It was back in 1985 when the first domain name was registered and since then, the Internet has seen an exponential growth of active domain names.

Verisign’s report notes that the domain industry in 2017 (Q1) experienced a 3.7 percent growth, netting in over 300 million registered domains, and will continue to grow.

Given how important a digital presence is in today’s technologically inclined society, it makes sense for a brand, be it a large conglomerate or a one-man digital agency, to own domain name.

Whether we like it or not, having a domain that’s registered to your brand is a necessity.

If you don’t have one yet, or just need a little guide on domain names, then keep on reading. We’ll share the details on how to buy and register a new domain for beginners!