Why You Should Register Your Own Domain Name
🚨 Warning: Never let your web designer or web developer register your domain name for you!
🔴 The Risks of Letting Your Designer Register Your Domain
1️⃣ Ownership Disputes – If they register it under their name, you don’t legally own it.
2️⃣ Losing Control – If they disappear, get a new job, or become unresponsive, you’re stuck.
3️⃣ Payment Issues – If a dispute arises, they could lock you out of your own domain.
4️⃣ Lack of Access – You may not get login details to manage your domain and hosting.
✅ The Right Way to Register a Domain
🔹 You should always register your domain yourself through a trusted registrar like:
- Namecheap
- GoDaddy
- Google Domains
- FOSSBilling (if using self-hosted solutions)
🔹 If you must let someone else handle it, ensure:
- The domain is registered under your name and email.
- You have full login credentials to the registrar account.
- You can access renewal settings and DNS management.
💡 The Best Setup:
✅ Register the domain yourself through a registrar.
✅ Use a reliable hosting provider separately.
✅ Hire a web designer for development only – Not for domain registration.
Final Advice:
🚫 Do not mix domain ownership with web design services.
🔑 Keep control of your domain at all times!