Domain name search FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about our domain checker tool.

A domain name, or simply domain, is similar to a home address in real life. It’s how people find your site online – they enter the domain in a web browser or search engine.

Hostn.de is a domain, just like Google.com and Facebook.com. Ideally, a domain should be registered under the same name as the brand it’s representing.

It’s important to buy domain names to help potential visitors find your site. Without assigned website names, we would only be able to access them by entering their IP address, which is more difficult to remember.

To find a good name while performing a domain search, you can include keywords or brand names.t’s important to buy domain names to help potential visitors find your site. Without assigned website names, we would only be able to access them by entering their IP address, which is more difficult to remember.

To find a good name while performing a domain search, you can include keywords or brand names.

A subdomain is a part of your website that lives under your main domain, like blog.yoursite.com. It helps you create separate sections for things like a blog, store, or help page without needing a new domain.A subdomain is a part of your website that lives under your main domain, like blog.yoursite.com. It helps you create separate sections for things like a blog, store, or help page without needing a new domain.A subdomain is a part of your website that lives under your main domain, like blog.yoursite.com. It helps you create separate sections for things like a blog, store, or help page without needing a new domain.

The best practices for buying domain names include the following:

  • Keep it short. Two to three words is ideal.
  • Keep it simple. Avoid long or complex words.
  • Use keywords. Include a keyword from your niche. For example, if you sell coffee beans in Seattle, try Seattlecoffeebeans.com.
  • Avoid numbers. Numbers can be confusing and harder to remember.
  • Use your brand name. Buy a domain name that includes your brand for maximum recognition.

Need help? Check out our easy guide for tips on choosing the right domain name.

Once you have an idea, enter it into our domain search tool to check if it’s available.

Premium domain names are high-value domains that are short, easy to remember, or include popular keywords (like media.tech or store.online). Due to their market value, they cost more upfront and often have higher renewal fees.
Besides building a website, you can use your domain to create a professional email address, like name@your-domain.com, which looks more credible than a generic one. You can also set up domain forwarding to redirect visitors to your social media profiles, like Instagram, Linkedin, Facebook, or any other page you want people to find easily.