Domain Name Registration
A domain name gives you or your business a unique identity on the internet.
Westnet Hosting offer domain registration services for a variety of domain name extensions, including .com, .org.au, .com.au, and have been officially accredited by the .au Domain Administration Ltd (auDA) for .au domain name extensions. By providing affordable yet competitive domains, Westnet Hosting are able to pass the savings directly on to you. To register your domain, start with the online Domain Search register below.
Domain Name Search
Domain Name Registration Search:
Disclaimer: Unfortunately for domain name searches, Westnet Hosting are unable to assure the accuracy of all the search results provided. Search results are dependant on a number of factors; in particular the accuracy and availability of several servers at any given time. If you experience any difficulty, such as search results taking longer to process or perhaps timing out, please try again shortly.
Australian Domains
| Domain | Cost | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .com.au | $88 | 2 Years | More Information | Signup |
eg. yourbusiness.com.au A .com.au is recommended for Australian businesses that are currently operating in the Australian market. The .au extension is instantly recognised as Australian, creating confidence among people wishing to deal with an Australian business. |
||||
| .net.au | $88 | 2 Years | More Information | Signup |
eg. yourbusiness.net.au A .net.au is recommended for Australian businesses that are currently operating in the Australian market. The .au extension is instantly recognised as Australian, creating confidence among people wishing to deal with an Australian business. |
||||
| .org.au | $35 | 2 Years | More Information | Signup |
eg. yourbusiness.org.au An .org.au domain name is ideal for a charity or a not-for-profit organisation operating in Australia. Any eligible association or organisation has the ability to register. |
||||
| .asn.au | $55 | 2 Years | More Information | Signup |
eg. yourassociation.asn.au An asn.au domain name is recommended for Australian incorporated associations, political parties, industry bodies and sporting and special interest clubs to differentiate themselves from the corporate world. |
||||
| .id.au | $45 | 2 Years | More Information | Signup |
eg. yourname.id.au If you are an Australian citizen, you may register your personal name, family name, nick name or a derivative of personal name without being a commercial entity. For all other .au domain names, being an organisational entity is a requirement. |
||||
International Domains
| Domain | Cost | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .com | $30 | 1 Year | More Information | Signup |
eg. yourbusiness.com As there is no eligibility criterion, any individual or organisation can register an International domain. These domains are often used by companies doing business on an international basis, individuals who want a domain name and aren't necessarily a registered business or businesses wanting to secure all extensions of their domain name. |
||||
| .net | $30 | 1 Year | More Information | Signup |
eg. yourbusiness.net As there is no eligibility criterion, any individual or organisation can register an International domain. These domains are often used by companies doing business on an international basis, individuals who want a domain name and aren't necessarily a registered business or businesses wanting to secure all extensions of their domain name. |
||||
| .org | $30 | 1 Year | More Information | Signup |
eg. yourbusiness.org As there is no eligibility criterion, any individual or organisation can register an International domain. These domains are often used by companies doing business on an international basis, individuals who want a domain name and aren't necessarily a registered business or businesses wanting to secure all extensions of their domain name. |
||||
| .info | $30 | 1 Year | More Information | Signup |
eg. yourbusiness.info As there is no eligibility criterion, any individual or organisation can register an International domain. These domains are often used by companies doing business on an international basis, individuals who want a domain name and aren't necessarily a registered business or businesses wanting to secure all extensions of their domain name. |
||||
| .biz | $30 | 1 Year | More Information | Signup |
eg. yourbusiness.biz As there is no eligibility criterion, any individual or organisation can register an International domain. These domains are often used by companies doing business on an international basis, individuals who want a domain name and aren't necessarily a registered business or businesses wanting to secure all extensions of their domain name. |
||||
What is a Domain and Why Do I Need One?
Choosing the right domain name will help you in many ways, whether you’re an individual or a business.
By registering your domain name as a business, you have protected your brand and kept it out of the hands of your key competitors. A domain name can also be used by businesses to give you an identity to promote in brochures, on merchandise and on stationery. It’s an ideal way to raise awareness of your company name and get your business noticed. Domain names can be used on your business cards to give your business a more professional look, not to mention help your existing customers to find you easily on the web.
For individuals, a domain name allows you to promote who you are on the internet. Setting up a domain name using your own name is impressive and makes you stand out amongst your peers, plus you get to have an online presence. An individual domain name is an extension to the rest of the world and presents a great opportunity to meet others and for others to meet you. Once you have registered a domain name (and continue to renew it each year) no one else can take it away from you; it is yours to keep and unique to you.
Domain Names and Web Hosting
Choosing a domain name is the first step. Once you’ve registered your domain name, it’s time to start thinking about setting up a website and email.
That’s where Westnet Hosting comes in.
We have a range of Web Hosting packages with different email options to suit your needs. Our plans give you all the features you’ll need and come with an easy-to-use control panel, generous disk space allowances and outstanding customer service and support. Our Web Hosting plans range from the Webspace 100MB through to the Webspace 2GB package*. Whether you’re an individual wanting to get an online presence, or a business wanting to get your brand known on the web, we have the solution for you.
We can also provide an award-winning email product so you can have professional and personalised email addresses using your domain name. Our email product is packed full of features and can be offered in blocks of 5 emails through to 150 emails. In addition to this, we offer competitive Email Virus Scanning and Spam Filtering products.
* These are the new Hosting plans available to new customers wanting new domain name hosting only.