A short walkthrough of the path from a first browse to a finished transfer: narrow the listings, shortlist two or three names, confirm the exact string and extension, then send your enquiry.
Most buyers move through the same five stages, from opening the filter rail to a finished registrar transfer. Timings below are typical, not fixed.
Stage 1 · Day 1
Start with the rail on the left. Narrow by category, letter count, extension, or use case. A short brandable and a two-word keyword name behave very differently in a logo lockup, so keep both in view before you commit to a direction.
Stage 2 · Days 1–3
Each listing carries a plain note on pronunciation, spelling risk, and how the string reads inside an email address or an invoice footer. Say the name out loud once. If you have to repeat it on a call, that is worth knowing early.
Stage 3 · Days 3–5
Dozens of tabs rarely help. Pick a small set, write each one into a mock email signature, and check how it sits next to your own name. Note the exact string and the extension you want before you go further.
Stage 4 · Days 5–7
Enquiries are handled from South Africa. Include the domain, the extension, and a short line on what you plan to use it for. Availability is checked first, then an offer is submitted on the name you have chosen.
Stage 5 · After agreement
Once terms are agreed, the name moves through the registrar to your account. You will need a registrar account and a working email on that account. Nothing is guaranteed until the transfer completes, and no prices are quoted on this page.
The path is short on purpose. Most buyers move through five steps, and the slowest part is usually deciding between two shortlisted names, not the paperwork.
Step 1
Use the filter rail to cut by category, letter count, extension, or use case. If you are naming a service brand, start with short brandables; if search matters more, keyword-rich two-word names hold up better.
Step 2
Each listing carries a plain note on pronunciation, spelling risk, and how the string reads inside an email address or an invoice footer. Say the name out loud once. If you hesitate, so will a client.
Step 3
A list of twenty names stalls. Pick two or three that fit the project, then check each one against your own trademark situation before you commit to a direction.
Step 4
Confirm the exact string and the extension you want, then write in with the name and a short line on what you plan to build. Enquiries are handled from South Africa, so expect a reply on that time zone.
Step 5
We run an availability check on the name, then you submit an offer. No prices are listed on this page; the terms are discussed directly once the name is confirmed as open.
Step 6
Once terms are agreed, the domain moves to your registrar account. You will need an account in good standing and the correct contact details on file before the transfer can start.
Not sure where to begin? The services overview explains how the catalog is organised, and you can reach the team directly through the contact page.