{"id":2292,"date":"2017-12-08T15:29:30","date_gmt":"2017-12-08T15:29:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.canspace.ca\/?p=2292"},"modified":"2020-01-16T14:59:23","modified_gmt":"2020-01-16T19:59:23","slug":"how-to-register-a-ca-domain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.canspace.ca\/blog\/domains\/how-to-register-a-ca-domain\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Register a .ca Domain and Why"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re a large international business expanding to Canada, or a Canadian entrepreneur who wants to target local customers specifically, deciding to register a .ca domain may be exactly what you need for your business. In this article, you\u2019ll learn how to register a .ca domain, and also why it is important to consider local TLDs in the first place, and such a decision can affect your business.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1) How to register a .ca domain<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registering a .ca domain differs a bit from some others. For starters, in order to register a .ca domain, you\u00a0will have to to meet at least one of these criteria:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your business or organization is registered in Canada<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re a Canadian trademark holder<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have Canadian permanent residency<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re a citizen of Canada, or<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You qualify for other Canadian Presence Requirements (find the complete list of requirements <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.networksolutions.com\/domain-name-registration\/popup-dotca-requirements.jsp?bookmarked=c42c4c0db918e57bcb6885b3e57c.027\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you proceed to a CIRA-certified registrar such as CanSpace and start the .ca registration process, you will be asked if you meet the above criteria.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please note that you can have your domain revoked if any ownership information you\u2019ve entered is not correct.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Bonus tip:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The question we get asked a lot by new business owners is: \u201cShould I first pick a domain name, and then build a website, or another way around?\u201d Our recommendation is to start with a domain, and then, move on to website building.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Search for the best domain name<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moving on to the actual steps you\u2019ll need to make when you want to register a .ca domain! Once you\u2019ve decided on a perfect domain name for your business, head to our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canspace.ca\/domains.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">easy-to-navigate domain search<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> page. If your desired .ca domain is not available, feel free to make slight modifications or try out some of the suggested alternatives, until you find the one you like.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another option &#8211; if your mind is set on a particular name &#8211; is to contact the current domain owner (using the WHOIS information), and negotiate a purchase. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Either way, rest assured that it matters where you\u2019ll buy a domain. Not only will you get the domain for a very affordable price, but you\u2019ll find everything you need here at CanSpace, to build, host, and secure your website. Which leads us to\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where should you buy a .ca domain?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a couple of factors to consider when choosing a domain name (and hosting) provider:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try to consider all related costs, not only the price of the actual domain. Do the research on products and services such as hosting, website building tools, emails, and similar. These are all costs that will affect your budget on a yearly level. Usually, the cheapest option out there is not the best one in a long run.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose the provider whose customer service is exceptional and well-rated by customers. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Particularly important for .ca domains &#8211; pick Canadian providers, especially if they bill in Canadian dollars (as we do), and are certified by CIRA (as we are).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not worry if your .ca domain is currently registered by the provider you\u2019re not satisfied with. You can easily transfer your domain to CanSpace &#8211; a small fee associated with this action would pay off in a multitude of ways. Note that, for newly registered domains, transfers are not possible during the first 60 days.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Register your .ca domain<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well done, as you successfully picked the perfect domain name, as well as your perfect provider! Now, how could you register a .ca domain &#8211; properly?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our first tip is to consider registering your domain for 2 years or more. Extending your yearly registration is a wise move because:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is usually a cheaper option<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No need to keep a memo to renew it every year<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This option lowers the risk that your website will not function temporarily if you miss the renewal date by any chance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protecting your .ca<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, let\u2019s make sure your website with the chosen .ca domain and a reliable provider, is also safe:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not let any third parties register your domain for you (example: a marketing agency). Always conduct this process yourself, to make sure you\u2019ll have full access to the account.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set a strong password &#8211; a unique password will further secure your domain name. Also, do not give it to third parties, and change it regularly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As already mentioned, make sure that all information you provided while registering a domain is accurate and up to date. You\u2019d want to receive the expiry or renewal notices, critical to your .ca domain name.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additional tips<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Is your company or product often misspelled?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If that\u2019s the case, consider registering a couple of variations (alternate domain names). Next, forward these domains to your main business website. By doing so, you\u2019ll protect your brand online, but also make sure that even if a name is misspelled, your potential customers can always reach your site!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>For French-speaking Canadian companies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; consider registering a .ca domain with French characters, such as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00e9, \u00e2, \u00f4, \u00fc, and similar.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Do not miss an important update about your .ca domain<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; sometimes anti-spam software filters out important messages about your domain, coming from your provider and other related services. Whitelist all these services in your email account.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Your private information should stay private<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; some domain providers charge more for privacy protection, but we include this option for free. We know how important it is to stay safe online.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2) Why should you register a .ca domain?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you learned, certain steps need to be covered so your domain name is properly registered and secured. But in general, the process is not that difficult!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, take a look at how having a .ca domain can benefit your business:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The .ca domain makes it easy for Google to position you properly. Your local Google ranking will improve, as a .ca domain clearly signals your business is relevant to Canadian searchers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Area targeting, especially for local businesses can be further improved with a .ca extension, but also with including your city into a domain name (something like OttawaGlassRepair.ca)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not only will your business be perceived differently by Google.ca, but it will be easier for potential customers to find you &#8211; which could have a large impact on your traffic and business.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Along with a .ca domain name, you can benefit from a Canadian hosting as well. It is much more affordable than usual US options, and it could provide faster loading for visitors on your website.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By paying in Canadian dollars, you can save the money that would otherwise be spent on currency conversion. For a single purchase, that doesn\u2019t mean a lot. For recurring services such as domains and hosting, the cost might easily add up.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If Canadian market is on your radar, make sure to grab the best of it with a .ca domain name. And we hope you\u2019ve found out how to register a .ca domain in this post. In case of any questions, do not hesitate to reach out to us. We are always online, ready to help you grow your business. 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