Search the likely names
Check the primary Australian options and obvious spelling or extension risks.
Domains without the runaround
Find the name. Register it correctly. Keep control of it.
Search the obvious Australian options, see transparent indicative pricing and keep DNS, renewals and ownership understandable from day one.
Australian registry eligibility and premium pricing can apply.Australia-wideRemote support for Australian small businesses
Clear ownershipDomain and export responsibilities explained
Transparent AUD pricingScope and renewals confirmed before commitment
Honest SEONo guaranteed rankings or invented proof
Domain search
Start with the name customers are likely to remember.
Australian domain choices
.com.au and .au can both work. Choose deliberately.
Registration is separate from trademark protection. Use accurate registrant information and confirm the current auDA eligibility rules before relying on a name.
| Compare | .com.au | .au direct | .com |
|---|---|---|---|
| DigitalShift price | $29/year ex GST | $29/year ex GST | $35/year ex GST |
| Common impression | Australian commercial business | Short, modern Australian identity | International or general-purpose |
| Australian eligibility | Yes | Yes | No Australian-presence rule |
| Practical use | Strong primary choice for many businesses | Primary or defensive matching name | Useful for international reach or protection |
Managed properly
The domain is a business asset—not a line in someone else’s account.
DigitalShift keeps the important records and responsibilities visible so a future website, email or provider change does not become a recovery exercise.
- Correct registrant and contact details
- DNS records documented
- Website and email changes coordinated
- Renewal price visible before expiry
- Transfer path kept available
- Recovery and administrator access confirmed
- One primary domain and clean redirects
- Australian eligibility checked before order
Registration process
Search is the first step, not the final check.
Confirm price and eligibility
Complete a live availability check, review premium pricing and collect accurate registrant information.
Register and connect
Place the order, configure DNS, document access and connect the website and email records.
Is a domain search result a reservation?+
No. Availability can change until a successful registration is completed. Premium pricing, registrant details and relevant eligibility must also be confirmed.
Who should own the domain?+
The registrant should be the correct eligible individual or business entity, not a designer or unrelated supplier. Recovery contact details should remain accessible to the business.
Should I choose .com.au or .au?+
.com.au is familiar and clearly commercial; direct .au is shorter. If both matching names are important and available, a sensible option is to register both and redirect one to the primary website.
Can DigitalShift transfer an existing domain?+
Yes, provided the domain is eligible to transfer and the required account, authorisation and registrant details are available. A transfer does not automatically move the website or email.