Hosting and domain names are two distinct services. Before you can host your web site you first need to have a domain name - for example www.yourname.com.au
or www.yourproduct.com.au. This can be challenging for some people who want their products to be their domain name - particularly if they are based on a normal word or phrase. In this case, it is possible that the name you want will have already been taken by someone else. If this happens, you keep trying until you find a name that is available and suits your needs or you simply may have to consider using your business/company name instead.   The latter are generally available with ".com.au" domain names as Australia has a policy not to sell these domain names unless you can prove a link to your business.  With .com domains, it is open season and you can buy whatever is available.   If you are a worldwide business, a ".com" domain may be more appropriate for your business.  We are happy to help with any questions you may have.

For all you Do-it-Yourself-ers' (DIY'ers) out there, you might like to check your domain name here and continue through to our Domain Name Registration Pages.

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Domain Name Renewals For people wishing to renew an existing domain name, please use one of the links below.   Most clients since 2005 would have purchased their domains via the Lonsdale Media Reseller Portal, while others may have bought their domains via the older OBIYB portal.   If you are unsure, please call Elise Lonsdale on 03 9807 8898. Also, you'll need your username and password to log in to either of these portals. If you have forgotten these details, please contact Elise Lonsdale for assistance. Lonsdale Media Clients   Older OBIYB Clients

Please also see our Hosting Page for further information