Choosing the Right Domain Name by Minh Son
SEO Domain Name Selection
Choosing the right domain name for your blog
Having a Domain Name means you're serious. It's the first step into the ring, and you want to make a lasting impression. Your name can help show your professionalism, commitment and implant a feeling of credibility to your blog. Having a "your-name@yourdomain.com" email address is really cool for one, and helps you to look more genuine to your blog readers (a visitor would much rather email someone from the same website than a random Gmail account). A well-chosen domain name can also enhance your website's topic, branding and leave a lasting impression on visitors.
Before you even start looking for your domain name, however, you should be asking yourself the following questions:
1. What is my blog's topic? - What is it all about? Most serious bloggers will pick domain names that indicate the topic in some manner. There are exceptions, such as John Chow's self titled website, JohnChow.com for one.
2. What is your blog's purpose? - Why do people need your blog? Is it a tutorial/help site, a personal expertise site, a general information site or something else?
3. Are you the only one who will be authoring content for your blog? - Is this a joint venture with a partner, and how much of the content do you think will be your own?
4. How are you writing the blog? - Is it formal, informal, personal or humorous?
5. What demographics are you trying to reach with your blog? - Who will be reading it?
6. Lastly, what kind of readers will you be trying to get if all the person sees is your domain name? If you just see a page of links, will a reader know what your blog is most likely about when they come to your domain name, and can it appeal to the type of people you're targeting in your blog content?
I have always done well with domain names that reflect the blog's content. If there is a key phrase that keeps coming up post after post, then you might have a domain name within that phrase.
The Words used in your Domain Name Play an Essential Part
There are many posts on the net about what words you should use in your domain and how to determine them through keyword research, but the first thing I recommend doing is figuring out whether you will be focusing on topic content or whether you want to "brand" your site with the domain, or even, a mix of both. As you can see, I went purely for the keyphrase approach by taking the essence of what every post builds towards, and created the domain from that ubiquity. I really wanted everyone who sees my domain to know exactly what it is about, and I wanted to make it super 'stoopidly' easy for the search engines to find a good relationship between my domain and blog content. Other excellent examples of this method are SmartPassiveIncome.com, Problogger.com and the PetSuppliesPlus.com domains. In each one, it's really easy to guess what the whole website is about.
The other choice you have is to use your domain to "Brand" the website. In many cases, the name still reflects the content to some extent, but can be more vague. This method is more about making the name more memorable in the vast seas of domain names people see. Probably the best ever example of this is Google - Although it could have easily been named SearchEngine.com, Google stands out in people's minds, so much so that we don't search the net any more, we "Google" the net. This type of naming is done for reader loyalty and word-of-mouth advertising. People tend to remember unique names such as picasa, google, zoho and wixi better than generic keyword based names.
Becoming Evergreen...
Will your domain name stand the test of time? Will your topic always fit the name, or as you blog grows and expands, will the content topics and domain name drift apart slowly breaking the relationship between them? You want something that will always be pertinent to the information you will be authoring.
Isthistoolongforadomainname.com
Get the point? You can have a maximum of 67 characters in a domain, but why??? It is generally accepted that the shorter the name the better, but I would also argue that longer ones are ok just so long as they roll off the tounge easily and are memorable. This blog's domain is in the grey area. It rolls off the tounge easy, but it's not that easy to remember if it was just mentioned to you in small talk. I am relying on excellent content that people will talk about more than once to their friends.
.com is the Domain God
I know there are lots of debates, but here is my take on the com part of your domain (also technically know as the Top Level Domain, or TLD): People are programmed to type dot com in many situations. If they only remember the first part, but forgot that your domain was a .co.cc domain, they might try .com first, and at worst, get stuck on whatever website came up first because something caught their eye. Whenever possible, I grab a .com first, and .net as the only alternative. If neither is available, I will go for a completely differen't phrase. Here is a small secret of mine... it can cost a fortune to pick up all the other designations available, but you also want variations of your domain for different searches, so I create variations on the domain and pick up free domains from the co.cc website. YES, FREE DOMAIN NAMES. I just redirect those variations to my main website to try to catch more traffic. So, I have cashgeneratingblogs.com, but I also have moneymakingblogs.co.cc, cashblogging.co.cc, makemoremoney.co.cc all forwarding to the main site. This is for people who type "How to make more money" in Google's search box. Hey! My domain is an exact match, and should rank pretty high in the list.
