FAQ

When will I become the owner of the domain name?
If you are paying in full at time of purchase, ownership will be transferred to you as soon as payment is confirmed.

If paying by instalment (lease to own), you will be able to use the domain name after the first payment instalment payment is made, but will not own the domain name until the final payment is made.

How do I know I will get the domain name after paying?
We can arrange for your payment(s) to be held in escrow until transfer of ownership is complete. Only then will your payment be released. If paying in instalments, the domain name itself is held in escrow for your protection. We pay all escrow costs.

How do I know I will get the domain name after paying?
We arrange for your payment(s) to be held in escrow at a reputable escrow service until transfer of ownership is complete. Only then will your payment be released.

If paying in instalments, the domain name itself is held in escrow for your protection. We pay all escrow costs.

How will I take control of the name?
You will have full ownership and control of the domain name when the domain name is paid for in full. You are then at liberty to use the domain as you wish.

Does the domain name come with a website?
No, you are purchasing just the domain name. You will need to get a website designer to build your website, or you can use one of the many website builder services/platforms.

Why Purchase a Premium Domain Name?
Choosing a brand name for your business venture, product, app or website is a very important and critical step in your branding journey. The domain name will be your address to website and online shop and will be even be used for your email address.

A short and professional URL gives your business venture a strong chance of success! Think of your domain name as your real estate location on the web. Build your brand on a strong foundation - build it on a strong domain name!

Memorability is key Customers must be able to remember the website name days, weeks or even months after coming into contact with your brand. Having a catchy and memorable name can result in customer retention and a higher conversion rate.

What does owning a domain name allow me to do?
A domain names is the first part of the address you type in to visit a website - for example google.com.

Owing a domain name allows you to control what that domain name points to. It directs visitors to your website, or any website you wish. You can do this by hosting a website on the domain name, or forwarding the domain name to an existing website/URL.

You can also use the domain name to create email addresses, rather than using public email services such as Gmail. Gain instant credibility with your customers by creating an email address on your own domain name.

Do I get a logo with the domain name?
A logo is a key component of the brand identity. The brand identity is defined from many factors, such as the business sector, industry, and the product(s). As such, there is no one logo fits all. You should really create an original logo concept that is best suited for the brand you intend to create.

We may use some logos on BrandAlias.com to provide a visual illustration of what the brand could look like. We will own the copyright to such logos, unless we agree with the buyer to transfer the copyright to them.

Are there any ongoing fees to own a domain name?
All domain names require you pay a domain name registrar a domain registration fee to register the domain name, and an annual renewal fee to maintain ownership of the domain name.

Registration/renewal fees are paid directly to the domain registrar where the domain name is registered, and range from $8 and $20 per year, depending on the registrar, and the domain extension (for example .com, .net and .org).

The domain names listed at BrandAlias.com are already registered (pre-registered). As such, when you purchase a domain name from us, you will only need to pay the register the annual renewal fee by the anniversary date of the domain registration. The domain registrar will normally send you emails when the domain name is soon due for renewal.

Once you pay the full purchase price for the domain name, you will have no further financial obligations to BrandAlias.com.

Please note that failure to renew your domain name before the expiry date (the anniversary of the domain registration) will result in you losing ownership rights of the domain name. The domain name will then be made available to the public for registration, by the domain registrar.