Where do I get my domain name?

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    (@brandonhallncyahoocom)


    11 years, 7 months ago

    Hello all,

    I am a complete newbie to creating a website. I want to use Bluehost for my hosting and I downloaded www.ads-software.com. I have not yet installed the hosting as I could not figure out where I get my domain name from. Would I get that from the host? And when in the process would I end up getting that set up?

    Also does www.ads-software.com function similar to Dreamweaver? In that I mean is it a tool used for design? I have messed around with WordPress.com but never ventured into www.ads-software.com so I am confused about its functionality.

    Thanks!

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  • You can register domain names via any domain name registrar

    BlueHost may include a domain name registration as part of your hosting package – so check with them. Otherwise, you’ll need to set the nameservers for your domain name to their servers.

    www.ads-software.com is quite similar to WordPress.COM in how it works – however there are some functions that are available on one but not the other.

    Bluehost will provide you with a domain name. If you set up a hosting account they will probably ask you to assign or buy a domain name to it and do the whole process for you.

    WordPress is a Content Management System. In it’s simplest form it sits on a server (the hosting you bought) and provides you with an admin area in order to maintain the content on your website.

    WordPress is not like Dreamweaver. Dreamweaver is a program installed on your computer for creating websites, in comparison WordPress is a system that sits on a server for updating that website you built with Dreamweaver.

    Welcome to the world of web!

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