How to get a custom domain for an online store

Having a free online store to sell food is very easy if you choose the right platform to build it. At Agrojusto, along with countless other benefits, we offer you a custom domain for your online store. In this article we'll explain what a domain is and how to get one without spending money or racking your brain.

What is a domain

A domain is the name of your online store on the internet. It's unique, and it lets people find you in the digital world, whether by typing the URL into their computer's browser or by searching on Google.

A domain is usually made up of the store's name (for example, Agrojusto) and the country where the store is based or where it wants to sell. In our case it's .ar, but you can also get a .com

Characteristics of a domain:

• It should set your business apart from others.
• It should be short and concise.
• It should be easy to pronounce, spell and remember.
• It should include keywords related to your business and communicate something.

Why have a custom domain

You get a custom domain with an SSL certificate (HTTPS), which makes your store a secure and trustworthy site, both for your users and for Google.

Having a domain with your business name makes people trust your brand more and feel more confident when buying.

Your domain is also key to achieving good organic ranking (SEO) on Google. If you sell throughout Argentina, it's best to use a country-code domain to rank on Google; if you sell worldwide, a .com domain is ideal.

Examples of custom domains

Almacén Andante, a shop selling healthy and agroecological food, has its online store on Agrojusto, but if you visit it you'll see that the domain is fully customized. That's because they had already purchased their own domain.

If you haven't purchased a domain, no problem: you can still have your healthy food online store with your own name and the domain we give you for free at Agrojusto. Take, for example, Frei-Gav Agroecológicos.

How to get a free domain for an online store

If you sell food products or run a health food store and don't have your own online store yet, the first thing to do is create one FOR FREE on Agrojusto.

To get your online store and your domain, you'll need to sign up on the website. Here's how, step by step.

1. Sign up for free on Agrojusto.
2. Fill in the required details; it won't take long.
3. When your online store is created, you're automatically assigned a domain with an HTTPS certificate (this certificate helps build trust with buyers)

If you have any questions or need personalized advice, you can request a free Agrojusto demo and talk with a customer service representative.

What if I already have a registered domain? Can I use it for my store?

If you already have a registered domain (for example: mitiendasaludable.com), you can also use it for your online store on Agrojusto. And if you want to keep that domain and also have your store to sell from, you can create a subdomain.

A subdomain is an extension of a domain name used to organize different sections of a website or online store. It works independently from the main site.

Keep in mind that if you have your own custom domain or subdomain and want to use it for your online store, Agrojusto's developers can set it up for you at no cost if you sign up for the most complete plan (it's super affordable and a great value)

Having a custom domain is essential for selling online. If you're in the food business, take advantage of the fact that Agrojusto can provide one for free.

Technology can bring you countless benefits and help you win more customers, not only in your city but across your province or around the world. Are you ready? You can count on us for whatever you need 🙂