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Check your business name as .com, .com.ng, .ng, .africa, .store and .online in one search.
Tips for choosing a good domain name
- Keep it short and easy to say. Customers should be able to type it after hearing it once on the phone.
- Avoid hyphens and numbers unless they are part of your brand. They are easy to forget.
- Match your business name so customers find you, and so it looks professional on your signboard and flyers.
- Buy it in your own name. The domain should belong to you, not to a designer or agency.
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Domain name questions
How do I know if a domain name is available?+
Type the name above and click Check. We ask each ending’s official registry live, for example Verisign for .com and NiRA for .com.ng and .ng, so the answer is current.
Which ending should I choose: .com or .com.ng?+
If your customers are mostly in Nigeria, .com.ng tells them you are local and is often easier to get. If you sell internationally, .com is the most recognised. Many businesses buy both and point them to the same website.
How much does a domain name cost?+
Most .com and .com.ng names cost a modest yearly fee, shown by the registrar before you pay. Very short or popular names can be sold as “premium” for more.
I found a free name. What next?+
Tap “Build website” and create your website free on Vertlio first. When you are ready, your dashboard shows you where to buy the domain in your own name and connects it to your website (Solo Pro, free SSL included).
What if the name I want is taken?+
Try adding your city or what you do (mamaskitchenibadan, mamaskitchencatering), or try another ending. Our free business name generator can also suggest names with free domains.