A domain registrar is the company that registers and manages domain names for use on the internet.

Are domain registrars important when it comes to getting a website? The answer is yes. Your domain registrar, among other things, should:

• Offer clear policies regarding your domain registry
• Understand the importance of every domain to its potential owner and customers
• Act in a timely manner when administrative domain changes are made
• Have a reliable easy process when administrative changes for your domain management are made.
• Efficient handling of registrations
• Directly or indirectly registered with ICANN (especially if in the United States).
• Ability to offer discounts when purchasing domains in bulk or purchasing domains for an extended period of time.

Most domain registrars are only able to register .com, .net and .org, while other registrars are able to register a .com, .net, .info, .org, etc. It's often better to register a domain with a domain registrar that can handle more than three domain extensions.

Domain names are very important when it comes to putting up your website for the world to see. Domain registrars can make the difference between an enjoyable domain purchase and one filled with hassles.

An excellent domain registrar will offer web hosting along with domain name registration, email services and other goodies with your domain package.