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Get your professional domain

A custom domain (like www.elitebasketballtraining.com) instantly makes your coaching business look more professional and trustworthy to parents and athletes. We’ve partnered with trusted providers to make purchasing your domain simple and affordable.

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Choose your provider

GoDaddy (Recommended)

Best for most coaches
  • Most affordable prices ($12-20/year)
  • Simple domain-only purchase
  • Easy to connect to CoachIQ
  • Add professional email anytime

Squarespace

Best for Google Workspace bundle
  • Domain + Google business tools
  • Professional Gmail included
  • Google Drive & Calendar
  • Perfect all-in-one solution
Why we recommend these providers: We’ve helped hundreds of coaches connect domains from these providers. They offer reliable DNS management, good customer support, and straightforward connection to CoachIQ.
Why GoDaddy is our top choice:
  • Lowest domain prices in the industry
  • Simple, straightforward domain management
  • Quick connection process with CoachIQ
  • Flexibility to add professional email later

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How to purchase on GoDaddy

1

Visit GoDaddy.com

Go to GoDaddy.com and use the domain search bar on the homepage.
2

Search for your perfect domain

Enter your desired domain name (like “chicagobasketball” or “elitetraining”). GoDaddy will show you available options.
Domain selection tips:
  • Choose .com whenever possible (most trusted)
  • Keep it under 15 characters
  • Avoid hyphens and numbers
  • Include your sport or location if relevant
3

Select your domain

Click “Add to Cart” next to your chosen domain. We recommend sticking with just the domain - skip the add-ons and extras for now.
4

Review pricing

Domains typically cost $12-20 for the first year. GoDaddy often has promotions for first-time buyers.
5

Create your GoDaddy account

Enter your email and create a password. This account is how you’ll manage your domain.
6

Complete your purchase

Enter your payment information and complete the checkout. Keep your receipt for your records.
7

Return to CoachIQ

Once purchased, return to CoachIQ and follow our GoDaddy connection guide to point your new domain to your website.
Purchase complete! Your domain will be active within 24-48 hours. You can start the connection process immediately.

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Option 2: Squarespace + Google Workspace

Why choose Squarespace:
  • Perfect if you want the Google ecosystem (Gmail, Drive, Calendar)
  • Professional email @yourdomain included with Google Workspace
  • All your business tools in one place
  • Still connects easily to CoachIQ

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How to purchase on Squarespace

1

Visit Squarespace Domains

Go to domains.squarespace.com and enter your desired domain in the search bar.
2

Check domain availability

Squarespace will show available extensions (.com, .net, .org, etc.). Prices range from $20-70 per year depending on the extension.
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Select your domain

Click “Get It” next to your preferred domain. You’ll see the option to add Google Workspace.
Google Workspace includes:
  • Professional Gmail (you@yourdomain.com)
  • 30GB Google Drive storage per user
  • Google Calendar for scheduling
  • Google Meet for video calls
  • Starts at $6/user/month
4

Add Google Workspace (Optional)

If you want professional email and Google tools, toggle on Google Workspace. You can select the number of email accounts you need.
5

Create your Squarespace account

Enter your email, create a password, and fill in your contact information. This is required for domain registration.
6

Enter billing information

Provide your payment details. Squarespace will show your total including domain and any Google Workspace subscriptions.
7

Complete purchase

Review your order and click “Purchase Domain”. You’ll receive confirmation via email immediately.
Domain secured! Your domain will be active within 24-48 hours. Follow our Squarespace connection guide to connect it to CoachIQ.

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Domain selection best practices

The best coaching domains are:
  • Short and memorable (under 15 characters)
  • Include your business name, sport, or location
  • Easy to spell and pronounce
  • End in .com when possible
  • Match your social media handles if available
Examples: miamiqbtraining.com, elitehoopsacademy.com, smithspeedtraining.com
For most coaches, just .com is sufficient. Only consider multiple extensions if:
  • You have a unique brand name you want to protect
  • You plan to build a large multi-location business
  • The .com is taken but .net/.org are available
Focus your budget on marketing rather than defensive domain purchases.
  • Standard .com domains: $12-20/year
  • Premium domains: $50-500+/year (popular keywords)
  • Other extensions (.net, .org): $10-25/year
  • New extensions (.coach, .training): $30-70/year
Most coaches do perfectly well with a standard .com domain.
Yes! You can purchase from any domain registrar (Namecheap, Bluehost, etc.) and connect it to CoachIQ. We recommend GoDaddy and Squarespace because we have specific guides for them, making the connection process easier.

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After your purchase

Important timing notes:
  • Domain activation: 24-48 hours (sometimes faster)
  • DNS propagation after connecting: 2-48 hours
  • You can start the connection process immediately after purchase
  • Your CoachIQ website continues working during this process

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Set up professional email

Get Professional Email

Want to send emails from your new domain (like coach@yourdomain.com)? Check out our complete guide to setting up professional email for your coaching business.

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Ready to connect your domain?

Once you’ve purchased your domain, follow the appropriate connection guide:

Connect GoDaddy Domain

Step-by-step instructions for GoDaddy domains

Connect Squarespace Domain

Complete guide for Squarespace domains
Quick tip: While waiting for your domain to activate, you can continue building your CoachIQ website. Everything you create will automatically appear on your custom domain once it’s connected.
Need help choosing or purchasing your domain? Contact our support team and we’ll guide you through the process.