I personally hate hyphens in the domain. If you really need it to make your domain name unique, use only one. It is really frustrating to try and tell somebody a domain name verbally that has hyphens all over the place. Moreover, it really increases chances of mistypings and other user related errors.
Avoid using trademarks. If you have an affiliate site for George Forman's Grill, you might use the domain name "bestgrills.com" or "plugingrill.com", but steer way clear of using Mr. Foreman's name. It also would apply to a domain such as "pepsisucks.com" They have every right to close you down for using their trademark.
Get the right Domain registration company, and use only them to register your domains with. It's just easier if they are all in one spot. I personally use cheap-domainregistration.com for all of mine.
The last thing that I'll leave you with is the knowledge that there are more factors than just the domain name. It won't necessarily make or break the website's chances of success, but it is a critical step in the process of making more money and blogging successfully.
For more information, go to http://cashgeneratingblogs.com
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Monday, June 13, 2011
Advantages of Having a Domain Name in the Business by Stephen Henbie
Domain names are becoming cheaper today than before. This is because you can see many companies that offer different domains. They are taking advantage of the usefulness since they know it is now an excellent tool for online company to grow. You do not need to worry for the amount you are going to spend, because the domain name itself is worth the price.
So far, former users would say that domain names are often useful, since it has your unique identification as a business and will remain yours unless you choose not to use it any longer. Moreover, it is easier for your customers to remember, than those long geocities address which are offered freely. This leads to additional traffic or visitors for to your website. More of the advantage is that you can have higher level in various search engines, and it is simpler to register your website with search engines.
Domain name will help you set up your business like you are one of the real players in the industry. It is always advisable to register a convincing, related and short name, because your name represents it all. It would reflect your seriousness and by far would certainly build your strength and reputation.
In doing business, having your own domain, could certainly offer your multiple email address. Another thing is that, your Internet address is connected to your service providers if you have a domain name. This would inform everyone, once you choose to move you business address or alter the host provider.
As always advised by the experts in business, getting your own domain name is a huge advantage from others. You can have your own identity and the feeling of security that your name is already starting to be known in the online business world.
Getting Familiar About Domain Name
The term domain name is to determine your IP address. This is your own identity. It is the process of locating your business or organization in the web by the users.
When making a website, try not to get overwhelmed on the process. This could make or break your business that you are trying to set up. Taking care of the details should be kept in mind and getting the right domain is an essential tool for your success.
The following are examples of commonly used domain names. These are the words following the "dot" in your URL: .gov-government, .edu-education, .net-network organization, .org-organization, Etc.
The Top level domain is the identity of the organization. On this example, "http://www.internet.com" the ".com" is the TLD or the top level domain. In registering a domain name, remember that price varies, as well as their policies. Mostly, they form the top level domain where the server web host is situated.
On the other hand, second level domain is the underneath of TLD on the Domain Name system. It must be your own and should be registered from the database of the service registrar.
A domain name is for your customers to find out your organization or company online. This is part of your URL. You can usually use a phrase relevant to your product or your business or company name. Consider that shorter domains are somewhat easier to remember than lengthy ones. Long domains might cause users for more mistakes. This is an example of a complete domain name: http://www.myonlinebusiness.com.
Getting a domain name should be a serious thing to reflect on, especially when starting up a company. Search the Internet for the best offers and the most reputable sellers and web host. You should get clear and open policies to avoid being messed up.
Disadvantages of Free Domain Web host
Every time you want to set up website, the first thing to remember is your domain name. Today, many sellers offer domain names with different prices, but there are websites who offers it for free. These are what we call free domain host or free web host.
Who would not want a free stuff by the way? However, not all free could lead to an improvement, just like registering to a free web host. There are few disadvantages you ought to know when trying to register a website with a free host.
Free web host, unlike paid web host, does not offer any specific domain name of your own. They would only give you sub domains or directory URL. People may think twice regarding the credibility of your company or organization. Free web host allows lower bandwidth, too.
