| What are Domain Names? Generally speaking, domain | | | | how do you transfer a domain name? Lets go back |
| names are the familiar, easy-to-remember and always | | | | just a little. Once you've purchased your domain |
| unique names of websites on the Internet. The very | | | | name you need to add the name server your domain |
| best domain names are easy to spell and remember | | | | will be directed to. To find this information, send an |
| and, are no longer considered just a 'web address' | | | | email to your hosting site and ask. Usually there will |
| these days. Great domain names are scarce and | | | | be a link to that info. There is a primary and |
| some are commanding six- and seven-figure price | | | | secondary name server and they look something like |
| tags and attract big-money players. | | | | this: When you purchase, there is an automatic lock |
| You can conduct a free domain name search (whois) | | | | for 24-48 hours and you will not be able to transfer |
| by going to any of the thousands of Registrars. | | | | your name. However, that won't keep you from |
| They also have optional services available such as | | | | adding your name servers; just be sure to unlock the |
| web hosting or email packages. Most are a one stop | | | | domain before you try to transfer it. Make sure you |
| shopping type of experience where you purchase | | | | have all the details, eg. Full Name, Address, and email |
| and register domain names through their site. | | | | account, phone number... |
| When you begin your search you can restrict the | | | | To transfer your domain name... follow these 5 easy |
| search to all domain names, current domain names | | | | steps! |
| only (WhoIs) or historic domain names (WhoWas). | | | | First step... log into your account. Go to "Domain |
| Having your essential keyword phrase in your domain | | | | Names" and click on "My Domain Names." Click on the |
| name is very important and may increase your | | | | domain name you want to transfer then, look for |
| ranking slightly in the search engines. Type the | | | | "Manage Domain Names." Click on "Change Accounts." |
| domain name you want into the search box. Most will | | | | Find and fill in the "New Registrant Name." That's |
| search for the .com extension first and if your name | | | | about it! You'll probably get a confirmation notice; |
| is taken, you'll automatically see the .extensions that | | | | confirm and be done. |
| is currently available with suggested alternatives. If | | | | Domain names are cheap, have as many as you |
| thedomain name is already in use, the database | | | | want. The best domain names are easy to spell and |
| search will give you the opportunity to search for the | | | | remember. One important thing to remember; your |
| current owner's contact information. The site's search | | | | domain name is an extension of your business |
| tool lets webmasters find expired domain names | | | | identity and used in URLs to identify particular web |
| according to keyword and search engine ranking. | | | | pages. One important tip: choose your name by |
| For people who are new to the Internet, domain | | | | including a niche word describing your business. In |
| name registration and web hosting is a different thing. | | | | other words, if you are selling "antique pottery"don't |
| What is domain name registration? Domain | | | | choose a generic name like " You would be much |
| registration, is the registration of your chosen web / | | | | better using your name,for instance... There are many |
| domain name. The registration and renewal of your | | | | factors involved in choosing your name and Isuggest |
| company's domain names is a vital, yet often | | | | you really spend quality time doing your research. |
| overlooked element of your business. Web hosting | | | | Domain names are registered on afirst-come, |
| on the other hand, is the company you choose to | | | | first-served basis and also used for reaching e-mail |
| make your site available to the Internet for viewing. | | | | addresses and for other Internet applications. |
| Once your name has been purchased, you have the | | | | Domain names are no longer just a web address, |
| choice of either keeping it there and letting them | | | | they are the core for website identity, marketing and |
| host your site or transfer your name to a host you | | | | promotion of your business . Your domain name is |
| might already be using. How difficult is it to transfer a | | | | your unique electronic address on the Internet for |
| domain name? It's really not hard but, like anything | | | | the world to see. Choose it carefully. |
| else, the first time always takes a little longer. So, | | | | |