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Domain names function on the Internet in a manner similar to a physical address in the physical world.<\/p>\n

Some Popular Domain Name Registrars:<\/h3>\n
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  1. GoDaddy<\/li>\n
  2. Domain.com<\/li>\n
  3. 1&1<\/li>\n
  4. Truehost Kenya<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    To acquire a domain, you start by searching your preferred name and TLD via an online like e.g this one <\/a>. The service automatically identifies if the name is available for registration.<\/p>\n

    If available, you can proceed and purchase the name. If not available, the service auto-suggests some of the available names. You can either choose one of the available names or do a fresh search with a different name<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Domain names function on the Internet in a manner similar to a physical address in the physical world. Some Popular Domain Name Registrars: GoDaddy Domain.com 1&1 Truehost Kenya To acquire a domain, you start by searching your preferred name and TLD via an online like e.g this one . The service automatically identifies if the ..<\/p>\n

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