There are limits of what they can offer, because the website is not yours. Limited web space and fewer features are the likes. Instead, to get a full access on your website features, they will offer you to upgrade. Upgrades are not for free! Sometimes, you even pay more than the offer from those paid Web host Company. Support is limited also for free web host.
Most of the time, free websites ranks lower by the search engines.
Through your website, the web host could use it for promotion of their own that could lead to a page overload. Server load follows that make time-consuming for your visitors.
There are some hosts that would cancel your website and the only choice are to either pay for your website to stay or to lose.
Now, it is your choice to evaluate what you think is better for you and your business. Make sure that you do not pay more for what you think you get for free.
Easy Steps on how to Get a Domain Name
Now you are ready to get a domain name, but surely you are just as one of those users who feels overwhelmed in getting one. Do not worry for you are not alone.
There are many articles that could serve as your guide on how to get your own domain name. Carefully, explore the Internet to get the best. Remember, that this has a significant influence in the promotion of your online business.
First, your name must be related on what is your business all about. Do not choose a health related phrase if your business deals with automotive. The shorter name you can formulate, the better. Customers could easily grasp and keep it in their mind. The next thing you know, they are already visiting your sites several times.
Second is to check the availability of the name you wish. The host or the domain registrar will help you check if no one acquires the name you selected. Mostly, they give you another replacement if it is unavailable. If you need to have a domain name and you can not fix it up right now, there is what we call name rights. Buy now before others will get it first.
Third is to register the name. Again, you will need the help of the domain registrar of your host company. Registration procedure could be done in a single transaction. Another option of acquiring a domain name is buying from a dependable dealer. Try to search first from the many merchant around the Internet. After that, pay the registration process. Prices vary from individual sellers. To avoid further works, make sure to get an original and unique name before taking the registration process.
Done! You now have the uniqueness of your website that could take years on the web. With few dollars and a little time, you can make sure that you have your name and your business accessible on the Internet.
So far, former users would say that domain names are often useful, since it has your unique identification as a business and will remain yours unless you choose not to use it any longer. Moreover, it is easier for your customers to remember, than those long geocities address which are offered freely. This leads to additional traffic or visitors for to your website. More of the advantage is that you can have higher level in various search engines, and it is simpler to register your website with search engines.
Domain name will help you set up your business like you are one of the real players in the industry. It is always advisable to register a convincing, related and short name, because your name represents it all. It would reflect your seriousness and by far would certainly build your strength and reputation.
In doing business, having your own domain, could certainly offer your multiple email address. Another thing is that, your Internet address is connected to your service providers if you have a domain name. This would inform everyone, once you choose to move you business address or alter the host provider.
As always advised by the experts in business, getting your own domain name is a huge advantage from others. You can have your own identity and the feeling of security that your name is already starting to be known in the online business world.
Getting Familiar About Domain Name
The term domain name is to determine your IP address. This is your own identity. It is the process of locating your business or organization in the web by the users.
When making a website, try not to get overwhelmed on the process. This could make or break your business that you are trying to set up. Taking care of the details should be kept in mind and getting the right domain is an essential tool for your success.
The following are examples of commonly used domain names. These are the words following the "dot" in your URL: .gov-government, .edu-education, .net-network organization, .org-organization, Etc.
The Top level domain is the identity of the organization. On this example, "http://www.internet.com" the ".com" is the TLD or the top level domain. In registering a domain name, remember that price varies, as well as their policies. Mostly, they form the top level domain where the server web host is situated.
On the other hand, second level domain is the underneath of TLD on the Domain Name system. It must be your own and should be registered from the database of the service registrar.
A domain name is for your customers to find out your organization or company online. This is part of your URL. You can usually use a phrase relevant to your product or your business or company name. Consider that shorter domains are somewhat easier to remember than lengthy ones. Long domains might cause users for more mistakes. This is an example of a complete domain name: http://www.myonlinebusiness.com.
Getting a domain name should be a serious thing to reflect on, especially when starting up a company. Search the Internet for the best offers and the most reputable sellers and web host. You should get clear and open policies to avoid being messed up.
