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Domain Name Registration Explained


Registering a domain name is a pretty straight forward process. In fact the hardest part of registering a domain name is coming up with a name that has not already been registered. There are some people who have never registered a domain name, they have left it up to a third party or have always used free hosting. Here is simple explanation of how to register a domain.

The first thing you need to come up with is the name itself, this believe it or not is the hardest part. As there have been so many domain names registered there are not many choices left for keywords to use in your domain name. There are two routes you can go down for choosing your name, using keywords or thinking up your very own word.

Which ever route you choose you are going to need several ideas for a name so jot lots of ideas on a piece of paper first. Write down a list of keywords that you can use in any combination or come up with a list of your own made up words. I chose NameSearchDomain for my site but only because most other combinations of the words that I wanted to use had already been taken. You could of course try making up your own word such as Google, it's both catchy and memorable.

Once you have a list of possible names you will need to find out if they are available. To do this you will need to visit a domain name registrar. I use Godaddy but I would not recommend them to a first time user as they offer too many extras which could easily catch out a newbie during registration. I would suggest you check out a few forums such as DN forum for recommendations, visit a few sites and see which you feel comfortable with. For dot com names look to pay around ten dollars.

Having found a domain name registrar then you need to go through your list of names to see if they are available. To do this just type the name into the search box and select an extension, it is usually best to use .com because of it's popularity. If a domain name you have chosen is available for registration then you will be given the option to register it. All you need to do now is follow the on screen instructions and the brand new domain is yours.

Once you have registered a new name you will need to point it towards your web space, this is presuming you are purchasing the name to create your own site. To do this you will have to provide some DNS information, you can get this from your web host. You should have two addresses, probably both starting with NS, probably NS1 and NS2, you need to add this information into your domain name registration account under Domain name servers. You will usually need two, a primary server and a secondary server. This will take a while to propagate through the internet servers, usually anywhere up to 72 hours. Once the DNS information has propagated then you will be able to type in your domain name in a web browser and arrive at your web site.

This is pretty much an overview on what you need for domain name registration. It should provide you with a grounding for being able to register your own domain. An important word of advice before you register your domain, all sales are final, that means once you have purchased a domain name there is no refund. A final tip, the longer you register as domain for the more discount you usually get. I would advise only registering for a minimum of 1 year initially in case you get cold feet later, you don't want to be stuck with a useless domain name for 10 years.

Allan is the webmaster at NameSearchDomain.com where you can find out all about Domain names.


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Domain Names - Google News

What's in a name? The value of a domain - Easier (press release)


What's in a name? The value of a domain
Easier (press release)
Thomas Darré Medard Frederiksen, COO at One.com discusses the value of a domain and offers some tips on selecting the best domain name for your business. In the internet age, many customers' first interaction with your business will be online.

Group looks for help in evaluating new domain names - The Hill (blog)


TheHostingNews.com

Group looks for help in evaluating new domain names
The Hill (blog)
By Brendan Sasso - 02/08/12 11:12 AM ET The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) asked for volunteers on Tuesday to help evaluate whether applicants for new Web domain endings should qualify for a reduced application fee.
ICANN Seeks Volunteers for TLD EvaluationsTheHostingNews.com (press release)
Defending trademarks on the internet: new generic top-level domains present ...Lexology (registration)

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DealDash buys defunct Swoopo.com domain name (and 22 other end user sales) - Domain Name Wire


DealDash buys defunct Swoopo.com domain name (and 22 other end user sales)
Domain Name Wire
Register your domain names with Searchen Networks Inc., Check domain name availability. Search for domain names. Domain Name Wire is the Domain Name Industry's News Source. Remember Swoopo.com, the auction site where you had to pay for each bid?

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University of Hawaii urges state lawmakers to deter fraudulent use of domain names - The Republic


University of Hawaii urges state lawmakers to deter fraudulent use of domain names
The Republic
She explains that UH has been victimized by unknown attackers who have been maliciously using the domain name to misrepresent the state institution. Greenwood's written testimony asks the committee to consider amending the bill to include fraudulent ...

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UC Berkeley spends $1300 to purchase x-rated domain names - Daily Californian


UC Berkeley spends $1300 to purchase x-rated domain names
Daily Californian
By Chloe Hunt UC Berkeley may be known for its academics, athletics and the occasional protest, but the campus administration has paid about $1300 thus far to stop pornographic websites from buying .xxx domain names associated with the campus.

Hey NAF, this is a classic example of reverse domain hijacking - Domain Name Wire


Hey NAF, this is a classic example of reverse domain hijacking
Domain Name Wire
Register your domain names with Searchen Networks Inc., Check domain name availability. Search for domain names. Domain Name Wire is the Domain Name Industry's News Source. Respondent wins but should have gotten more than that.

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Did You Sell Any Go Daddy Premium Domain Names During the Super Bowl? - Elliot's Blog (blog)


Opposing Views

Did You Sell Any Go Daddy Premium Domain Names During the Super Bowl?
Elliot's Blog (blog)
Domain Name News reported that Go Daddy planned to have their premium listings appear during the Super Bowl. This was big news because GoDaddy spent upwards of $10 million producing and airing its two Super Bowl commercials, and as a result, ...
Godaddy Set Sales Record For Super Bowl SundayTheDomains.com
2012 Super Bowl Commercials: GoDaddy, Danica Patrick Sell Domain NamesOpposing Views
Innovative Super Bowl 1st Caps a Record Go Daddy PerformanceEON: Enhanced Online News (press release)
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6 questions about DOMAINfest answered - Domain Name Wire


6 questions about DOMAINfest answered
Domain Name Wire
Register your domain names with Searchen Networks Inc., Check domain name availability. Search for domain names. Domain Name Wire is the Domain Name Industry's News Source. A look back at last week's DOMAINfest conference. Before heading to DOMAINfest ...

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Letters: Internet domain names can confuse consumers - USA TODAY


USA TODAY

Letters: Internet domain names can confuse consumers
USA TODAY
I agree with USA TODAY's editorial on the problems with the expansion of the Internet domain name suffixes by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers ("Editorial: ICANN expanding websites to 1000 dot-anythings").
ICANN Wants YouNational Journal
Corporation Service Company Advises Organizations That New Generic Top-Level ...MarketWatch (press release)
Volunteers Sought to Help Evaluate Generic Top-Level Domain Applicants Seeking ...San Francisco Chronicle (press release)
BtoB Magazine -Lexology (registration)
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U. buys .xxx domain names in preventative move - The Brown Daily Herald


U. buys .xxx domain names in preventative move
The Brown Daily Herald
By Meia Geddes The University bought two domain names to avoid association with adult content, but brownuniversity.xxx had already been purchased. Students surfing the Internet for adult content will not find it on brownu.xxx or brownuniv.xxx — the ...

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