WGC 047 - Choosing a Domain Name with Andrew Allemann from Domain Name Wire

Show Notes:
https://webgrowthcode.com/choosing-a-domain-name-with-andrew-allemann-from-domain-name-wire


 


Andrew Alleman walks us through choosing a domain and extension
for your website. We also take a deep dive into buying and
selling domains — something many do out there as a side gig.
 


Have you ever wondered who's buying all the .coms out there?
Andrew has some inside scoop on who's buying them. Plus, we found
out if I screwed up my last domain purchase. 


Tune in to this episode for an exciting deep dive into the world
of domains.


Choosing a Domain Show Notes with Andrew Alleman


02:00 - Andrew shares his experience in online marketing and
website growth. He has been writing the Domain Name Wire blog
since 2005 and has a podcast of the same name. 


03:23 - Andrew walks us through starting a website, including
choosing a domain registrar. With thousands of options out there,
he notes that GoDaddy is currently the biggest registrar in the
market. He also mentioned Namecheap, HostGator, Porkbun, and
Google. 


04:03 - The differences between these registrars are the price,
security, service, and account management system. People can get
a domain name from one registrar and host it at another site. We
also talk about the importance of choosing the right domain name
extensions.


09:07 - Andrew tells us about his podcast and the topics he
usually talks about with guests. 


10:07 - Andrew walks us through his process of starting a new
website. For most people starting, Andrew suggests either
creating a WordPress site with GoDaddy or getting a Wix,
Squarespace, or Weebly website.  There are lots of cheap
hosting services, but a lot of them are designed for WordPress.
One of the biggest ones is WP Engine. 


17:24 - Andrew advises that if the domain name you want is
already taken, it may be listed for sale and can be purchased.
And while buying a new domain name for $10 may seem preferable,
it may be worth paying for the one you want.


23:56 - The Domain Name Wire Podcast started in 2014. He recently
had an episode about buying expired domains for their SEO value.


25:00 - We explore the difficulties of using non-.com domain
extensions for websites.


29:35 - We delve into the world of buying and selling domain
names. Afternic and Sedo.com are two places where people can list
their domains for sale.  


35:26 - Andrew talks about the mentors that have influenced him
along the way. Some of the other podcasts that Andrew listens to
are The Side Hustle Show by Nick Loper, Startups For the Rest of
Us, and Working It Out. 


Nick Loper was on the podcast, where he talked about tips to turn
a side hustle into a full-time business. 


40: 42 - Andrew mentions some of the big names he's had on his
podcast, like the creator of WordPress, Matt Wullenweg, and the
bassist for Megadeth. 


Show Notes:
https://webgrowthcode.com/choosing-a-domain-name-with-andrew-allemann-from-domain-name-wire