Disadvantages of Free Domain Web host
Every time you want to set up website, the first thing to remember is your domain name. Today, many sellers offer domain names with different prices, but there are websites who offers it for free. These are what we call free domain host or free web host.
Who would not want a free stuff by the way? However, not all free could lead to an improvement, just like registering to a free web host. There are few disadvantages you ought to know when trying to register a website with a free host.
Free web host, unlike paid web host, does not offer any specific domain name of your own. They would only give you sub domains or directory URL. People may think twice regarding the credibility of your company or organization. Free web host allows lower bandwidth, too.
There are limits of what they can offer, because the website is not yours. Limited web space and fewer features are the likes. Instead, to get a full access on your website features, they will offer you to upgrade. Upgrades are not for free! Sometimes, you even pay more than the offer from those paid Web host Company. Support is limited also for free web host.
Most of the time, free websites ranks lower by the search engines.
Through your website, the web host could use it for promotion of their own that could lead to a page overload. Server load follows that make time-consuming for your visitors.
There are some hosts that would cancel your website and the only choice are to either pay for your website to stay or to lose.
Now, it is your choice to evaluate what you think is better for you and your business. Make sure that you do not pay more for what you think you get for free.
Easy Steps on how to Get a Domain Name
Now you are ready to get a domain name, but surely you are just as one of those users who feels overwhelmed in getting one. Do not worry for you are not alone.
There are many articles that could serve as your guide on how to get your own domain name. Carefully, explore the Internet to get the best. Remember, that this has a significant influence in the promotion of your online business.
First, your name must be related on what is your business all about. Do not choose a health related phrase if your business deals with automotive. The shorter name you can formulate, the better. Customers could easily grasp and keep it in their mind. The next thing you know, they are already visiting your sites several times.
Second is to check the availability of the name you wish. The host or the domain registrar will help you check if no one acquires the name you selected. Mostly, they give you another replacement if it is unavailable. If you need to have a domain name and you can not fix it up right now, there is what we call name rights. Buy now before others will get it first.
Third is to register the name. Again, you will need the help of the domain registrar of your host company. Registration procedure could be done in a single transaction. Another option of acquiring a domain name is buying from a dependable dealer. Try to search first from the many merchant around the Internet. After that, pay the registration process. Prices vary from individual sellers. To avoid further works, make sure to get an original and unique name before taking the registration process.
Done! You now have the uniqueness of your website that could take years on the web. With few dollars and a little time, you can make sure that you have your name and your business accessible on the Internet.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Domain Names by Richard Lowe
If you've spent any time at all surfing the internet, then you've seen a
domain name. You may not have known, but you can be sure that you've seen
one.
So what are domain names all about? Here are some common questions and the
answers.
What is this thing called a domain name?
It is a completely unique address which identifies a collection of web pages
(generally called a web site) that are publicly accessible. A domain name
identifies your site and allows people to get to it without knowing the
technical details of it's TCP/IP address and so forth. A good domain name
also informs people what your site is about.
Is a domain name only for web sites?
No. A domain name also is used for email identification. In addition, other
kinds of systems such as newsgroups and FTP servers are often identified by
a domain name.
Why is a domain name important?
If you create a web site, you don't absolutely need a domain name. In fact,
the vast majority of people create a web site on a free host. These free
hosts typically have many thousands (and in a few cases millions) of web
sites on the same domain, each site identified by a unique name.
However, if you have the desire to do anything significant on the internet,
then you need to get your own domain name. Why? It's considered more
professional, it is not very expensive, and many of the major search engines
will not spider free host sites which do not have their own domain name.
What are the components of a domain name?
There are two to three parts to a domain name. Let's take a typical domain
name - "internet-tips.net". This domain name has two parts. The first,
"internet-tips", is a second-level domain name. The second part, the ".net"
is a top-level domain name. You can also have a third (or even more) part,
called a subdomain. For example, "search.internet-tips.net" might be a valid
subdomain. The whole thing together identifies a web site or sites.
What is a subdomain for?
A subdomain is used to drill down deeper into a site. For example, a web
host that allows other people to create sites might offer subdomains. Each
subdomain might be a unique site. Subdomains can also be used to identify
functions - "search.internet-tips.net" is a good example of a function
oriented subdomain.
What are the valid top-level domains?
