An SSL certificate encrypts the data exchanged between your website and users, ensuring secure communication. It is essential for protecting sensitive information like passwords and payment details, and it builds trust with your visitors.

Look for a padlock symbol in the browser’s address bar and the URL starting with “https://” (the ‘s’ stands for secure). These indicators confirm that the website is using SSL encryption.

Yes, many domain registrars offer promotions and discounts on domain registrations, especially for the first year. You can often find deals like:

First-year discounts: 50% or more off for the first year of registration.
Bundled offers: Discounted domain registration when paired with hosting or email services.
Seasonal sales: Discounts during events like Black Friday or Cyber Monday.

To check if a domain is available, you can use a domain search tool on a domain registrar’s website. Simply enter the desired domain name into the search bar, and the tool will let you know if it’s available for registration or if it’s already taken. Some registrars also provide suggestions for similar available domain names if your preferred one is already in use.