Important Points to Consider While Purchasing Domain Name
Important Points to Consider While Purchasing Domain Name-: Domain name is the online identity of of any organization and startup or even a blogger like me. Right domain name can provide the right direction you your online presence not only that if you are good in buying domain name then it can be a business opportunity..if you google it you can lots of information on How to buy and sell Domain name for making profit.
If you have blog like me and if you are planning to shift from your blog provider domain for example .blogspot.com or .wordpress.com to your own domain before purchasing a domain consider the following points.
1. Domain name should be like that it should reflect your website content. like www.techtree.com if you look at this website you can easily say that it is a tech website.
2. Your domain name should be attractive and help others to remember it easily.
In today’s information technology era purchasing a domain name is same like purchasing a land in real world. when you are purchasing a domain name this mean your are purchasing a propriety in virtual world but you are paying money in real world so it it very important to take all precaution while purchasing domain name. today getting a good domain name is very difficult it is same like getting a good home in the heart of the city.. ThreeTLD ( Top Level Domain) which are .Com , . Net and .Org are famous today it is very difficult to get your desire domain name in this 3 TLD list of other are given below.
.com–> this is the most popular TLD which was made for commercial websites. today it is very difficult to get your desire domain in this TLD. if you already have a good domain in this TLD save it like Gold because you might be get Good value for this.
.Net–> This is second most popular TLD which was made for Internet technical services.
.Org–> This TLD was made for Non-Profitable organization
.Info–> Info this TLD was made for website which are providing information.
.BIZ–> This TLD was made for for business purpose websites.
Above TLD are most common in the world on the other hand there are other TLD are also available according to country wise like .IN for India, For Germany .DE, For United State .US etc. previously TLD was made according to category but today we can see that even some commercial organization use . ORG TLD and also .Com. it happened because of tremendous growth of information technology. while purchasing a domain name first try to find domain availability in top threeTLD if not available then look for other TLD. you can see domain availability by login registrar website.
List of popular registrars
www.godaddy.com
www.networksolution.com
www.melbourneit.com.au
www.registrar.org.in
www.wildwestdomains.com
www.moniker.com
www.publicdomainregistry.com
While purchasing a domain name with registrar consider the following points
1. First collect detail information about registrar , is it a new player or a old player in this field.
2. Compare the service of registrar with other registrar and take the experience of old customer.
3. Compare the domain cost of one registrar with other registrar with other .
4. Is your registrar is providing the following services in domain control panel.
#. free and unlimited time change in DNS and in name server.
#. Free and unlimited time facility to change in personal information..
#. Free URL forwarding facility.
#. Free e-mail forwarding facility.
If any registrar provides above facility then you can purchase domain from the registrar hassle free. before purchasing a domain from registrar read the term and condition epically regarding the payment system.
Above information was regarding purchase of domain .You can lose your domain due to following two reason.
1. After expiration of your domain name.
2. if your domain is theft by other.
Every domain is registrar for some finite period , minimum period is for one year when your domain expiration date comes near that time your registrar send you mail regarding this , mainly every good registrar send 2 to 3 mail . first one month ago, second 15 days ago, and third one day ago. if you not renew your domain , registrar offering you 15 days grade period still if you not renew your domain you will lose your ownership over your domain.
ICANN ( www.icann.org) ( Internet Corporation For Assigned Names and Number) is governing body for Internet. according to old rule of ICANN , if a registrar want to sell your domain to other registrar then registrar have to take the permission of domain owner but according to new rule this permission is not compulsory but in the place of this another rule which is a registrar couldn’t sell a lock domain even though domain owner as well. so if you want to protect your domain from the theft lock your domain but this period will work for the period which is allotted for your domain.
FAQ about Domain Registration
Q: What is a domain name?
A: A domain name is the address of a website on the internet. It typically consists of a name and a top-level domain extension, such as .com, .org, or .net.
Q: How do I register a domain name?
A: To register a domain name, you need to choose a domain registrar and search for available domain names. Once you find a name you like, you can purchase it for a set period of time, typically one to ten years.
Q: How much does it cost to register a domain name?
A: The cost of registering a domain name can vary depending on the registrar and the top-level domain extension. Generally, a .com domain name will cost around $10 to $15 per year, while less common extensions may cost more.
Q: How long does it take to register a domain name?
A: Domain registration is usually completed within 24 to 48 hours, although some registrars offer expedited services for an additional fee.
Q: Can I transfer my domain name to a different registrar?
A: Yes, you can transfer your domain name to a different registrar at any time. However, some registrars may have restrictions or fees for transferring domain names.
Q: Do I own the domain name I register?
A: When you register a domain name, you are essentially leasing it for a set period of time. After the registration period expires, you will need to renew your registration to continue using the domain name.
Q: What is WHOIS privacy protection?
A: WHOIS privacy protection is a service offered by some registrars that allows you to keep your personal contact information, such as your name and address, private on the public WHOIS database.
Q: Can I register a domain name without a website?
A: Yes, you can register a domain name without a website. Many people register domain names to reserve them for future use or to protect their brand or business name.
Q: What happens if I forget to renew my domain name registration?
A: If you forget to renew your domain name registration, your website and email services may become unavailable. After a certain period of time, your domain name may become available for others to register.
Conclusion
Domain names are the real identity of online presence so purchasing right domain name could put your business and online repo of of your business in right direction..