The current major top-level domains are listed in the table below.
Domain Usage
.COM Commercial business
.EDU 4-year university or college
.GOV Government
.INT International
.MIL Military
.NATO NATO field
.NET Network related organizations
.ORG Non-profit organization
There are also top-level domain names for countries - these are defined by
ISO-3166. In addition, new top-level domains are in the process of being
created - these are described in "The new domains are coming soon".
The intended purpose of the top-level domain is to allow surfers to know,
just by looking at the characters, what kind of site they are examining. For
example, a site with a top level domain of ".EDU" is a university or four
year college.
Unfortunately, restrictions of the use of top-level domains (especially
.ORG) has not been enforced. Thus, the divisions between the domain names
has blurred.
How do people get domain names?
There are over 200 companies (called Domain Registrars) whose only purpose
is to sell you domain names. All you have to do is find one and give them
money. They will take care of the rest.
How much does it cost to get a domain?
It depends upon where you get your domain name. You can find many places
that will register for free in return for some service or product. Some will
charge a yearly fee, some will only charge for the registration itself. In
general, I would not pay more than $35 a year. If you look around, you can
get this down to under $10.
What about Network Solutions?
Until recently, you could only purchase domain names from a company called
Network Solutions. You can still purchase your domain name directly from
them. However, you now have the option of using any of several hundred
different companies. It is up to you.
How many domain names can a person own?
As many as he wants. You do have to be careful about cybersquatting, which
is the practice of purchasing a domain only to block someone else or force
them to pay you money (it's could be described as domain name extortion).
Can domain names be sold or traded?
Yes, as long as the rules for cybersquatting are not violated. There are
several companies who specialize in the buying, selling and bidding on
domain names.
Can you have more than one domain name go to the same site?
Yes, if your ISP supports it. Actually, some domain registrars will support
this even if the ISP does not.
This, by the way, is a good idea under some conditions. Suppose you have a
site which is commonly misspelled. You might purchase your domain and the
misspelled domain name, and point them to the same site.
It's often a good idea to purchase the ".NET", ".ORG" and ".COM" versions of
your domain name if they are available. This prevents the problem that
occurred with the whitehouse - whitehouse.gov is indeed the whitehouse, but
whitehouse.com is a pornographic site.
Many ISPs or web hosts will charge extra for this feature if you do it using
their services.
What are the qualities of a good domain name?
A good domain name should tell your visitors what your site is about. It
should be easy to remember and it should be as short as possible.
Can you purchase a domain name just to prevent someone else from getting it?
Yes you can, as long as it does not violate the rules of cybersquatting. In
fact, many companies will purchase as many variations of their domain name
as they can. For example, if you company was named "AOL" you might want to
purchase the domain "AOLSUCKS.COM" to prevent an AOL bashing site from being
set up.
I've heard about long domain names - what about them?
Long domain names were all the rage during recent years. The concept was to
get as many long domain names as you could with keywords related to your
site. For example, for "internet-tips.net" you might also get
"internet-tips-web-site-help.net" and "webmaster-helpful-hints.com" as well
as "protecting-websites-danger.com". Although it should be obvious that no
surfer is going to type these long domain names, the idea was search engines
would see the various keywords. This was touted as important for boosting
your ranking in the search engine listings (ranking is how high up on the
list you get - a ranking of 1 means you are first).
As far as I can tell, this is all so much hogwash. Save your money for
something useful.
What about the domain names that require my browser be modified to see?
One company decided to offer it's own set of top level domains. It did this
by maintaining it's own tables and offering a browser plug-in to interested
surfers.
Personally, I believe this is one of the silliest things I've ever heard. I
wouldn't touch it with a ten foot pole. These people are side-stepping the
established domain naming system, and it's highly unlikely that they will be
recognized throughout the internet. If their domain name tables ever become
recognized by the main top level servers, then I would consider their
services. Otherwise, I think I will save my money.
How do I see if a domain is already registered?
You can check the WHOIS database. Internet Tips And Secrets hosts a WHOIS
lookup form.
What happens if the registration renewal is not paid on time?
You lose the rights to the domain and it can be sold to someone else.
