About
Domain Names
Every Business (or person) should register a domain name as soon as
possible!
It costs about $15.00 per year ($1.25 per month) to register and maintain
a "domain name".
As time passes, more names are reserved, and what you would like for a domain
name becomes less likely to be available.
Make a list of your top 3 desired names in order of preference and check
for availability. Sometimes names are indicated as available but may not
be at time of actual registration.
You can check for available domain names by clicking here
(see tips below)
It is NOT a good idea to go to Domain Registration sites to check for
availability as these sites have been known to temporarily reserve the names
of queries forcing you to purchase through them at their pricing. (source:
PC Magazine article)
We will register a name for you even if you do not choose to use our hosting
services. In this case, a $5.00 administrative billing fee is added to your
annual $15.00 renewal fee.
Included below is a list of tips on choosing a domain name and other
considerations..
Tips:
FirstInitalLastName - Example: tparsons.com
FirstInitalMiddleInitialLast_Name - Example: taparsons.com
BusinessName - Example: parsonspiano.com
BusinessName - Example: parsonspianos.com (plural)
.com names are generally for commercial use and are our preference
because they are the most media "branded" type of name.
.biz names are newer and not as media "branded" as .com but are suitable
if a .com is not available.
.us names are newer and not as media "branded" as .com but are suitable
if a .com is not available.
.net names are mostly used by Internet service providors but also
used by organizations as in "network". .net is sometimes used by individuals
when an appropriate .com name is not available. A .biz or .us selection would
probably be more appropriate.
.org names are mostly used by organizations or groups but sometimes
used by individuals when an appropriate .com or .net is not available. A
.biz or .us selection would probably be more appropriate.
If you choose to register a domain name (or have previously registered a
name) on your own with another Domain Name Company you should get the following
features at no extra cost.
An account that you can login to to manage and renew your domain
The ability to set DNS (domain name server) numbers for your domain name
The ability to set web site address forwarding and email forwarding.
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