Side Hustle School Ep. 3342 - Q&A: “What’s the best way to register domains?”
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Feb 24, 2026 Brad, a listener from Tampa who called in with a practical domain question. Short chat about why owning a domain matters. Tips on registrars, costs, and registering where you build your site. Advice on handling renewals and whether to buy extra extensions.
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Always Own A Domain For Any New Project
- Domains are cheap, portable, and worth owning even if you only redirect them to social profiles.
- Chris emphasizes owning your own domain to avoid awkward subdomain addresses like mysite.wordpress and to keep control.
Avoid Paying More Than Fifteen Dollars Per Year
- Don't overpay for common domains; expect to pay roughly $10 to $15 per year for a .com or similar extension.
- Chris advises avoiding registrars that charge excessively and to not stress about finding a perfect place to register.
Don't Hoard Every Domain Extension
- You don't have to buy every extension (.com, .org, etc.); choose the ones you need and avoid spending on many extensions to prevent high annual costs.
- Brad worried about others taking extensions, but Chris suggests practicality over hoarding.