Bluehost Domain Name Price List

A good domain name is the first step in helping people find your website or websites. At Bluehost, you can purchase multiple domains to direct you to the same site or use them for additional websites.

• Types of Domain Names
• Domain Name Price List
• Terms and Conditions
• What Factors Influence Domain Name Costs?
• Summary

Types of Domain Names

A domain name is like a website's address on the internet. Just as your home has an address, websites have domains to help people find them. When you type a domain like "google.com" into your browser, it takes you straight to that website.

Domain Name Cost varies depending on the type of Top-Level Domain (TLD) you choose. Here's a breakdown of different domain types and their average price range:

• Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLDs): These are common domain endings like .com, .org, and .net. They're used for all sorts of websites.
• Country-Code Top-Level Domains (ccTLDs): These endings are specific to countries, like .uk for the UK or .de for Germany. They show where a website is based.
• New gTLDs: Newer options like .blog, .tech, or .guru. They give more choices for specific topics or industries.
• Sponsored Top-Level Domains (sTLDs): These endings show a website's purpose, like .gov for government sites or .edu for educational ones.
• Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs): These domain names use non-English characters, making the internet more accessible for different languages.
• Brand Top-Level Domains (Brand TLDs): These endings are owned by specific brands, like .google or .apple. They help brands stand out online.

Domain Name Price List

Generally, traditional Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLDs) like .com are more affordable, typically ranging from a few dollars to around $20 per year. However, specialty or premium domain extensions and country-code Top-Level Domains (ccTLDs) may have higher registration fees, sometimes exceeding $50 per year.

Check out this list to see a breakdown of how much your ideal domain name costs:

• Original Top-Level Domain Names
• Country-code Top-Level Domain Names
• New Generic Top-Level Domain Names

Original Top-Level Domain Names

Country Code Top-Level Domain Names

New Generic Top-Level Domain Names

If your domain expires, Bluehost will hold the expired domain for up to thirty (30) days as a courtesy (not as an obligation, contractual or otherwise), pending renewal. Thirty (30) days after expiration, the domain name will be placed in Redemption. During the Redemption period, the domain will be inaccessible and unable to be registered elsewhere. To bring the domain out of Redemption, you must pay a Redemption fee of $99.95 plus the renewal fee associated with the TLD.

Domain registrations set to auto-renew will attempt to renew automatically for another year using the card on file to ensure a domain will not expire. If the charge was successful, you could receive an invoice sent to your email as a confirmation. If the charge did not go through, you will receive an email notification stating that the auto-renewal failed. Given this case, you may always proceed to pay manually within your Account Manager whenever you wish to continue using the domain name.

Terms and Conditions

All hosting accounts are paid for upfront and in full at sign-up. All setup and domain registration fees are non-refundable.

When canceling your Bluehost account before your account's end of term or downgrading your account to a term for less than a year, Bluehost deducts a domain fee based on the standard cost for the domain from your final refund amount to cover our costs for registering your domain on your behalf. Subject to the terms of your domain registration agreement, you will retain domain ownership until the end of its registration period.

To learn more about our Terms of Service, please visit https://www.bluehost.com/terms/user-agreement.

For our European Union customers, VAT (Value Added Tax) is not included in our advertised price. It will be charged separately and itemized on invoices and billing information. Standard VAT rates based on EU Member State regulations may apply. For more information on VAT, please refer to the Value Added Tax (VAT) article.

What Factors Influence Domain Name Costs?

Several factors can influence your ideal domain name's price, including:

• Domain Registrar: Prices can differ between domain registrars, so shopping around can help find the best deal.
• Domain Length: Longer or more complex domain names may be more expensive.
• Domain Age: Some older or premium domains may have higher prices due to their perceived value.
• Domain Demand: Popular or highly sought-after domain names may command higher prices.
• Additional Services: Optional services like privacy protection or SSL certificates may increase costs.

Summary

Understanding domain name prices is crucial to establishing and maintaining an online presence. With various options available—from traditional generic TLDs to specialized new gTLDs—it's important to evaluate the costs associated with each type of domain, including initial registration fees, renewal charges, and additional services. By comparing these factors and considering your specific needs, you can choose the most suitable domain name that aligns with your brand and budget.