Does it matter where you buy your domain

So why does it matter where you buy your domain names?
No two registrars are the same. They vary in price, services offered, ease of use, management system, etc. This is why which registrar to go with is an important decision. If you register your new domain name at one, and find you have overpaid compared to other registrars or you're unhappy with their service, you either have to let the domain drop when the registration expires or pay to register it again in order to transfer it to another registrar. Main factors to consider when choosing a registrar when buying a domain. Whether you are buying a new domain or thinking of transfering an existing domain to a different one, consider the following before choosing:


PRICE
The price you pay for your standard .com, .net or .org domain can vary greatly between registrars. While there are "free" domain name services available, many of them either buy the domain themselves and only permit you "use" of the name, or force you to place large frames full of advertisements on your site in exchange for the domain name. The cheapest you can expect to pay for a domain name would be between $12 and $15. At others you might expect to pay from $20 to $35 a year for the same domain. Remember that price is not the only factor. When comparing prices, take into account the other services offered by the registrar, their customer support, testimonies, etc.


SERVICES
Does the registrar you are looking at offer more than just registration? Many will offer additional services with the registration of your domain which may make up for additional cost in price.For example, Register.com offers site building tools, a domain redirection services and email services for free with the registration of a domain. If these services are useful to you, they may make up for the $35 registration fee.If you don't need any services, then Register.com may not be the registrar of choice for you, as there are many other good registrars that charge much less than $35 for a single domain.


MANAGEMENT
Another important factor to thin about when choosing a registrar is their method of domain management. Once you have registered the domain, how do you manage the information associated with it? You may want to ammend contact information or nameservers in the future. Most registrars offer a control panel type interface for managing your domains. This lets you to log into the web and amend the information you want changed. Others registrars have much more complicated systems. Network Solutions was known for its inefficient and complicated system of making simple changes. If, you switched to a new e-mail address, you might have had to fax in multiple forms of identification in order to change simple information related to your domain.


SUPPORT

When you need to know how to do something or you're having a problem with your domain, customer support is important. Smaller sites reselling domain registration may not be able to provide the same level of support one of the main registrars could. Check out the site's help section for its depth and check how easy it is to find an email address or form to fill out for help.Consider these factors when choosing where to register your domain name to come up with the registrar offering the perfect combination of price, service, management and support for you.


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Resgister a domain name

The first thing you need to do when setting up a web site is to register a domain name

A domain is the familiar "something.com" 

Your domain name is a pointer to the actual IP address of your website. 

They're used because they are a lot simpler for people to remember than a bunch of numbers would be. Every website has an IP address, which is a number like 123.456.78.9. The domain name system (aka DNS) translates between those numbered addresses and the corresponding domain names. Each domain on the internet is registered with a central registry handled by a group called InterNIC which is a subsidiary of ICANN - the organization that certifies all domain name registrars. Domain names get filtered through DNS servers, which link the address with the correct domain name. Most websites have a primary and a secondary DNS server - essentially a backup system that increases reliability.

Firstly decide on what you want your site to be before registering your domain. The domain can be anything you want it to be, but it will be more effective if it relates to the subject of your website.
If you're selling shoes, for example, it helps to have a domain name that's related to shoes - all-shoes.com for example. There are some simple guidelines for registering domain names. 

The only characters that can be used in domains are letters, numbers and the hyphen. Domain names can't be longer than 70 characters, but it's best to keep them as short and sweet. They can be upper or lower case, the case of the domain name is ignored by DNS. It often helps to use a combination so they will be easier to read. 

Which is easier to read mywebsite.com or MyWebSite.com? Both are the same as far as DNS servers are concerned. There are several extensions available to use with your domain. The most common by far is .com. It has become synonymous with the internet. Other common extensions are .net and .org. Some of the newer ones are .info, .biz and .name these extensions are not as common and won't be as effective as .com, .net or .org, which people are more familiar with.
There are specialized extensions such as .museum, .aero and .coop which are only available for members of certain organizations. You can also register domains with specific country extensions such as .us (United States) or .de (Germany). The rules for registering country-specific domains vary from country to country, so you need to check with the registrars for a given country to see if you are able to register them.

All domain registrars must be certified by ICANN (the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers). There are many registrars with different prices. You can get a full list of all certified registrars at the InterNIC website (www.internic.net/regist.html).

Even though registrars are regulated, they're allowed to offer their registration service through a third party, so most web hosts offer domain registration even if they aren't registrars themselves.

Domains are registered for at least one year and you can buy as many as ten years when registering. A longer registration contract normally gets you a lower price, so if you know you'll be using that domain for some time it can be beneficial to pay for a longer period.

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Tips for investing in domains

You may not have the genius of renowned futurist but you can still predict the future of the domain industry. Think outside of the box, education & technology, information syndication, social networking, robotics, alternative energy, you get the picture.
Stick With the “Dot Com”This suggestion could be argued, but generally successful investors and domaining old schoolers will tell you that they will put their money on .com If you get in the market early for a popular ccTLD (country code top level domain) like .us, .tv, etc, you may be able to snag a great name. The risk factor for .com is significantly less than the other extensions.Keep it Short and SweetIn the world of domains, two letter names are a fool’s dream, 3 letter names are king, 4 letter non-sense names are an easy sale, 5 letter names bank a small fortune. You would, however, be hard pressed to find any of those to add to your portfolio. The best suggestion is not to stray past two words within a domain name. Memory, ease of typing and visual aesthetics play a big part in a domain’s value.
Keep it Brandable
Make sure the words you choose in your domain flow well together, say your name aloud several times to see how it sounds when you say it. Ask your friends and family what their first impression is of your name choices are. Does your name relate well to the industry or the audience the website is targeting?
Keep it Real
We have all seen them, invented names or characters mashed together that form pronounceable syllables–Yahoo, Google, Twitter, Tumblr. While many popular websites today have done well with these odd brand names it would be hard to market a cheaper version of these names to anyone.Have a future Buyer in MindBefore investing your money into a domain name, ask yourself a few questions about your future buyer. Would anyone want to buy this domain name today? What niche industry or population could I market this name to? Is this domain relevant to a small business industry, a single person or a large movement? The more potential buyers the better.
Don’t Spend More than Current Value
Do your homework. Research aftermarket domain sales portals such as Sedo, TDNAM, Afternic as well as domain forums for current sales prices of similar names. You can get a good idea of the value of your domain and some insight into how its value may mature in the future. I suppose there can be some exceptions to this tip if you’re Mr. Moneybags and find a name you are just sure is going to be a hit.
Don’t Sell Until it’s mature
Imagine you’re at the 1923 World Series and Babe Ruth tosses your baseball back to ya with his name jotted down in fresh black ink. A friend of a friend of your second cousin offers you $50 bucks for the ball a week later, you simply don’t sell. The amount of people logging on to the internet and developing their own websites increases tremendously each year. If you think you’ve got a keeper, then keep it.Add Relevant Content
Search Engines today are a key element to driving traffic to our names and essentially allow certain websites to be discovered. There are vast amounts of information and domain names that are essentially hidden to the world simply because webmasters do not take the steps to publish and promote quality information. If nothing else, setup a Wordpress or blogger blog script on your domain name and regularly publish relevant content to your domains.Nurture Your Name
Incoming authentic visitors like, Google’s PageRank, backlinks and web reputability can add significant value to any domain. While publishing current events and related content to your domain name, manually submit your site to quality web directories. Social networks such as , StumbleUpon  can also add reputation and send visitors to your name.

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