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...
Aug 6, 2008
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...
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...
