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5. How to Choose and Purchase a Domain

Part 1 • Path C: The $17/yr "Brand Builder" Startup

Choosing a domain is a critical step. The best practice is to secure the .com version of your artist or brand name if available. If it's taken, you can consider other extensions like .net, .co, or newer options like .shop or .art. Use a reliable, modern registrar like Spaceship, Namecheap, or Porkbun to search for availability (Note: Google Domains was acquired by Squarespace in late 2023 and no longer offers direct registrations). The purchasing process is simple: add the domain to your cart and pay the annual registration fee (typically around $10-15). It's highly recommended to enable auto-renewal and free WHOIS privacy to protect your identity.

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In this module: Path C: The $17/yr "Brand Builder" Startup10 steps
  1. 1The Core Philosophy: Digital Real Estate
  2. 2The Tech Stack: Shopify Starter + Custom Domain
  3. 3The Psychological Impact of a Custom Domain
  4. 4Long-Term SEO and Brand Equity
  5. 5How to Choose and Purchase a Domain
  6. 6Connecting Your Domain to Shopify: A High-Level Overview
  7. 7Subdomains vs. Main Domains for Merch
  8. 8The Total Financial Commitment of Path C
  9. 9Path C as the Foundation for Future Growth
  10. 10Final Verdict: Why Path C is the Recommended Standard