You don’t necessarily need to buy a domain name to build an online presence. You can publish your content on third-party websites, but keep in mind that they will likely keep ownership of your work, sometimes preventing you from moving it or using it on other websites. Buying a new domain name gives you full ownership of your website, content, and, most importantly, brand. No one else will be able to use the same name – it is reserved for your use only for the entire registration period. Not to mention that owning a top-level domain will make you seem a lot more professional. So, search for your ideal TLD today.