Domain Name:
- A domain name is a string which registered to the website that defines a authority and control over the website with in the Internet.
- Domain names are formed according to the rules and procedures by the Domain Name System (DNS).
- Domain names are used in various networking contexts, application-specific naming and addressing purpose.
- In general a domain name represents a IP (Internet Protocol).
Registering a Domain Name:
- Select a good domain name according to the rules and procedures of the DNS.
- Ex:- Google domain name www.google.com.
- Getting a domain name involves registering the name with an organisation called ICANN ( Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers). Through a domain name registrar.
- The registrar will charge the register fee for registering the domain name for the website.
- The website owner should have a credit card or PayPal account to pay the registration fee to the registrar.
- The fee costs between US $10 to US $35 for the name.
- That will give the right to the name for a year and it should be renewed annually for same amount per annum.
- Most registrars automatically park domain by default without asking.
- Some registrars provide a free email address at own domain name while it is parked at their site.
List of Domain Name registrars:
- Godaddy.
- 1and1 Internet.
- Name cheap.
- Dotster.com.
Advantages of Domain Name:
- The most memorable way to find the website with domain name.
- The key word of domain name explains the functions of the organisation.
- The next call to the action that the user follow.
- The best technique to protect the brand online.
- A domain name gives the credibility. Only few people will be willing to do business with a company with out a domain name.
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