Do I need to pay for a domain name?

Yes, a domain name typically costs $10–$20 per year for standard extensions like .com, .net, or .org.

Premium domains or niche extensions (.io, .design, .agency) can cost $30–$100+/year. Some website builders and hosting providers include a free domain for the first year, but you'll pay renewal rates after that. Your domain is your business address online - choose something short, memorable, and easy to spell. Avoid hyphens and numbers. Register your domain through a reputable registrar like Namecheap, Google Domains, or Cloudflare, and make sure you own it (not your web designer).