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How to Buy a Custom Domain — Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about buying and connecting a custom domain for your website. Compare prices and find the perfect domain.
What is a Domain?
A domain is your website's address on the internet — like mybusiness.com or myshop.de. It's the first thing visitors see and a key part of your brand identity.
Why You Need Your Own Domain
- •Professional appearance — yourname.com looks more trustworthy than a subdomain
- •Brand recognition — customers remember your domain
- •Email addresses — use contact@yourdomain.com
- •SEO benefits — custom domains rank better in search results
Domain Pricing Overview
| Extension | Price/Year | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| .de | from €5.99 | German businesses |
| .com | from €9.99 | International businesses |
| .at | from €9.99 | Austrian businesses |
| .ch | from €12.99 | Swiss businesses |
| .io | from €29.99 | Tech startups |
| .app | from €14.99 | Apps & SaaS |
| .shop | from €24.99 | Online stores |
How to Buy a Domain in Velo
The easiest way to get a domain is directly through Velo's built-in domain shop:
- Open your site settings in the Velo dashboard
- Go to the Domain tab
- Search for your desired domain
- Check availability and pricing
- Complete the purchase via Stripe
- Your domain is automatically connected — including SSL certificate!
No DNS configuration needed. Velo handles everything automatically.
Tips for Choosing the Right Domain
- Keep it short — easier to remember and type
- Avoid hyphens — mybusiness.com is better than my-business.com
- Use the right extension — .de for Germany, .com for international
- Check social media — ideally the same name is available everywhere
- Act fast — good domains get taken quickly
Already Have a Domain?
If you already own a domain from another provider, you can connect it to your Velo site:
- Go to the Domain tab in site settings
- Enter your existing domain
- Update DNS records at your domain provider (CNAME → velobuilder.app)
- SSL certificate is provisioned automatically
Start Today
Every Velo Pro plan (€9/month) includes one custom domain. Get started now.