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How to Register a Domain
Name
By
Paul Flyer
One of the very first
steps in getting
yourself your own
website is to register a
domain name.
What is a domain name?
It is simply an address
which defines the
location of a website.
The process of
registering a domain
name is relatively
simple.
First, you need to have
an idea of a name.
Second, find an
accredited domain name
registrar.
Once at the registrar's
website there should be
some sort of domain name
search capability.
Enter you domain name
and click search.
Typically, domain name
registrars will return a
list of domains. The
list will include all
possible suffixes to
your domain name.
Example: yourdomain.com,
yourdomain.net,
yourdomain.org, etc.
The registrar will
indicate whether any of
the domain names are
currently available.
Most do this by
displaying some form of
a green checkmark
indicating availability
or a big red X
indicating the domain
name is registered by
another party.
Names that are available
can be purchased. The
transaction for
purchasing a domain name
is like any other online
transaction; just have
you credit card handy.
Before you go off and
register a domain name,
consider the traits of
quality domain names.
Remember that a domain
name, in and of itself,
can have value. Domains
with the most most end
in .COM. Make sure your
domain name is under 26
characters. Don't use
hyphens or numbers. By
all means, do not
infringe on the
trademark or copyright
rights of others.
As quick guidelines,
remember these three
rules:
1) is the domain
memorable?
2) can it be typed into
a browser address bar
without special
characters?
3) does it communicate
the content of the
website?
While there are more
things to consider when
purchasing a domain
name, these three
questions are a place to
start.
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