Additional Information
Cybersquatting
http://www.internet-tips.net/Legal/cybersquating.htm
It's illegal to purchase a domain name similar to trademarked name.
Who Needs a Domain Name?
http://www.internet-tips.net/Domains/domainnames.htm
You've worked hard on your site and you want to be professional. You need a
domain name.
Domain Parking
http://www.internet-tips.net/Domains/domainparking.htm
Got a domain name but you're not ready to put together a site? If so, you
want to park your domain.
Registering a domain name
http://www.internet-tips.net/Domains/registering.htm
If you want your web site to be respected or to make any significant money,
you had better register a domain name.
Transferring a domain
http://www.internet-tips.net/Domains ransferring.htm
Unhappy with your domain registrar? Price too high? Then go ahead and
transfer your domain to another one.
The new domains are coming soon
http://www.internet-tips.net/Domains/new.htm
A number of new domains have been approved. This is good news for webmasters
as it adds more choices to naming your sites
Networks - WHOIS
http://www.internet-tips.net/Networks/whois.htm
Need to find out who owns a domain name? Want to see if a domain has been
purchased by someone? The WHOIS tool is what you need to use.
URLs give names to web pages and documents
http://www.internet-tips.net/Basics/urls.htm
A URL is a Uniform Resource Locator which allows web pages to locate one
another throughout the world.
About the Author
Richard Lowe Jr. is the webmaster of Internet Tips And Secrets
at http://www.internet-tips.net - Visit our website any time to
read over 1,000 complete FREE articles about how to improve your
internet profits, enjoyment and knowledge.
domain name. You may not have known, but you can be sure that you've seen
one.
So what are domain names all about? Here are some common questions and the
answers.
What is this thing called a domain name?
It is a completely unique address which identifies a collection of web pages
(generally called a web site) that are publicly accessible. A domain name
identifies your site and allows people to get to it without knowing the
technical details of it's TCP/IP address and so forth. A good domain name
also informs people what your site is about.
Is a domain name only for web sites?
No. A domain name also is used for email identification. In addition, other
kinds of systems such as newsgroups and FTP servers are often identified by
a domain name.
Why is a domain name important?
If you create a web site, you don't absolutely need a domain name. In fact,
the vast majority of people create a web site on a free host. These free
hosts typically have many thousands (and in a few cases millions) of web
sites on the same domain, each site identified by a unique name.
However, if you have the desire to do anything significant on the internet,
then you need to get your own domain name. Why? It's considered more
professional, it is not very expensive, and many of the major search engines
will not spider free host sites which do not have their own domain name.
What are the components of a domain name?
There are two to three parts to a domain name. Let's take a typical domain
name - "internet-tips.net". This domain name has two parts. The first,
"internet-tips", is a second-level domain name. The second part, the ".net"
is a top-level domain name. You can also have a third (or even more) part,
called a subdomain. For example, "search.internet-tips.net" might be a valid
subdomain. The whole thing together identifies a web site or sites.
What is a subdomain for?
A subdomain is used to drill down deeper into a site. For example, a web
host that allows other people to create sites might offer subdomains. Each
subdomain might be a unique site. Subdomains can also be used to identify
functions - "search.internet-tips.net" is a good example of a function
oriented subdomain.
What are the valid top-level domains?
The current major top-level domains are listed in the table below.
Domain Usage
.COM Commercial business
.EDU 4-year university or college
.GOV Government
.INT International
.MIL Military
.NATO NATO field
.NET Network related organizations
.ORG Non-profit organization
There are also top-level domain names for countries - these are defined by
ISO-3166. In addition, new top-level domains are in the process of being
created - these are described in "The new domains are coming soon".
The intended purpose of the top-level domain is to allow surfers to know,
just by looking at the characters, what kind of site they are examining. For
example, a site with a top level domain of ".EDU" is a university or four
year college.
Unfortunately, restrictions of the use of top-level domains (especially
.ORG) has not been enforced. Thus, the divisions between the domain names
has blurred.
How do people get domain names?
There are over 200 companies (called Domain Registrars) whose only purpose
is to sell you domain names. All you have to do is find one and give them
money. They will take care of the rest.
How much does it cost to get a domain?
