nameservers, so they point to the location of your host. If that sounds a bit technical don\u2019t worry, the process is incredibly straightforward.<\/p>\n

To start, login to your domain name registrar where you purchased your domain and locate your nameservers. Then, you\u2019ll want to copy and paste the nameservers provided by your host into the box where your existing nameservers are located.<\/p>\n

2. Setup a Domain-Specific Email Address<\/h2>\n

Chances are you\u2019ll also want a domain-specific\u00a0email address to go with your new domain name. This will help your site appear more professional. The total number of email addresses you can create will depend on your hosting plan. Typically, you\u2019ll be able to create at least one without an added charge.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll be setting up your branded email address from within your hosting account. If your host offers a\u00a0control panel like cPanel\u00a0for managing your hosting account, then you\u2019ll look for an app called\u00a0Email Accounts. Here you\u2019ll enter your email address and select the associated domain name from the drop-down box.<\/p>\n

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3. Secure Matching Social Media Handles<\/h2>\n

Getting social media handles that match up with your website will help to establish your brand online. Even if you don\u2019t plan on using the social media platform right away it can be helpful to lock down specific usernames.<\/p>\n

If the branded version of the username is already taken, then trying adding a qualifier to the end of it. Getting an exact match isn\u2019t the most important thing, but try and get it as close as possible.<\/p>\n

For every social media profile, it can be helpful to try and match your usernames across various accounts. This will make it easier for your fans to find you across different platforms.<\/p>\n

4. Create Goals for Your Website<\/h2>\n

Before you start building your website it\u2019s important to create an actionable plan for what you actually want to accomplish. After all, there are numerous directions you can take with your new site.<\/p>\n