FAQs About Registering Domain Names
What is a domain name?
Each web site has a numerical Internet
Protocol (IP) address, such as 204.71.200.33. A domain name is the text equivalent of the
numerical IP address. In that way, web surfers can simply enter into their browsers a
memorable text string, such as RegisterYourWebSiteName.com, and not long
set of numbers (numerical IP address).
What are the fees to
register to a domain name?
To register a new domain name,
it is only $14.95 per year or $29.90 for two years. To transfer an existing domain name
from another (and most likely, more expensive) registrar, it is only $11.95. (When you
transfer your existing domain name, the registration is automatically extended by one
year.)
What are the methods of payment?
All major credit cards: Visa,
MasterCard, American Express or Discover.
What does it mean to
"register" a domain name?
There is a central registry of all
domain names on the Internet. For your domain name to become a part of the registry, your
domain name needs to be added to that registry. "Registering" a domain name
means you are associated with that domain name for the period of the registration.
"Registering" a name means you own it, and no one else can register that exact
same name!
Who should register a
domain name?
Anyone thinking about establishing a
presence on the Internet should register a domain name. You can register a domain name for
your business, organization, club or family. Thousands of domain names are registered each
day. Register your web site name NOW before it is too
late!
How long does the
registration process take?
With RegisterYourWebSiteName.com,
you can register your web site name in just a couple of
minutes.
Is it possible for
someone to register my domain name after I have registered it?
No. The availability of .com, .net and .org domain names is verified
through a central registry system. This system prevents a domain name that is successfully
registered from being registered by another person or entity.
If a domain name is
already registered, can I find out who owns the name?
Yes. If you check the
availability of a domain name and it is already registered, click on the whois link. This will display the contact information associated with
a registered domain name.
Are a domain
name and a web site the same thing?
No. A domain name is simply an address used to find a web site. If you would like to have
a web site, you can contact a web design or hosting company such as Extreme
Programming. After they you web site is built, you can enter their Domain Name Server
Info (DNS Info) by clicking on the Manage Your Account
link. Within 24-48 hours after you enter the DNS info, your new web site will be
accessible to anyone in the world to see!
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