{"id":57818,"date":"2025-04-29T14:59:57","date_gmt":"2025-04-29T06:59:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/?p=57818"},"modified":"2025-04-29T14:59:57","modified_gmt":"2025-04-29T06:59:57","slug":"feeling-stuck-after-buying-your-domain-heres-how-to-bring-your-au-direct-to-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/feeling-stuck-after-buying-your-domain-heres-how-to-bring-your-au-direct-to-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Feeling Stuck After Buying Your Domain? Here\u2019s How to Bring Your .au Direct to Life"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Purchasing the .au Direct is one of the most crucial steps businesses can take to secure a robust online presence in Australia. If your business is among them \u2013 congratulations! However, many business owners do not know what to do next and how to proceed with their .au Direct <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">l<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">et it sit unused for a long time, unable to make the most of it. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This article highlights why your short and simple .au Direct is one of the catalysts to turn your dreams into reality. Further, we will also explore all the key steps involved to ensure your .au Direct is one of the most powerful digital assets you own.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Let us first understand why the .au Direct is good for you.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.au Direct \u2013 The Perfect Domain Choice for a Successful Business<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">Short and simple<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The .au Direct is short, simple, and easy to remember \u2013 perfect for branding or marketing a business. It is important to ensure your domain name is easy to type and has a recall value.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">Improve Brand Identity<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One of the best ways to improve your brand\u2019s credibility in Australia and connect with the local audience is by purchasing a .au Direct.\u00a0 \u2018.au\u2019 signals that you are an Australian business, giving your business the \u2018good to have\u2019 Australian identity required to thrive in the local markets.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">Recognition<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As mentioned earlier, the .au <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">D<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">d<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">irect gives your website an Australian identity and highlights your connection to Australia. It also helps build trust with the local audience and increases your business\u2019s relevance in local search results.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.au Direct Domain &#8211; Common Challenges and How to Overcome Them<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We understand that you may feel stuck and unsure of the next steps after purchasing your .au <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">D<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">d<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">irect.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This section explores some of the common roadblock&#8217;s businesses face after acquiring a .au <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">D<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">d<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">irect, along with solutions to help overcome them.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">Lack of Planning<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s easy to get carried away and purchase a .au <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">D<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">d<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">irect for your business \u2013 but what comes next? Many business owners do not have the right strategy in place to make the most of their .au <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">D<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">d<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">irect.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The solution? Gather your team and develop a branding plan. List all the key strategies you are likely to use to promote your website across different channels.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">.com.au and .au Ownership<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Many businesses own a .com.au website, so they often leave the .au <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">D<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">d<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">irect unused, missing the opportunity to tap into its full potential. However, in today\u2019s dynamic digital world, it is crucial to secure a powerful domain like .<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/domain-names\/domain-extension\/au-domain-registration\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">au <\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">d<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">D<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">irect<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to establish a strong presence in local search results. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">Lack of Technical Skills<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Right from domain activation to website development, most businesses do not have the right personnel to handle these technical responsibilities. However, that should not be a problem for you anymore!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Buy a .au <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">D<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">d<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">irect and an AI-powered, simple, and intuitive <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/web-builder\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">website builder<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> as a <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">bundle, and<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> get 25% off the cart value.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Please note that the 25% discount is only applicable for certain products including .au Direct <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and .<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">com.au domains, website builder, and Titan email. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.au Direct &#8211; Why You Need One Even If You Have a .com.au Domain<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Are you wondering why you need a .au <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">D<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">d<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">irect when you already own a .com.au domain?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.au <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Direct <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">is shorter, sleeker, and more brandable than .com.au. Decide for yourself \u2013 which is easier to read and type: Google.com.au or Google.au?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Since <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> .au Direct is shorter, the chances of typos are lower<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Secure your brand\u2019s online presence now and in the future by purchasing both domains.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.au Direct Domain &#8211; A Key Element to Establish a Solid Online Presence<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Build Websites With AI<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Design, develop, and launch a website without spending weeks or months. Use AI-powered drag-and-drop features to create a stunning business website.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Purchase the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/.com.au%20domain\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.com.au domain<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.com.au domain<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> for just $<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">14.49<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">9.55<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> for the first year<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.com domain for $19.99 in <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.au Direct for $9.55 for the first year.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">he first year.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">However, if you buy the .com.au and .au <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">D<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">d<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">irect together, you only need to pay $18.88 for one year.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Professional Email Services\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Buy the .au Direct and get custom email services for your business. For example, if your business\u2019s name is GoCars, you can create a professional email address like <\/span><a href=\"mailto:support@GoCars.au\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">support@GoCars.au<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.au Direct &#8211; the Backbone for Digital Success<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The .au Direct isn\u2019t just another domain extension \u2013 but a powerful asset that allows your business to establish a strong digital identity.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Never make the same rookie mistake of purchasing a domain and not using it again \u2013 create a strategy and execute it.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Purchase a wide range of products in bundles to receive a discount of up to 25% on Crazy Domains.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">FAQs<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I don\u2019t know how to build a website. Can I still use my .au <\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Direct <\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">domain?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yes, of course! You do not need any coding skills to build a website with the .au Direct. You can either use the intuitive drag-and-drop tools to develop and website or hire someone to create a website for you.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Is email hosting included with my .au <\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">domain<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Direct<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> purchase?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yes, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/email-hosting\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">email hosting<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is included with your .au <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">domain<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Direct<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> purchase when you bundle it with the .au <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">D<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">d<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">irect and .com.au domains.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How long does it take to set up a website with a .au Direct domain?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It can take as little as one hour to set up a website with a .au Direct, thanks to the AI-powered website builders. That said, typically you can create a basic website in about 1-3 days and an advanced website in 1-4 weeks.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Purchasing the .au Direct is one of the most crucial steps businesses can take to secure a robust online presence in Australia. If your business is among them \u2013 congratulations! 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