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A domain name is your website's unique identifier on the internet, It
is what we call websites, in much the same way that we call people by
their names., it can also be perceived as an address where your website
resides. You can register your domain with a “domain registrar”
in so many forms. Generally dot com is the most popular domain in the
internet industry today. A dot com domain is what comes after 3W (that
is www.your company name.com). You can choose from .com, .net, .org,
and so many others, including one’s specific for other countries,
for example, .co.uk, which is for the United Kingdom. Once you register
your domain, you need to find a place then to upload your files –
thats how and where the web host comes into the picture.
It's important to realize that while people often have identification
numbers but always have names, websites always have a number called
an IP address to identify them, while they often have domain names as
well.
 Why should I register a domain name?
Registering a domain name for your business or organization is essential
to your marketing efforts. A domain gives your business credibility
and a unique identity on the World Wide Web. If you use the Internet,
you will eventually want your own presence on the world wide web. Post
your interests and hobbies on the web. Soon you will begin receiving
emails from others around the world who share your interests. People
are making new friends from the four corners of the world simply because
of the ease of communication, and the ability of this tool to virtually
eliminate distance.
http://www.yourdomain.com
Registering your own domain name gives you presence on the web that
is easy to remember, descriptive, and an enhancement to your professional
image. And, if you ever need to switch Internet service providers, you
can take your domain name with you, whether across the street or to
the other side of the world. You'll never need to reprint your business
materials, change your email address, or send notifications to your
clients.
What does it mean to "register"
a domain name?
When you register a domain name, you are inserting an entry into a directory.
Broadly what type of Domains
are there in use?
In recent times this structure has come to have less meaning as commercial
organisations have taken available names.
.COM - commercial entities, for-profit companies
.EDU - four-year colleges and universities, educational
.NET - network infrastructures machines and organizations
.ORG - miscellaneous, usually non-profit organizations
.INT - international organizations (e.g., NATO and
the U.N.)
.GOV - agencies of the US Federal government
.MIL - this domain is used by the US military
.INFO - information sites
Why Have My Own Domain?
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Add credibility to your business - When
you have a web site you ARE a business owner. People worldwide,
that is irrespective of boundaries and beyond geographies your target
and probable clients will communicate with you with ease, reliability
and more credibility.
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Money - Increased Sales: In reality this is merely
a result of increased credibility. Your Internet buyer does not
know if you are a large corporation or a housewife working out of
a closet in flannel pajamas. What you offer and how it is presented
to a buyer IS what makes you successsful on the Internet. The buyer's
perceived impression of your company can ONLY be viewed as professional
when you have your Own Domain.
- Control - When you have your Own Domain, YOU are
the Master. Should you decide to change web hosts, it's a simple transition.
Your URL (Web address will not change). You are no longer required
to post someone else's advertising on your site. Search Engines that
were not willing to index your Free Page will now accept your listing
readily. You can set up email addresses such as webmaster@yourdomain.com, sales@yourdomain.com, or editor@yourdomain.com. Suddenly your company takes
on a more professional and larger appearance.
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