What is a Domain Name and How Does it Work?

WHAT IS A
DOMAIN
NAME
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If you're new to domain names, this is what you'll
learn by reading this presentation:
- What Is A Domain Name
- Do You Own Or Rent A Domain Name
- Most Popular Domain Name Extensions
- What Is The Cost Of A Domain Name
- What Are Domain Name Registrars
- How To Register A Domain Name

First steps toward installing and setting up a self-
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* Making a decision about a domain name (or URL –
Unique Resource Locator)
* Purchasing the registration of that name through a
domain registrar.
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WHAT IS A DOMAIN NAME

A domain name is the unique web address that you
type in your web browser’s address bar in Firefox,
Google Chrome, or Opera to visit a web site.
An example of a domain name is:

I emphasize the word unique because no two
domain names can be the same. If someone else has
registered the domain name you want, you CAN’T
have it.
With that in mind, it sometimes takes a bit of time to
find a domain that isn’t already in use, and is
available for you to use.

Because you want to establish a brand of yourself,
then it is beneficial to register a domain name which
includes your personal name.

It is preferable to register a domain name with a
.com extension over the other extensions, but if you
are “unfortunate” enough to have a reasonably
common name, then the .com option may not be
available, even if you put a hyphen (-) in between
your first and last names.

If this is the case, you could try one of the other
domain name extensions, such as:
.org
.net
.info

Alternatively, if you are adamant you want a .com
domain name, you could try and register something
along the lines of the following to include your
personal name…

YourNameBlog.com
YourNameOnline.com
YourNameMarketing.com
AskYourName.com
WorkWithYourName.com
LearnXYZWithYourName.com
(XYZ – Spanish, Guitar, WordPress, etc.)

With a little imagination you should be able to come
up with something both suitable and brandable if
the obvious choice is not available.

DO YOU OWN
OR RENT A
DOMAIN NAME

In reality, when you “buy” a domain name, you
don’t really own it - you are purchasing the right to
use that domain name for the period of time
specified in your order.
You can register a domain name for one year or up
to ten years.
DO YOU OWN OR RENT A DOMAIN NAME

Most registrars give you the option of signing up for
a service called Auto Renew.
This service automatically renews your domain
name, and bills the charges to the credit card you
have set up on that account.

The registrar sends you a reminder a few months in
advance, telling you it’s time to renew.
If you do not have the Auto Renew option set up,
you need to log in to your registrar account before it
expires, and manually renew your domain name.

DOMAIN NAME
EXTENSIONS

When registering a domain name, be aware of the
extension that you want.
The .com, .net, .org, .info, or .biz extension that you
see tagged at the end of any domain name is the
Top-Level Domain (TLD) extension.
DOMAIN NAME EXTENSIONS

When you register your domain name, you’re asked
to choose the extension you want for your domain.
Just because you have registered your domain as a
.com doesn’t mean that someone else doesn’t, or
can’t own the very same domain name with a .net.

So if you register YourName.com, and it becomes a
hugely popular site among your readers, someone
else can come along and register Yourname.net, and
run a similar site to yours.

The other reason could be that that person have the
same first and last name as you.
If you want to prevent this problem you can register
your domain name with all available extensions.

THE COST OF A
DOMAIN NAME

Registering a domain name costs you anywhere
from $1 to $25 per year, depending on what service
you use for a registrar, and what options (auto
renew, privacy options, search engine submission
services, etc.) you apply to your domain name
during the registration process.
THE COST OF A DOMAIN NAME

When you pay the domain registration fee today,
you need to pay another registration fee when the
renewal date comes up again in a year, or two, or
five - how many years you chose to register your
domain name for.
The usual price for a .com domain name is about $10
per year.
THE COST OF A DOMAIN NAME

REGISTERING A
DOMAIN NAME

Domain registrars are companies that sells domain
names.
They must be certified and approved by ICANN -
Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and
Numbers.
REGISTERING A DOMAIN NAME

Although hundreds of domain registrars exist today,
the ones in the following list are popular because of
their:
* longevity in the industry
* competitive pricing
* variety of services they offer in addition to domain
name registration

www.GoDaddy.com
www.NameCheap.com
www.Name.com

No matter where you choose to register your
domain name, here are the steps you can take to
accomplish this task…

1. Decide on a domain name
Doing a little planning and forethought here is
necessary. Many people think of a domain name as
a brand — a way of identifying their web sites or
blogs. Think of potential names for your site; then
you can proceed with your plan.

2. Verify the domain name’s availability
In your web browser, enter the URL of the domain
registrar of your choice
(for example:
www.namecheap.com).

Look for the section on the registrar’s web site that
lets you enter the domain name (typically, a short
text field) to see if it’s available. If the domain name
isn’t available as a .com, try .net or .info.

3. Purchase the domain name
Follow the domain registrar’s steps to purchase the
name using your credit card. After you complete the
checkout process, you receive an email confirming
your purchase, so be sure to use a valid email
address during the registration process.

NOTE: Some of the domain registrars have web
hosting services that you can sign up for, but you
DON'T have to use those services.
Often, you can find web hosting services for a lower
cost than most domain registrars offer.

Now that you know more about:
- What Is A Domain Name
- Do You Own Or Rent A Domain Name
- Most Popular Domain Name Extensions
- What Is The Cost Of A Domain Name
- What Are Domain Name Registrars
- How To Register A Domain Name

IT’S THE RIGHT TIME
TO TALK ABOUT ONE OF THE
BEST DOMAIN REGISTRARS IN THE
WORLD - NAMECHEAP

THIS IS WHY I INVITE TO READ THE
NEXT PRESENTATION CALLED…

FIVE REASONS
TO USE
NAMECHEAP

IN THAT PRESENTATION WE WILL
DISCUSS IN MORE DETAIL ABOUT THE
NAMECHEAP DOMAIN REGISTRAR
AND THE 5 GOOD REASONS
WHY TO USE ITS SERVICES

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