{"id":18424,"date":"2019-02-20T21:24:30","date_gmt":"2019-02-20T21:24:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/codewebbarcelona.com\/cuanto-cuesta-un-dominio-web\/"},"modified":"2026-04-20T21:02:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T21:02:26","slug":"how-much-does-a-domain-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/codewebbarcelona.com\/en\/blog\/how-much-does-a-domain-cost\/","title":{"rendered":"How much does a web domain cost?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Thinking about launching your own website? Have you called design or development studios only to be bombarded with unfamiliar jargon?<\/p>\n<p>In this article, we\u2019ll break down everything you need to know about domain names, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What is a domain name?<\/li>\n<li>Types of domain names<\/li>\n<li>How much does a domain name cost?<\/li>\n<li>How long does a domain last?<\/li>\n<li>How to register a domain name<\/li>\n<li>Which domain extension should you choose?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>By the end, you\u2019ll have all the knowledge you need.<br \/>\n<iframe class=\"giphy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/3oKIPjzfv0sI2p7fDW\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/BaywatchMovie-comedy-the-rock-3oKIPjzfv0sI2p7fDW\">via GIPHY<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>How much does a domain name cost?<\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s take it step by step. First, it\u2019s important to understand what we mean when we talk about a domain name.<\/p>\n<h3>What is a domain name?<\/h3>\n<p>A domain name is the unique address that identifies a website on the internet and often indicates its category or purpose.<\/p>\n<p>Simply put, your domain name is the name your website will have.<\/p>\n<p>For example, Samsung\u2019s domain is https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/es\/.<\/p>\n<p>Samsung\u2019s domain is www.samsung.com, and ours is www.codewebbarcelona.com.<\/p>\n<p>So now you know: a domain name is simply the name of your website.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also important to note that a domain name is not the same as hosting. Here\u2019s the difference:<\/p>\n<p>A domain name is the address of your website, while hosting is the service where your website\u2019s files are stored.<\/p>\n<p>Think of it like this: your company\u2019s name = the domain, and your company\u2019s office = the hosting.<\/p>\n<p>You pay an annual fee for hosting to keep your website online.<\/p>\n<h3>Types of domain names<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s also useful to know that there are different types of domain extensions.<\/p>\n<p>Some common examples are .com, .es, .cat, .org, and so on.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on your target region or audience, you might want to choose one extension over another.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3001\" src=\"https:\/\/codewebbarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/web-design-1327873.png\" alt=\"dominio-web\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1098\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Which domain extension should you choose?<\/h3>\n<p>Most people go for a .com domain, as it\u2019s international, but you can choose whichever extension best fits your market and goals.<\/p>\n<h3>How long does a domain last?<\/h3>\n<p>Like most things in the digital world, domains have a lifecycle.<\/p>\n<p>When choosing a domain, you first need to check if it\u2019s available.<\/p>\n<p>If it is, you can purchase and register it.<\/p>\n<p>Once registered, a domain is yours for a period between 1 and 10 years. During that time, no one else can use it.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s important to keep track of your domain\u2019s expiration date\u2014if you forget to renew it, someone else could buy it and try to resell it to you at a much higher price.<\/p>\n<h3>How to register a domain name<\/h3>\n<p>Usually, you don\u2019t have to register a domain yourself. The same companies that provide web hosting will also handle domain registration for you.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a straightforward process and not expensive, so don\u2019t stress about it.<\/p>\n<h3>How much does a domain name cost?<\/h3>\n<p>Domain names typically start at around 10 euros per year, depending on the extension and availability. As mentioned above, the best approach is to check with hosting and domain providers for current prices.<\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>Now you know everything you need about domain names. Next time the topic comes up, you\u2019ll be ready\u2014and you won\u2019t be left wondering, \u201cWhat on earth is this person talking about?\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thinking about launching your own website? Have you called design or development studios only to be bombarded with unfamiliar jargon? In this article, we\u2019ll break down everything you need to know about domain names, including: What is a domain name? Types of domain names How much does a domain name cost? 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