{"id":57315,"date":"2025-03-18T16:26:24","date_gmt":"2025-03-18T08:26:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/?p=57315"},"modified":"2025-03-19T12:38:17","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T04:38:17","slug":"go-big-with-au-direct","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/go-big-with-au-direct\/","title":{"rendered":"It\u2019s AUstralian for BIG ideas: Getting Started Online with .AU Direct"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As more businesses move online, it\u2019s time for you too. But the question is, where do you start?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Securing a domain is the first step in building your digital space. Think of it as your address on the internet, where people can easily find you. A domain is more than just a simple web address\u2014it&#8217;s your digital identity.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your domain is like the entrance to your company, your brand, and all you have to offer. It\u2019s the way people discover you online.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For Australian businesses, a .au Direct domain stands out as the top pick. This domain helps local businesses shine online. But what sets .au Direct apart?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container \" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe title=\"It&#039;s Australian for BIG ideas - It&#039;s Simple, Local and Memorable\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dmIep41wRDY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Go Local with .au Direct<\/span><\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A .au <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Direct<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> effectively communicates that your business caters to <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Aussie customers<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> as i<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> speaks <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">direct<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ly to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> locals<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> A .au works because it:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Is Short &amp; Memorable<\/span><\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A .au Direct domain gives you one of the shortest and simplest web addresses available. A memorable address gives you an edge over competitors with complex, lengthy URLs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A .au Direct is a quick way for people to recall your website and get in touch with your business.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fosters Local Trust\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Australians place more trust in .au Direct websites than any other domain. In fact, 75% of them prefer sites with a .au Direct domain. This means a .au Direct not only builds credibility but also gains trust right away.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Is Easy of Register<\/span><\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To begin your online journey, you need to secure your .au Direct domain. With Crazy Domains, the domain registration process is simple and quick, giving you a solid foundation for your online presence in no time.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/domain-names\/search\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=CD_ContentHub&amp;utm_campaign=go-big-with-au-direct&amp;utm_content=link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-57335 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/product-banner-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/product-banner-2.png 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/product-banner-2-300x101.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How to Get Your .au Direct Domain<\/span><\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Registering your .au Direct domain is easy.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-57316 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/How-to-Get-Your-.au-Direct-Domain-.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/How-to-Get-Your-.au-Direct-Domain-.png 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/How-to-Get-Your-.au-Direct-Domain--300x101.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1. Pick Your Domain Name (Second-Level Domain)<\/span><\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Consider what best represents your company. It should be simple, easy to recall, and linked to your business. If you&#8217;re out of ideas, try blending keywords or adding your brand name.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2. Check Availability<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Check if your desired .au Direct domain is available. If not, don&#8217;t worry\u2014you can always adjust it or select a different name.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3. Secure Your Domain<\/span><\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">After finding the right name, it&#8217;s time to claim it. Pay the required fees then reserve your domain name!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">4. Set Up Your Website &amp; Email<\/span><\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">After locking in your domain, you&#8217;re set to create your website and business email address. With .au Direct, you can get both, which makes it simple to build a cohesive online presence.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Take the First Step to Your Online Presence with .au Direct<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your business deserves a solid online presence. With a memorable and trustworthy .au Direct, your brand speaks directly to the Australian market, driving local trust and digital success.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Take the first step to a trustworthy and easy-to-recall online presence and unlock your full digital potential.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/domain-names\/search\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=CD_ContentHub&amp;utm_campaign=go-big-with-au-direct&amp;utm_content=link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-57335 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/product-banner-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/product-banner-2.png 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/product-banner-2-300x101.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As more businesses move online, it\u2019s time for you too. 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