Is a domain name required? Yes, every website has a domain name (www.yourname.com). Your business must register a domain name before your website can be visible to the public. It is not essential to have a domain name registered before working with Transmissions, we can handle the details for you if you choose.
How do I come up with a domain name? Selecting a domain name that suits you can be hard. Remember there is a limitation of 63 characters to the name and you must also consider the appropriate extension (.com, .org, .net, etc.). There is also the option of a pointer for situations where you want to differentiate a specific part of your site. For example, if you add a shopping component to your website you can call it shop.yourdomain.com, a little more descriptive. Transmissions can work to help you select an appropriate name to suits your organization, and we can also help take care of the initial registration process.
How do I search for available names? There are a number of third party domain name registration companies on the web. We recommend Dotster, a well organized service. Dotster allows you to search for any domain name and/or possible combination of a domain name you want. You may consider visiting Dotster to see if the name you have in mind is available.
What if the domain name I want is taken? It may be harder to get the domain name you want because of the market that has sprouted around domain names. You have a number of options if the name you want is already registered. The first (and least expensive) is to find another name that will suite your needs. You can also use Network Solutions WHOIS search to acquire the owner's name, email address, and phone number in order to contact them about a purchase price. In some cases, if someone in direct competition registers a domain name using your name to sell their services, you may have course for legal action.
What if I don't have a website? You don't need a website to register a domain name. Registering while your website is being built is called domain name "parking." It is completely acceptable and legal. Most providers allow you to park your name for free.
Article by Isaac Ferreira, visit www.onlinetransmissions.com for related articles.
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