Instant Domain Name
You’ll need to register a business domain to set up a website and do business online, but the domain industry is hard to trust and a complete pain to navigate. It’s filled with weird coupon codes, high cost renewals, miserable processes for canceling services, and proprietary systems that lock you into building and hosting a website you don’t really own. That's not our way.
We see a domain name as a crucial first step to creating your company's online identity, but it's just one step. When you get a domain through us, we'll set you up with a secure open-source website that's yours, not ours, and you can add any of our in-house identity services, including a phone number, up to 10 email addresses, and more. Plus, we offer a money back guarantee and satisfaction guarantee for all services. Get started today.
What Is a Business Domain?
A business domain is the name (or web address) of a business website. It is how people recognize a website. Websites can also be identified by IP addresses, but most people don’t want to remember a list of numbers. Domain names are the human-friendly way to navigate the internet.
At Northwest, we service over 5 million active businesses. When you get your domain through us, you get the expertise of a debt-free, family owned and operated business and our 1500 local Corporate Guides. We are our own ICANN registrar, our own telecommunications company, and provide you with our own Tier 2 Data Center so you can grow your business knowing and trusting that your privacy will be intact. Plus, we will never sell your data to any third parties.
We offer domains for about $15 a year. That’s the same price every year, whether you want your domain for one year or ten. Plus, we build your website open-source so you own it right out of the gate, unlike the other guys who hide behind proprietary website builders to keep you locked in.
We’ll set you up the right way with your custom business domain name. Choose a name that represents your business, pair it with a domain extension (like .com or .net), and stand up your Business Identity in less than 10 minutes and 10 clicks.
Why Register Your Domain with Northwest?
When you hire Northwest to register your domain name, you’re getting more than most domain registrars can offer. That’s because we’re a multi-generational, family-owned business. We have no debt and no investors. Instead of answering to shareholders, we answer to you. We’re here for your long term success.
One Stop Business Solution
To get where you’re going, you need more than just a registered agent or a domain name. You need a physical address, mail delivery, phone service, professional-looking emails, a secure website, and someone you can trust to form your LLC, register your trademark, and get you set up to accept credit card payments from your customers. For just $39 + state fees, we will form your business fast, give you a free domain name for a year, and a free 90 day trial to try our phone service, email, and website hosting.
Transparent Pricing
We grow with our customers. We’re here for you at whatever step of your journey you’re on. Our domains are about $15 a year, add or subtract a little depending on the domain extension you want. Just like our registered agent service, that price never goes up.
Satisfaction Guaranteed
We provide all of our services 100% in-house, have offices in every state, and care more about not annoying you than we do about making a dollar. We don’t store your credit card unless you want us to. You can delete your card and cancel services in one click. And if you’re ever not satisfied with something, we’ll take care of it. We never let money get in the way of our relationship with our customers. It’s why we’re the largest corporate business service provider in America.
Who you register your business domain with matters.
Domain registrations at Northwest are done through our partner, Domain Registry, an ICANN-accredited domain name registrar since 1996. When you purchase your domain with us, you can count on our commitment to high industry standards, proven reliability, and our ability to provide consistent, compliant domain registration services.
Your Business Domain. Your Business Identity.
Buy a Domain
For about $15 a year, you can claim your domain name instantly. That price never changes. Enjoy free 90 day trials of web hosting and business phone service.
Claim Your Domain
Start a Business
Hire us to start your new business in any state you please for just $39 + state fees. We’ll serve as your registered agent and get you started with a business domain, free for the first year.
Form a New Business
How Our Domain Service Works
Getting a custom domain name is easy with Northwest. Here’s how it works:
The first step is to decide on the next step for your business. Nobody knows your business like you do. Wherever you’re at, we meet you where you are. Register your domain, your business, or simply hire us as your registered agent. Whichever path you choose will allow you to search for your perfect domain, view other options, and move confidently towards your specific goals.
Once you’ve decided which path you’ll take to register your domain, it’s time to finalize your preferred domain name. If the domain name is available, you can register it. If the domain name you pick is already in use, we’ll offer you a few alternatives to choose from. Once you’ve made a selection, we’ll guide you through the final steps of registering your domain.
Regardless of the path you take, when you get a domain through Northwest, you get the option to add on web hosting, email addresses at your new domain, and business phone service. Free for 90 days.
Once your domain name has been registered, it’s all yours. You can use it to start your website and set up a professional email address.
Why Do You Need a Domain Name?
Whether you’re starting an LLC or corporation, you’ll want to build an online presence for your business. One of the best ways to do that is to get a business website. You can’t have a website without a domain. Here’s why you should register a domain name for your business as soon as possible:
To build credibility
Getting a domain name allows you to set up a business email account and website, which are important for showing customers that your business is legit and professional. It’s even better if your domain name is the same as or similar to your business name. And the earlier you register a domain, the more likely your preferred name will be available.
To get a professional email address
Instead of sending business emails from an address that ends in a generic domain (like gmail.com or outlook.com), which can look suspicious to customers, you can set up a business email address with your domain (example: [email protected]) and look professional when messaging clients or vendors.
To protect your professional image
Your company’s image is shaped in the early stages of starting your business. Getting the right domain name helps ensure that customers see your business in the best light. Once you register your domain, no one else can use it as long as you continue renewing it.
To think long-term
Even if you’re not ready to start a website, locking down your domain name while it’s available means it won’t get scooped up by someone else down the road. You may not know yet where your business will take you, but we’re betting it’s going to grow and need a website someday.
Website Domain Service FAQs
A domain is a unique web address that users type into their internet browser to find a website. For example, our website domain is “northwestregisteredagent.com.” Each domain corresponds to the numerical IP address of a specific website, giving users an easy way to find the content they’re looking for. Domains are composed of a top level domain (TLD) such as .com or .net, and a second level domain (SLD) such as “northwestregisteredagent” or “google.”
Your domain is to your website what your address is to your house. Customers will use your domain (like northwestregisteredagent.com) to get to your website.
Having a domain is necessary to set up a website and professional email address. While you can technically run a business without these things, having a professional-looking website and business email makes your business appear established and legitimate and is important for building your brand.
You can’t technically own your domain, but you can lease it. With Northwest, your website domain service is free for the first year and renewable after that for an affordable annual price. Our low-cost renewal rates will allow you to keep your domain name for as long as you want.
We think the ideal timing for domain registration is at the same time as forming your business. That way, you can find out if both your desired business name and domain name are available and lock them both down at once.
