What is a Domain Name?
A domain name is your website's address on the internet, like originlabs.pk. It costs roughly PKR 3,000 to 4,500 per year, should always be registered in your own name, and is the one recurring cost of running a website even when hosting is free.
Domain name in one sentence
A domain name is the unique web address people type or click to reach your website, such as originlabs.pk. It is separate from hosting, which is where your website's files actually live; the domain is simply the address that points visitors there.
Why it must be registered in your own name
Some agencies register a client's domain under their own company account, which means the agency, not the business owner, technically controls it. If that relationship ever breaks down, taking your own domain back can become a fight. At Origin Labs, every domain is registered directly in the client's own name, so you own it permanently regardless of who built the website.
How much a domain costs and why it is the only recurring fee
A .com domain typically costs around PKR 3,000 to 4,500 per year in Pakistan, paid to a domain registrar (a separate company from your web developer). Because hosting is free for life with Origin Labs, this small annual domain fee is the only ongoing cost of keeping your website online, and it goes to a third party, not to us.
Common Questions
Can I choose any domain name I want?
As long as it is not already taken by someone else, yes. Popular choices for Pakistani businesses are .com or .com.pk, and we help you pick and register an available option that matches your brand.
What happens if I forget to renew my domain?
Your website goes offline once the domain expires, and after a grace period, someone else could register it. We recommend setting a reminder or enabling auto-renewal with your registrar to avoid this.
Does Origin Labs charge extra to set up my domain?
No, we handle the technical setup for free. You only pay the domain registrar's own registration fee, which goes directly to them, not to us.