Not only getting a domain name, but choosing the right domain name is very important.
1. A domain looks many times better than nick.freewebs.blog.mx.de, having something short and easy to remember will make it easier for your readers to get to your blog
2. Choosing the right domain name that is easier to remember will make it easier to advertise. How will people remember mysite3xv.com?
How to choose the right domain name?
1. Try one of the following domain tool websites NameBoy, DomainsBot, Whois Source. They will help in your decision to choose the best name.
2. Read my blog about getting your domain name appraised. This will show you what the currently value of your website is. Try to pay below the price listed.
Where to sign up?
I chose http://www.godaddy.com/. The hosting prices are cheap and they have loads of free tools when you sign up like a free email address, free hosting, as well as free fowarding.