Step 1: Choose Your Domain Name

Your domain name is one of the most important branding decisions you'll make. Keep these principles in mind:

  • Keep it short — under 15 characters is ideal. Shorter domains are easier to remember and type.
  • Make it pronounceable — if you can't say it clearly on a phone call, rethink it.
  • Avoid hyphens and numbers — they confuse people when spoken aloud.
  • Match your brand — your domain should ideally be your company name or your primary service.

Step 2: Choose the Right Extension

.com is always the first choice. It's the most trusted and memorable extension globally. Even if you're an Indian business, .com signals legitimacy to international clients.

.in is excellent for businesses targeting Indian customers exclusively. It's cheaper and has good availability for names that are taken on .com.

.co.in is specifically for Indian companies. Some businesses register both yourbrand.com and yourbrand.co.in for brand protection.

Industry-specific extensions like .shop, .tech, .store and .online can work well for certain businesses, but .com remains the safest default.

Step 3: Check Availability

Use IQRA's domain search tool or WhatsApp us your desired domain name on ''' + WA_D + ''' and we'll check availability immediately. If your first choice is taken:

  • Try adding your city: mumbaidentist.com vs dentist.com
  • Add a descriptor: bestplumbermumbai.in
  • Use your full business name rather than abbreviations

Step 4: Register Your Domain

When registering, always:

  • Enable WHOIS privacy — hides your personal contact details from public records. IQRA includes this free on all domains.
  • Enable auto-renewal — losing a domain because you forgot to renew is devastating.
  • Use a permanent email address — renewal reminders go to your registration email. Don't use a work email that might change.

Step 5: Set Up Your DNS

Once registered, you'll need to point your domain to your hosting server by updating the nameservers. IQRA handles this for you automatically when you purchase both domain and hosting together. DNS changes take 15 minutes to 48 hours to propagate worldwide.

Domain Pricing at IQRA

.com domains start at ₹899/year. .in domains start at ₹699/year. All include free WHOIS privacy and DNS management.