I bought a domain name through name cheap, now what.

Jafaar09 · Oct 24, 2016

Hey everyone,

I recently bought a domain now, but I am unaware of the next step, is there a guide somewhere that shows the next step?

I was wondering where can I access the log-in information for me to edit the site I just bought? I tried browsing through name cheap, but I'm still not sure

Sorry I am a little new, and yes I've realized its a bad idea to start spending when you're unaware of the next step.

Thanks for your help in advance.

arpitagarwal82 · Oct 24, 2016

Apart from domain name, you will need webhosting.
Browse the webhosting section in Marketplace and get a good one.
https://www.blackhatworld.com/forums/hosting.196/

PHPInjected · Oct 24, 2016

Next you're going to need hosting. Hosting allows you to edit the site itself once you install a plaform (html/css, joomla, wordpress, shopify, etc). You will attach the Domain Name Servers from your hosting provider onto the domain. I would recommend Hostgator, but you can get whatever hosting company you want.

Here are instructions on how to set DNS on namecheap: http://support.hostgator.com/articles/how-to-change-name-servers-with-namecheap

bartosimpsonio · Oct 24, 2016

First you need a business plan....

Why did you buy that domain name? You certainly have an idea where you'd like to go next?

Jafaar09 · Oct 24, 2016

bartosimpsonio said:
First you need a business plan....

Why did you buy that domain name? You certainly have an idea where you'd like to go next?

I have an idea where I'm going next, I've purchased this starter pack from a seo service offered here at bhw.

So I did get a keyword, but I'm required to purchase a domain and "Hosting" before the next step in the process.

So i did purchase the domain, so just a little confused on the next step.

PHPInjected · Oct 24, 2016

Jafaar09 said:
I have an idea where I'm going next, I've purchased this starter pack from a seo service offered here at bhw.

So I did get a keyword, but I'm required to purchase a domain and "Hosting" before the next step in the process.

So i did purchase the domain, so just a little confused on the next step.

I gave you an exact description of what to do..lol

Jafaar09 · Oct 24, 2016

PHPInjected said:
I gave you an exact description of what to do..lol

Yeah I was just telling him of what my next step is and where I am a little confused.

I just tried getting in touch with someone who could help with hosting through the hosting forum here.

Also I just checked host gator, is there a certain plan you recommend?

Thank you though!

LisaSimpson · Oct 24, 2016

Namecheap has a great support team. Contact them, they'll be happy to help you out with most of the things you just ask.
To get you a little started:

You should've gotten an email from namecheap, it has all login information for your server.
The subject should be something like this: "Your Hosting Welcome Guide for yourwebsite . extension".

The email should explain how you can get access to your cpanel.

Jafaar09 · Oct 24, 2016

LisaSimpson said:
Namecheap has a great support team. Contact them, they'll be happy to help you out with most of the things you just ask.
To get you a little started:

You should've gotten an email from namecheap, it has all login information for your server.
The subject should be something like this: "Your Hosting Welcome Guide for yourwebsite . extension".

The email should explain how you can get access to your cpanel.

I just checked my e-mail and I haven't received such email yet, maybe because the website was purchased less than 24 hours ago?

I will try to live-chat and ask them regarding the login information for my server, thank you!

bartosimpsonio · Oct 24, 2016

Jafaar09 said:
I have an idea where I'm going next, I've purchased this starter pack from a seo service offered here at bhw.

So I did get a keyword, but I'm required to purchase a domain and "Hosting" before the next step in the process.

So i did purchase the domain, so just a little confused on the next step.

Yep @PHPInjected gave you all the next steps.

I thought your question was aimed at the business side.

If your doubts are technical, then just follow his instructions and get your site up and running.

PHPInjected · Oct 24, 2016

Jafaar09 said:
Yeah I was just telling him of what my next step is and where I am a little confused.

I just tried getting in touch with someone who could help with hosting through the hosting forum here.

Also I just checked host gator, is there a certain plan you recommend?

Thank you though!

With HG, you can use the Baby Plan and it will suffice. Good luck!

Jafaar09 · Oct 25, 2016

PHPInjected said:
With HG, you can use the Baby Plan and it will suffice. Good luck!

Thank you, your advice did help a lot. I've got everything set up.

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