Understanding The Domain Registration Process For Newcomers

Written by Dhruv Patel

Wednesday, 04 November 2009 19:34

by DhruvPatel

So, it is time for you to get a website for your business or your personal use. It is a confusing, I know, but do not panic. It does not need to be as difficult as you think. Just follow along and you will learn what you need to know about understanding the domain registration process.

You first need to select the domain name you want. The domain name is what you will use for your link on your website. It will have to be registered with a licensed registrar of Internet domains. You will find many companies on the Internet that offer this service. When you find a registrar you will see a section on the website to check the name you want to use. It is only possible for one company or person to own a domain name, because it is unique like a signature.

We will imagine that your company name is Jones Fine Furniture. You should try to completely match the name of your domain to the name that is associated with you. On the registrar website enter the name jonesfinefurniture. It will also give you the option to select the kind of extension you want to use as well.

The most recognized extension, . Com, will go on the end of the name you chose for your domain. It is most recognized because it has been used longer than any other extension on the web. After you enter jonesfinefurniture.com you will be able to determine if the name is still available. The whois is database contains all domain names on the Internet, and the registrar you choose will use this database to see if your domain name is available.

If the name was available, you have managed to get through one of the most difficult steps. Getting the domain name you want is one of the most important steps in the process. Now the name will need to be registered. You are not really buying the name, but leasing it for the time you want to use it.

You will be offered a lease on the name for more than one year or a single year if you like. The registrar registers the name for you and also serves as an administrator for the name. The steps you need to follow should be easy to understand as you go through the registration process. Be sure to register the name as soon as you find one available, you do not want someone else to beat you to it. Registering the name for a number of years will usually get you a better deal.

Now you have gotten the name for your website. The next step is for you to find a plan for hosting your website. Many domain registrars will be web hosts as well. If that is the case, you can choose them to register the name and to host the website. It is a good idea to compare prices at many web hosting companies. Prices will be very different from one host to the next, and it is not necessary to pay a great deal for hosting your website.

You are almost finished now. Making the transfer of your website to the computers of the hosting company is the last step. When you complete that the transfer, everyone on the Internet will be able to find the new website. Understanding the domain registration process is not really so difficult. Registrars will have information on their websites to make it all much more understandable for you.

Author Info:

Dhruv Patel is a customer of DreamHost. He has created site to help new DreamHost customers and to promote DreamHost by giving DreamHost coupon. You can also find detailed DreamHost review there.

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