NOTE: Domain 'hosting' is different than 'web hosting'. Domain hosting is a term used to describe hosting or registration of your domain name. In otherwords, hosting the name of your website.
Web hosting is a term used to describe the tech and service of hosting all your website files.
Domain names are your gateway to the online world. Once you have a brilliant idea for a website or blog, then you’re going to want a compelling domain name to go with it.
If you want to purchase a domain name for your website, you’re going to need to work with a domain name registrar. Domain name registrars are the companies that manage the domain names behind all of your favorite websites. Now, it’s time to add yours to the list.
Most registrars come equipped with a similar sets of features, but also have distinct advantages and disadvantages.
Below we dive into what a domain name registrar actually is, how to choose the right registrar for you, what to watch out for, and the good and bad of some of the most popular domain registrars out there.
Let’s get to it.
To Add Account Administrators (For GoDaddy – other host are similar)
The first step to giving an Account Administrator access to your domain name's settings is to invite them to be your Account Administrator.
Log in to your GoDaddy account.
Next to Domains, click Manage.
From the Settings menu, click Account Administrators.
Please invite us at WC@WatsonCreative.com
Complete the Account Administrator fields, and then click Invite.
Your new Account Administrator receives an email with the subject, "Invitation to manage resources for [Your Name]." This email contains a link to accept the Account Administrator invitation. The new Account Administrator must either create a new account or log in to an existing account to accept the invitation.
Domain name hosting is typically a yearly cost from GoDaddy or one of their competitors.
Website Hosting is hosting and maintaining all the code for the website.
We need Admin Access so we can point your URL to the website we coded for you.