It depends upon where you get your domain name. You can find many places
that will register for free in return for some service or product. Some will
charge a yearly fee, some will only charge for the registration itself. In
general, I would not pay more than $35 a year. If you look around, you can
get this down to under $10.
What about Network Solutions?
Until recently, you could only purchase domain names from a company called
Network Solutions. You can still purchase your domain name directly from
them. However, you now have the option of using any of several hundred
different companies. It is up to you.
How many domain names can a person own?
As many as he wants. You do have to be careful about cybersquatting, which
is the practice of purchasing a domain only to block someone else or force
them to pay you money (it's could be described as domain name extortion).
Can domain names be sold or traded?
Yes, as long as the rules for cybersquatting are not violated. There are
several companies who specialize in the buying, selling and bidding on
domain names.
Can you have more than one domain name go to the same site?
Yes, if your ISP supports it. Actually, some domain registrars will support
this even if the ISP does not.
This, by the way, is a good idea under some conditions. Suppose you have a
site which is commonly misspelled. You might purchase your domain and the
misspelled domain name, and point them to the same site.
It's often a good idea to purchase the ".NET", ".ORG" and ".COM" versions of
your domain name if they are available. This prevents the problem that
occurred with the whitehouse - whitehouse.gov is indeed the whitehouse, but
whitehouse.com is a pornographic site.
Many ISPs or web hosts will charge extra for this feature if you do it using
their services.
What are the qualities of a good domain name?
A good domain name should tell your visitors what your site is about. It
should be easy to remember and it should be as short as possible.
Can you purchase a domain name just to prevent someone else from getting it?
Yes you can, as long as it does not violate the rules of cybersquatting. In
fact, many companies will purchase as many variations of their domain name
as they can. For example, if you company was named "AOL" you might want to
purchase the domain "AOLSUCKS.COM" to prevent an AOL bashing site from being
set up.
I've heard about long domain names - what about them?
Long domain names were all the rage during recent years. The concept was to
get as many long domain names as you could with keywords related to your
site. For example, for "internet-tips.net" you might also get
"internet-tips-web-site-help.net" and "webmaster-helpful-hints.com" as well
as "protecting-websites-danger.com". Although it should be obvious that no
surfer is going to type these long domain names, the idea was search engines
would see the various keywords. This was touted as important for boosting
your ranking in the search engine listings (ranking is how high up on the
list you get - a ranking of 1 means you are first).
As far as I can tell, this is all so much hogwash. Save your money for
something useful.
What about the domain names that require my browser be modified to see?
One company decided to offer it's own set of top level domains. It did this
by maintaining it's own tables and offering a browser plug-in to interested
surfers.
Personally, I believe this is one of the silliest things I've ever heard. I
wouldn't touch it with a ten foot pole. These people are side-stepping the
established domain naming system, and it's highly unlikely that they will be
recognized throughout the internet. If their domain name tables ever become
recognized by the main top level servers, then I would consider their
services. Otherwise, I think I will save my money.
How do I see if a domain is already registered?
You can check the WHOIS database. Internet Tips And Secrets hosts a WHOIS
lookup form.
What happens if the registration renewal is not paid on time?
You lose the rights to the domain and it can be sold to someone else.
Additional Information
Cybersquatting
http://www.internet-tips.net/Legal/cybersquating.htm
It's illegal to purchase a domain name similar to trademarked name.
Who Needs a Domain Name?
http://www.internet-tips.net/Domains/domainnames.htm
You've worked hard on your site and you want to be professional. You need a
domain name.
Domain Parking
http://www.internet-tips.net/Domains/domainparking.htm
Got a domain name but you're not ready to put together a site? If so, you
want to park your domain.
Registering a domain name
http://www.internet-tips.net/Domains/registering.htm
If you want your web site to be respected or to make any significant money,
you had better register a domain name.
Transferring a domain
http://www.internet-tips.net/Domains ransferring.htm
Unhappy with your domain registrar? Price too high? Then go ahead and
transfer your domain to another one.
The new domains are coming soon
http://www.internet-tips.net/Domains/new.htm
A number of new domains have been approved. This is good news for webmasters
as it adds more choices to naming your sites
Networks - WHOIS
http://www.internet-tips.net/Networks/whois.htm
Need to find out who owns a domain name? Want to see if a domain has been
purchased by someone? The WHOIS tool is what you need to use.
