How to Register a Domain Name
Almost everywhere there is web hosting there is a domain name registration system. They give you permission to use the name you want by submitting for approval to an organization called organization called InterNIC.
For example, if you choose a name like madmoney.com", you will have to go to a registrar and pay a registration fee. Usually the fee ranges between $15 to $35 for that name. That will give you the right to the name for a year, and you will have to renew it annually for (usually) the same amount per annum.
Some commercial web hosts will register it and pay for the domain name for free (usually only the commercial web hosts), as long as you agree to sign up for a minimum of few years of web hosting.
Step-By-Step Instructions
If you want to register a domain name, here's what you need to do.
First of all try to think of a few good domain names that you'd like to use before you go to the site. It is inevitable that the one name that you already want is already taken so try to come up with a few variations on your theme. For instance if you are after the web site www.greatlegs.com also consider options such as greatlegs.com, nicelegs.com, legsaregreat.com, nicegams.com and whatever else you can think of that might get you a good .com name.
Get your credit card or Paypal al account ready to pay a maximum of $50 or so for a domain name. This is a requirement of most if not all registrars. It will allow you to claim and get the domain name immediately on application.
If you have not yet decided on a web host but want to hurry up and register your domain name before somebody else does, you can always register the domain name separately and then decide on the right SEO friendly web host later. This way you can quickly secure your domain name before it's too late and still take your time to set up the other aspects of your site.
