A domain name is a unique name that
identifies a specific place on the Internet. An example of a
domain name is 'Amazon.com'. Domain names can be up to 67 characters
long.
Do
I need a web site to reserve a domain name?
No. It is important to reserve a
domain name quickly, before someone else gets it - then think
about creating a web site. Or not. Names are registered for a
variety of other reasons: for investment purposes, to 'protect'
other names, to attract additional visitors, etc.
What
if the domain name I want is not available?
Register a variation of that name.
If the name consists of two or more words, try it with and without
dashes. If it's a company name, include (or exclude) 'co' or
'corp' or 'company'. And if it lends itself to it, try singular
and plural versions.
Can
I reserve more than one domain name?
You can reserve as many names as
you like. If you are doing business on the Internet, additional
names are useful to 'protect' your company name and increase
traffic to your site.
What's
the difference between COM, NET and ORG names?
These extensions were originally
intended to identify COMmercial firms, NETwork providers and
non-profit ORGanizations - but that intent is now largely ignored.
COM names are still preferred for commercial web sites, but ORG
and NET names are often reserved to 'protect' COM names - to
keep others from getting them.
For
how many years should I reserve a domain name?
If it is a company name, or names
'protecting' a company name - a longer period of time is better.
You don't want to risk losing a name each year if you forget
to renew. For 'investment' names, shorter periods might be more
appropriate.
The
Registration Process
Do
I need to furnish any technical information to register a domain
name?
No, only the domain name that you
want and basic name/address information.
Is
there a delay before my registration is submitted?
No, domain registrations are submitted
within seconds of the completion of your order.
Are
there any additional fees?
No, the fees quoted on our web site
are the only fees necessary for domain ownership. There are no
additional charges.
When
a domain name is registered, who is the actual owner of the name?
You are. You can change it or move
it whenever you want - without our permission or involvement.
Or you can just leave it on our server.
Do you
register and host International domain names?
You may initiate the transfer of your domain name to
LookAnswer Hosting by completing the online order form and selecting the
option. Don't forget that domain name transfers qualify to get a reduced
hosting rate.
After
Your Domain Name Has Been Reserved
I
just reserved a domain name, why does it still show as 'available'?
It may take a day or two for a newly
reserved domain name to make it's way to the Internet databases.
Until it does the name will still show as 'available'. But it
is not available. Once you receive our email confirmation, the
name is yours and may not be reserved by anyone else.
I
entered incorrect information when I registered a name, how can
I change it?
You can correct the information
online by accessing our Maintenance Control Panel and using the
registry key shown in our e-mail confirmation.
I
lost your email confirmation, how can I find out what my registry
key is?
Just email us, mention your domain
name, and we'll email you your registry key.
I
tried to change my domain information, but my registry key doesn't
work?
Make sure that domain name and registry
key are entered in lowercase and do not enter any additional
spaces. If possible, cut and paste domain name and registry key
directly from our confirmation e-mail.
I
spelled my domain name incorrectly when I registered it, how
can I change it?
Unfortunately, it can't be changed.
You can change just about anything on a registration, but you
can't change the domain name itself. The new domain name would
have to be registered just as the old name was.
How
do I start using my domain name?
Your domain name 'points' to our
servers. If you have free space (from AOL or geocities, for example)
we can 'forward' (redirect) your name to that space. Or you can
open a web hosting account with a web provider and have the name
're-pointed' to their servers.
What
is web forwarding (as mentioned above)? How can I get it?
When your domain is entered in a
browser, the browser gets to our server and is then re-directed
to any URL you specify. We offer one year free web forwarding,
$25 per year after that. To have your domain forwarded, just
e-mail us your domain and the URL of the page you would like
us to forward it to.
How
can I use my domain name if I open a web hosting account?
Your web host will provide you with
their primary and secondary nameserver information. You can then
click on 'Modify Domain' on our web site to change the initial
registration data - and 're-point' your domain name to their
servers.
You
mention 'free domain parking' on your web site, what is that?
Your domain name points to our server,
to a temporary page which indicates that your name was reserved.
It is 'parked' on our server and can remain there indefinitely
- at no charge. Or if you choose, you can re-point it to another
server.
Registrar
Transfers - Switching to our service
Can
I transfer or renew a domain name originally registered with
a different company?
Domain
Names for Protection and Increased Business
How
can additional domain names protect me from 'domain poachers'?
Business is stolen from successful
web sites by people registering variations of their domain names.
Protect yourself by registering the variations yourself. If you
have a COM name, register the ORG and NET versions. If your name
has two or more words, register it with and without dashes. If
it makes sense, register singular and plural versions.
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