How Domain Registration Works
Domain name registration is not something for anyone to feel intimidated by.
First, you have to choose a company that offers domain registration. There is a number of domain registrars out there, you’ll be safe with one of he big names like Yahoo, GoDaddy, 1 and 1 or Network Solutions. The price for a one year’s domain registration shouldn’t be more than $9. If it is, there is probably some extra services or a web hosting plan included.
This process can be different from site to site. It depends upon the site and how they are set up. Registering a domain name is a necessary process, an on-line contract that proves that the domain name is yours and no one else can use it. It is a set group of terms and conditions that you and all others must adhere to. Some sites take care of this for you and you are required to do nothing; while others require you to fill out a long and detailed form regarding the domain name registration.Generally it is a straightforward step-by-step process, where you just have to follow the instructions on screen. No technical knowledge is required, you only have to fill out your contact information. When you start building a web site, your web developer will know how to make your website appear at your domain name and will take care of it.
No technical knowledge is neededSometimes you may be asked for a Name Server. This is important if you are already using a web hosting service that is not your domain registrar. You can ask your tech people to contact that web host and find out what the name servers are, or you can register your domain with the default name servers. This information can always be changed later.
When you register a name, you need to decide for how long you wish to reserve it. Every domain name registrar, has a pricing chart. Note the longer you reserve your name upfront, the more you’ll save.
See what else is included in the price
Some providers may offer free extras with the domain registration. If they are primarily a web hosting provider, the domain name is part of a web hosting plan, which you are going to need if you are planning to get a website. Another popular feature is Private Registration, when you have an option to hide your registration information from potential spammers. This costs just a couple of bucks more, if you hate deleting tens of spam messages from your inbox every day, we suggest you take it.
