If you
would like us to register a domain name for you we would be happy to do so. We use a fully accredited Registrar of domain names. ICANN,
the governing body of domain names, has approved the registration company we use as a registrar. Our registration services compete directly with those of Network Solutions/Verisign and Register.com.
Step #1
We will determine if the domain name you
wish to use is available, this is part of our service.
Step #2
Send in your payment as we can not register a domain name until we have received payment.
Unfortunately there is no guarantee that the domain name will still be available until we actually register the domain name.
Step #3
Register the domain. If you do not have
a hosting site at this time we will park the domain name until you are ready to use it.
The fee structure varies dependent upon the extension and length of registration.
A brief example is a Dot Com (.com) extension. The cost is $ 9.34 per year to a max of ten years. For a price quote please contact us by
e-mail.
These are the domain name extensions currently available, with the first three being the most common.
.com .net .org .us .info .biz .ws
.tv .cc .de .jp .be .at .uk .nz
Your domain name would look like this "yourdomain.com"
without the quotes. Please note there are no spaces allowed.
As part of our service we will park your domain name, re-direct your domain name (if we registered it) and
notify you when it is time to renew your registration.
Questions;
What is a domain name?
A domain name is a Web address. The domain name is the same as an IP address (which represents
a physical point on the Internet), except the domain name is letters and numbers that make sense to humans, while the IP address is a series of numbers. Thus a domain name locates an organization or other entity on
the Internet. When someone types a domain name into a Web browser, the requested Web page will open. For example, the domain name www.yourdomain.com locates an Internet address for "yourdomain.com."
A domain name consists of a top-level and a second-level domain. The "com" part of the domain name generally reflects the type or purpose of the organization or entity and
is called the top-level domain (TLD) name. The part of the domain name located to the left of the dot (" . ") — "yourdomain" in this case — is called the second-level domain (SLD) name. The second-level domain name —
being the "readable" part of the address — refers to the organization or entity behind the Internet address. Second-level domains must be registered through an Internet Corporation for Assigned Names & Numbers (ICANN)
accredited registrar.
What does it mean to register a domain name?
The Internet domain name system (DNS) consists of a directory of all the domain names and their
corresponding computers registered to particular companies and persons using the Internet. When you register a domain name, it will be associated with the computer on the Internet you designate during the period the
registration is in effect.
Note that the above description applies to domains that are registered and hosted. If the registrant elects to, a domain can instead be registered and parked. A parked
domain name does not need a DNS affiliation.
Can you register a domain without having a hosting provider yet?
You can register as many domains names as you'd like and choose to have them parked until you have
found a hosting provider. To do so, register a domain name and select "Parking." If this option is chosen, a Parked Page will be displayed while you finish creating your site, sell the domain, etc. The temporary site
will inform anyone passing by that this is the future location of your site. The temporary site will be active 24-48 hours after you have completed the registration.
What does it mean to park a domain name?
Essentially, to park a domain name means to reserve your registered domain until you have
created the site content, found a hosting provider, or sold the domain to a third party. When you park your site, a temporary Web page will be displayed until you have decided what to do with the domain. Registrants
who do not yet have a hosting provider often use domain name parking.
Parking options include a one-page Web site that will inform the visitor to the site that, for example, this page is “Under Construction,” “Coming Soon,” or “For Sale.”
You can also elect to have a customized page displayed. To set up your parked domain,
How do domain names work?
A domain name is very similar to an address forwarding service. The domain name is the address people
type in their web browser to get to your web site. The domain name then points to the "real" address that contains your web site. The "real" address is called the IP address and is a series of numbers, such as
123.23.234.45. This IP address then points to the location on the server that contains your web site files. The reason we use domain names instead of IP addresses is because for most people a name, rather than a
series of numbers, is much easier to remember. So, your domain name points to your IP address, which in turn points to your web site which allows users all across the Internet to view your web pages
What is a name server?
Name servers are the Internet's equivalent to a phone book. A name server maintains a directory
of domain names and matching IP addresses. The information from all the name servers across the Internet is then gathered in the Central Registry. Host companies check in with the Central Registry on a regular
schedule to get updated name server information, which makes it possible for people across the Internet to access your web site. When your domain is set up, information about your domain name is added to our name
servers. That information is then sent from us to the Central Registry to be used by the other name servers on the Internet.
It usually takes about 48 hours before name servers on other networks will be able to access the information after the Central Registry gets it. This 48-hour period is
referred to as propagation.
What do You do with your domain once it's been registered?
Now that the registration is complete, you have a few options on how to put your domain name to
use.
Acquire a hosting account.
Modify your domain name servers (DNS) to the
addresses provided by your hosting
provider.
Upload your web site to the Internet.
The more domain names you register, the better. Prevent others from
registering a similar domain name to yours – just to steal away your customers! What to do with all these names? Forward them to your main domain name!
Maybe you haven’t decided what to do with your new domain name. Don’t
worry – there’s no rush. You can leave it parked with for the length of your registration.
Can you change a domain name or get a refund if You misspelled it when You ordered
it?
We are unable to change or edit the spelling of a domain name after it has been registered.
The system is setup to attempt to register the domain exactly as it is entered. Should the registration succeed, charges will be incurred even if the domain entered was not what the person actually intended to type.
The system only knows what is actually typed. Because we are charged the moment any domain is submitted, registrations are not refundable.