Domain Name Guides

Clear, up-to-date explanations to pay the fair price and dodge the traps.

Prices

How much does a domain name cost in 2026? Full guide

What a .com, .fr, .io or .ai really costs — registration, renewal and fees explained.

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Avoid

The domain renewal trap (and how to avoid it)

Why a $1 first-year domain can cost $40 afterwards, and how to stop getting caught.

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Extensions

.com, .fr, .io, .ai… which extension to choose?

The right extension for your project: trust, SEO, price and brand image.

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Availability

How to check a domain's availability (is it taken?)

How to know in real time (RDAP/WHOIS) whether a name is free, and what to do if it's taken.

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Premium

Premium domains: why some cost 100× more

What a premium name is, how to spot it before you pay, and whether it's worth it.

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Comparison

Cheapest domain registrar in 2026? Which to choose

Porkbun, Namecheap, Dynadot, NameSilo, GoDaddy… prices, renewal and the criteria that matter.

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Method

How to choose a good domain name: 10 rules

Short, memorable, legally safe: the method to find THE name (and alternatives if taken).

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Transfer

How to transfer a domain name to another registrar

Auth code, the 60-day lock, real cost and DNS: transfer with no downtime and stop overpaying on renewal.

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