Why Do I Have to Pay For a Domain Name?
Lots of people have the same question, “Why Do I Have To Pay For A Domain Name?” Shouldn’t domain names be free to acquire in some kind of a first come, first serve basis? Well, for one thing, nothing in life is for free. Specifically, when it comes to websites and domain names, you have to pay for one to ensure your own success and uniqueness.
When you purchase a domain name you are really purchasing the right to a specific website address for a specified period of time. You are not the owner indefinitely, and you’ll need to always renew your domain name address to ensure it stays with you. You purchase your domain name from one of many possible domain name registrars, which certify that you are indeed the owner of the address.
If you didn’t have to buy the domain name there would be chaos as everyone would try to claim the same addresses and nobody would be able to find anything on the Internet. Buying your domain name is like staking a claim to a specific location. Think of it as taking on a lease for a physical store location if you had a brick and mortar business.
