A domain is the name that identifies your website on the internet. It's what people type in their browser to reach your site: mybusiness.com, myblog.es, studio.net. Without a domain, your website would only have a numerical IP address — impossible to remember and unprofessional.
How does a domain work technically?
The Domain Name System (DNS) acts as a global address book. When someone types your domain, the DNS system checks which server hosts that website and directs the request there. Everything happens in milliseconds.
Each domain has DNS records associated with it that indicate where the hosting, email, and other services are. You control those records from the domain management panel.
Parts of a domain
- Name: the part you choose, for example
bacan. - Extension or TLD (Top-Level Domain): the final part, such as
.com,.es,.net,.org. There are hundreds of extensions, from country-specific to thematic ones.
Which extension should I choose?
- .com — the most globally recognized extension. Recommended for businesses, stores and projects with an international audience.
- .es — for projects targeting the Spanish market. Conveys locality and trust to Spanish users.
- .net — a good alternative if the
.comis taken and the project is technical or network-related. - .org — common for non-profit entities, associations and organizations.
- Other extensions —
.io,.co,.studio,.shop... Useful for specific projects or as an alternative when the.comname is unavailable.
How much does a domain cost?
The price varies by extension. A .com typically costs between $10 and $15 per year. Country-code domains like .es have similar prices. Some new or niche extensions may be more or less expensive depending on demand.
With Bacan's paid hosting plans, a .com domain is included free for the first year.
What does "registering" a domain mean?
Registering a domain means reserving it in your name for a period of time (minimum 1 year). A domain is not purchased as permanent property — it is renewed annually. As long as you renew it, it's yours. If you don't renew it, it expires and becomes available to anyone else.
How do I register a domain at Bacan?
- Use Bacan's domain search to check that the name you want is available.
- Select the extension and add it to your cart.
- Enter the holder's details (name, address, email).
- Complete the payment.
Within minutes the domain is registered in your name and ready to configure.