Saturday 30 November 2013

Making Domain Registration A Priority

By Lamonica Haaz


In our highly advanced era, having an online business is very much trending, especially with lucrative income potential that can be derived from the internet. In order to have an online presence on the world wide web, it is important to register domain name first. The way your domain name gets registered can have a big influence on the success of your online endeavor.

So why would you need a domain name anyway? With a domain name, your website gets its identity on cyberspace and so users will now have a way to get to your site by entering it on their browsers. Domain names are the ones that have what they call extensions and those you may already know include .com, .org, .net, and .info. Take note that your domain name should be relevant to what your site is about.

In the process of choosing domain names, it is ideal that you come up with a set of keywords that best describe what your website is all about. So if your business is about selling pet supplies, it would be something like petsuppliesforsale.com. You may also make your brand name as your domain name. Just be careful not to use trademarked or copyrighted names since that would be illegal.

In order to register domain name, you should be able to find a domain registrar that will make it all happen. Domain registrars are the companies that have the authority to register and allow the use of domain names. You have plenty of companies to choose from, some even provide free services. To be safe, just go with companies accredited by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN).

Each domain registrar will have different terms and conditions, some may be slightly better than others, some worse, so it is important that you do a careful review of them. Watch out for any terms that might pose a threat to the existence of your website before you register domain name. For example, a good registrar should always notify you on time before your registration becomes expired.

Quality domain registration services usually come from those that require registration fees. As much as possible, stay away from free registrars because they are usually the ones that have questionable service. You can avail a decent-quality registration service for as low as $10 per year. Some registrars may offer waived registration fee for the first year.

It is not an uncommon scenario that your first few choices of domain names are already taken and this is the time that you need to be creative. As much as possible, try to register domain name under the .com extension since it commands the highest authority. When you are ready to get your domain registered, you will be required to provide personal information similar to having an actual business registered.

Once you proceed to register domain name with your chosen domain registrar, it would be ideal to look for another reputable company to have your website hosted. This is so that you won't have to run into problems with your established website just in case you get into trouble with your registrar. It is a great way of spreading your risk, especially when you have made a considerable amount of investment already.




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