He or she who owns the domain name can control all Internet-related services, including the website, email, and in many cases, social media accounts as well. In other words, if you have or are planning to have a website, domain email, or other Internet-based service, NOTHING is more important than picking a good domain name and owning it yourself. It should cost about $15/year to purchase a domain name. If a registrar wants more, they are probably “upselling” you on a bundle of services you do not need. Never pay more than $15/year for domain registration.
