Web Domain Registration

Poll

	|   |

Author:
Pinyo Bhulipongsanon

Just like any business, your identity is very important. On the World Wide Web, your domain name is your identity. Of course, you can opt for a subdomain name that comes with many free web hosting like http://yourdomain.netfirms.com . But if you are serious about being successful on the Internet, you have to get your own domain name, like http://www.yourdomain.com .

Top 10 reasons to have your own domain name
Please note that all domain names listed in italic are ficticious:

1. It is cheap and easy to get your own domain name (less than $15/year in most cases)


2. You own the name (as long as you pay the annual fee)


3. You are not dependent on one web hosting company to let you use a subdomain, or worse, a subdirectory


4. Your web site promotion effort does not go to waste if you change your web hosting company (because the domain name remains the same regardless of what host you use)


5. The domain name can be optimized to your business, like www.best-used-cars.com


6. Your web site is more professional


7. The domain name is easier to remember. For instance, www.best-used-cars.com rather than www.geocities.com/web/public/business/auto/best-used-cars/


8. It is much easier to sell a web site with its own domain name


9. A good domain name can be an asset


10. It is cheap and easy to get your own domain name (this one is worth repeating)

1. Think of appropriate name for that suit the theme of your web site. For instance, an online dating service may find domain name like www.loveconnection.com, more desirable than say www.best-used-cars.com


2. Search for domain name availability. Every domain name registrar will provide you with a search tool; although some search tools are better than other. You will have to do a lot of searches because a lot of domain name that you wish to have is probably already owned by someone else (very common).


3. As you come across available domain names that you like, jot them down. Keep searching until you have about 3-5 different domain names to choose from.


4. Choose a domain name and register it at a domain name ICANN Accredited registrar.

• Initially, you will want the .com version of your domain name. If your internet business takes off, you may want to consider registering other first-level domains (i.e., .net) of your domain name and perhaps even similar domain names to prevent mistaken identity


• Use domain name registrar that will register the domain under your name under all contacts information (perhaps with the exception of technical contact). It should be clear that you own the domain name.


• Use domain name registrar that provide good online account support.


• Use automatic domain name renewal if you are planning to own the domain name long-term

A Quick Note From The Publisher... If you like the article above, you may be interested in the following article which is also related to Domain Names... Choosing A Domain Name For My Business The domain name for your business is your online identity. You should be very careful about choosing a domain name that is memorable, scores quite well with search engine listings, has a trust factor attached to it, and commands a brand value. A domain name is quite important for your business correspondences and emails. A long one can cause problems in communication, especially if the domain name seems complex. Here are some tips in choosing a well-meaning domain name that captures the essence of your brand image or business: 1. Keyword oriented or a unique domain name? If your website is going to have a crucial role to play in your business, then it is important to have an adequately researched keyword incorporated within the brand name. Use the most searched-for term in search engine queries, within your domain name. Prior to launching your online business, you should do some research through website tools to find out which keywords register the most number of traffic during a month. For example, if you want to make a website based on advising people, you will find that the keyword help is normally typed in the search engine query window a lot more frequently than the word aid. If your domain name includes targeted keywords, than you will get higher rankings in the search engines like Google and Yahoo. You should bear in mind that, apart from having the targeted keyword in your domain name, you should also have keywords in other parts of your site as well. 2. Use a company name only if you are famous: That is right. If your company name overwhelms the basic product name, then by all means go for the company name as your domain name. For example, people normally use the term Xerox rather than photocopy and if you are Xerox, then you should go for Xerox as a domain...