Do you need a domain name for your business Here are just a few ways of purchasing one.
1. Think Up and Register Your Own Original Domain Name
Think up your own original name and register it at a domainname registrar. Although this seems obvious, many people feel that all the good domain names are already taken.
It is true that it wont be easy to come up with a suitablename that has not already been registered. However, with some careful thought, you may come up with your own original domain name.
For example, I once was going to buy a certain domain name but someone else beat me to it. Upon reflection, I came up with a comparable (if not better) domain name myself and simply registered it.
2. Buy Already Expired Domain Names
Sometimes you can find the domain name you want from a list of already expired domain names. (I did!)
Visit whois.net (or a similar site) to Search through deleted domains by keyword.
This way you pay no commission (just the nominal domain name registration fee) as you are simply registering a new domain name.
3. Buy Domain Names on eBay
Another source of domain names is eBay. Look under both of these categories:
4. Approach the Domain Name Registrant
Perhaps the name you want has already been registered by someone else. Why not approach the domain name owner and make an offer The owners contact information may be available on their website or from the domain name registrar.
5. Search the Internet
Visit domain name brokers, for sale and classified sites, forums, newsgroups, expiring domain names websites, search engines, auction sites, and other websites to find your domain name.
These, then, are just a few suggestions on where to buy your domain names.
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Everyone likes a bargain. Its even wise to keep ones costs down. On the other hand, you can be so cheap that you cut your own throat.
Here are two ways to register a domain name for free andsome reasons why you might not want to.
1. You Must Have Your Own Top Level Domain (TLD) Name
Your business website should definitely have its own top level domain (TLD) name. This means a name likeyourcompany.com. It doesnt mean a subdomain of someoneelses domain name, such as yourcompany.someisp.net.
Sometimes persons hesitate to register a proper domain namebecause of cost, lack of knowledge, or indecision. However,paying the nominal fee charged by the domain registrar for your own domain name can reap rich dividends.
A Uniform Resource Locator (URL) or Internet address like(ignoring the http part) someisp.net/hosting-accounts/yourco/, or yourcompany.someisp.net, just doesnt look as professional as yourcompany.com. It might be free (as in included with your web space) but it just doesnt cut it.
Consider: If you put your URL on your letterheads, business cards, signs, et cetera, which Internet address looks more professional
If you mention your URL on your radio advertising or to a customer over the phone, which one will be easier to remember
As well, what if your web host goes out of business or youdecide that you want to change to another provider. Now, you need to notify everyone that you have now changed toyourcompany.someotherisp.net. You will also need to change all your stationery, signs, and advertising to reflect the change.
On the other hand, the domain name yourcompany.com, could be transferred from one web host to another simply byinforming your domain name registrar of the change.
So, to avoid losing business and incurring unnecessary additional costs, be sure you have your own top level domain name.
2. Should You Get a Free Top Level Domain
It is possible to get a free top level domain from Dot TK (@www.dot.tk). (You may also get paid dot tk (.tk) domains from them.) However, there can be disadvantages to usinga free top level domain name.
Here are some of the restrictions noted on the Dot TKwebsite.
You may register no more than three free domain names.
The ownership of the free domain remains with Dot TK.This means that you cant sell it. (Of course, if youpay for the domain you do own it and can transfer it toa new owner.)
Also, if you dont have 25 visitors come to your home page within a ninety day period, your free domain name registration is cancelled.
You need to have existing web content somewhere so thatyour dot tk name can be forwarded to it.
There may well be other disadvantages.
Apparently, Dot TK uses frames to show your website. Thisbeing the case, you may have issues with navigation (bookmarking or finding specific pages) and search engine friendliness.
Therefore, for serious business use, consider carefully the true cost of free domain names.
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