URLs give names to web pages and documents
http://www.internet-tips.net/Basics/urls.htm
A URL is a Uniform Resource Locator which allows web pages to locate one
another throughout the world.
About the Author
Richard Lowe Jr. is the webmaster of Internet Tips And Secrets
at http://www.internet-tips.net - Visit our website any time to
read over 1,000 complete FREE articles about how to improve your
internet profits, enjoyment and knowledge.
Saturday, May 21, 2011
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Saturday, May 14, 2011
New Business Websites
New Business Websites
Hello Friends, I want to take a moment to tell you about recent conversations that I had with an associate wanting to start a new online business. The first thing that I asked him was what he wanted to do, or what type of business he wanted to start. I was not surprised when he told me that he had no idea, but was open to some suggestions. I’ve found out that the reason most new online businesses fail is because the owner was never passionate about the business from the beginning.
If you want to succeed online you must have a business plan just like you would for any business start up. A new business website needs to be well thought out and planned before you begin the design. You will need to know about your potential customers as well as your competition, advertising cost, website hosting, website design, domain name, logo, merchant accounts, and many other marketing tools will be needed. You can go out and locate an existing product to sell or you can create your own.
EBooks are easy to create and if you have something that people are willing to pay for, an eBook is a very good way to get started in an online business. Once you have found a topic for you eBook and created it, then you can start the process of getting it to your target audience. The key word is target audience, and by this I mean the people who are most likely to be interested enough to purchase your eBook. You must decide the people that you want to target and where you can best locate them online.
This is just one idea for a new online business and there are so many other ideas that you can come up with if you really take the time to plan your business. There were 47 million websites added in 2009 and I would guarantee you that of those 47 million very few of them are up and running today. Take a few days to search the internet for ideas for your new business then visit WorldSubmits.com to get the cost of your website tools. You can be up and running online in no time at all. WorldSubmits has tools for you to create your own website with Website Tonight or the Dream Design Team can build it for you.
I have a few friends that are experiencing great success online and they are doing it with the help or WorldSubmits.com
If you are in the market for a new website, make sure that you do your homework first; you will find a lot of Web Hosting Companies online. There is always promises of great services and prices, but most important is do they offer what you need for your website and do they have good customer service. It's your time and money so make sure you spend it wisely.
Hello Friends, I want to take a moment to tell you about recent conversations that I had with an associate wanting to start a new online business. The first thing that I asked him was what he wanted to do, or what type of business he wanted to start. I was not surprised when he told me that he had no idea, but was open to some suggestions. I’ve found out that the reason most new online businesses fail is because the owner was never passionate about the business from the beginning.
If you want to succeed online you must have a business plan just like you would for any business start up. A new business website needs to be well thought out and planned before you begin the design. You will need to know about your potential customers as well as your competition, advertising cost, website hosting, website design, domain name, logo, merchant accounts, and many other marketing tools will be needed. You can go out and locate an existing product to sell or you can create your own.
EBooks are easy to create and if you have something that people are willing to pay for, an eBook is a very good way to get started in an online business. Once you have found a topic for you eBook and created it, then you can start the process of getting it to your target audience. The key word is target audience, and by this I mean the people who are most likely to be interested enough to purchase your eBook. You must decide the people that you want to target and where you can best locate them online.
This is just one idea for a new online business and there are so many other ideas that you can come up with if you really take the time to plan your business. There were 47 million websites added in 2009 and I would guarantee you that of those 47 million very few of them are up and running today. Take a few days to search the internet for ideas for your new business then visit WorldSubmits.com to get the cost of your website tools. You can be up and running online in no time at all. WorldSubmits has tools for you to create your own website with Website Tonight or the Dream Design Team can build it for you.
I have a few friends that are experiencing great success online and they are doing it with the help or WorldSubmits.com
If you are in the market for a new website, make sure that you do your homework first; you will find a lot of Web Hosting Companies online. There is always promises of great services and prices, but most important is do they offer what you need for your website and do they have good customer service. It's your time and money so make sure you spend it wisely.
