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Frequently Asked Questions
A domain name is the web address you type into your browser to go to a website. For example, if I own the domain “my-web-site.com” my website’s address is “my-web-site.com.” It’s also called an “address on the internet”.
When you register a domain name, you get the exclusive right to use that name for your website. Once you own the name, it’s yours forever. You never need to renew it or pay renewal fees. A domain name can be renewed for free at any time before its expiration date by going to a registrar. At its one-year anniversary, a domain is set “expired” and other people can begin registering it unless you’ve registered your “Expiration Protection.
A registrar is a company that manages domain names for you. This includes receiving payments and tracking your domain name’s statistics. There are many different types of registrars, but most are “managed” by one of the big companies that sell web hosting services – GoDaddy, Register.com, eNom, Directi, and Network Solutions. Each of these companies offers a variety of different services and products. There are also many other companies that sell domain names, but since they don’t offer web hosting or site-building services, they are called “Resellers”. Resellers have to use the services of another company to register your domain name. Google “Domain Name Resellers” for a complete list.
Anyone with an email address can register a domain name. The registrar will email you a password to the address you specified. You can then log into the registrar’s site and access the domain management area.
Domain name extensions are the letters at the end of a domain name. For example, “.com” is one of the most common extensions. Other popular ones are “.net”, “.org”, “.us”, etc. There are hundreds of different extensions – check a directory such as GoDaddy to find out which ones are available.
Many people that own a domain name are daunted by the thought of having to build a website, so they just let it “park” there with no links or content. When it’s parked, your company’s name and address will be visible, along with ads for other companies and services. For example, if I owned “my-web-site.com” I would not want that name to be used publicly or advertised. So I’d have it parked. Many registrars will charge you for this (usually $10 to $15 per year).
The .COM and .NET domains are managed by Network Solutions, Inc., a subsidiary of Verisign. To continue using your domain name, you must make sure that transfers have been approved and completed. For more information, you can go to the Network Solutions website.
Domains have an expiration date of one year after registration. If you fail to renew before it expires, your domain reverts back to the Registrar and they resell it. One thing you can do is buy an Expiration Protection Plan prior to the expiration date. That will extend the expiration date by a year.
You want to choose a domain name that will be available for you to use, either now or in the future, as long as you’d like it. You also want people who hear your company’s name or see your web address to know directly what your company does. You may want to choose a short, catchy domain name over a long, descriptive one. People will not spend much time at your site unless you have lots of interesting content.
When you try to visit most of the popular sites on the internet, you will see their name at the end of your web browser’s address bar. These sites have registered domains that have not yet expired or are currently parked. If you see these names while visiting a website, then the site is registered with a registrar.
