On the Web, the domain name is that part of the Uniform Resource Locator (URL) that tells a domain name server using the domain name system (DNS) where to forward a request for a Web page. For example, the domain name www.onlinepersonalssites.com locates an IP address for "onlinepersonalssites.com" at Internet point 72.167.46.29. The “www” refers to the host server. The file extension ".com" refers to the purpose of the company (in this example, "commercial"). It is known as the top-level domain name. The "onlinepersonalssites" part of the domain name defines the company and, together with the top-level file extension, is called the second-level domain name. The second-level domain name, what Web users are most used to, can be thought of as the "readable" version of the Internet address.
Further variance and additions can be used but are not required. A third level can be used to identify a particular host server at the Internet address if needed. For example, where "www" is the name of the server that handles Internet requests, a second server might be called "www2. Sub-domain levels can also be used. For example, you could have "www.yahoo.onlinepersonalssites.com” to lead a user to a specific subdivision on your site.
Second-level domain names (Remember: these are the “readable” versions of Internet addresses) must be unique on the Internet and registered with one of the ICANN-accredited registrars for the COM, NET, and ORG top-level domains. A top-level domain name can be geographic, but to register a U. S. geographic domain name or a domain name under a country code, you must see an appropriate registrar.
To allow multiple individuals, businesses, and organizations to have separate Internet identities while sharing the same Internet server more than one domain name can be mapped to the same Internet address.
An even higher level of domain exists than the top-level domain. It is the highest level known as the root domain. If the dot for the root domain were shown in the URL (which it is not) it would be to the right of the top-level domain name. However, the dot is assumed to be present, never shown.
http://smallbusiness-domain.com/resources/parts_of_a_domain_name
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Whois: Who Has The Domain Name You Want?
The right domain name is crucial for a successful Web business. As your Web address, you need your domain name to match, as closely as it can, the company name or at least to make considerable sense if it doesn’t. The trick is making sure your customer can recall where to find you on the Web.
Easy enough unless your company name has already been taken. Other companies buy up all of the domain names relevant to what they sell or service. They hoard them to stifle competitors. It makes good sense, but what if you NEED that domain name? How do you go about obtaining a domain name already got?
Your Web host offers a service called, “Whois.” Who is the one who has my ideal domain name? Who is the one who owns the name I want? Who is the one I need to contact to have any chance of getting what I need? With Whois, you can answer all of these questions. If your ideal domain name is taken, someone has it. Use Whois to find out whom.
Whois will provide you with the contact information of whoever owns the domain name you want. Call or email. Most companies are willing to negotiate.
Another valuable tool offered by the Whois service kicks in when you finally have your domain name. Set up primarily to safeguard trademarks and copyright infringements, Whois will protect you and your company as well. Anytime someone registers a name similar to yours, you will be alerted. If the name is too close for comfort, use the contact information to call and negotiate. Or turn it over to your lawyers if that does not go well.
http://smallbusiness-domain.com/resources/whois_internet_lookup_tool
Easy enough unless your company name has already been taken. Other companies buy up all of the domain names relevant to what they sell or service. They hoard them to stifle competitors. It makes good sense, but what if you NEED that domain name? How do you go about obtaining a domain name already got?
Your Web host offers a service called, “Whois.” Who is the one who has my ideal domain name? Who is the one who owns the name I want? Who is the one I need to contact to have any chance of getting what I need? With Whois, you can answer all of these questions. If your ideal domain name is taken, someone has it. Use Whois to find out whom.
Whois will provide you with the contact information of whoever owns the domain name you want. Call or email. Most companies are willing to negotiate.
Another valuable tool offered by the Whois service kicks in when you finally have your domain name. Set up primarily to safeguard trademarks and copyright infringements, Whois will protect you and your company as well. Anytime someone registers a name similar to yours, you will be alerted. If the name is too close for comfort, use the contact information to call and negotiate. Or turn it over to your lawyers if that does not go well.
http://smallbusiness-domain.com/resources/whois_internet_lookup_tool
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Yahoo Domains: Review
Yahoo! Small Business offers Yahoo! Domains for $9.95/year. Here's a roundup of reviews and other links related to Yahoo! Domains:
- PC Magazine review - Editor's Choice, thanks to ease-of-use.
- h100best-domain-names.com has a bad user review due to poor customer response.
- UpperHost gives them a 70% favorable review, saying they're a bit expensive and weak on features.
- Tony Cooper's Marketing Madness explains how to grab an expired Yahoo domain.
- MyCgiScripts offers a script to check for expires Yahoo domains.
Overall, Yahoo offers an extremely reliable brand and service -- but you pay a slight premium compared to GoDaddy. Still, Yahoo Domain registration comes in lower than the overpriced Network Solutions and even Dotster.
http://blogumentary.typepad.com/yahoo_domains/2005/04/yahoo_domains.html
Yahoo! Domains
Choosing the right domain name and domain name provider is the first step to creating your new website. Yahoo! Domains is one of the leading domain registrars in the world and has the backing of Yahoo!, a leading internet company. In fact, Yahoo! hosts its domains and websites on the very same servers as Yahoo.com, making it the most reliable domain and hosting provider in the industry.
In addition, Yahoo! provides domain names for as little as $1.99 per year for new customers, and $12.95 for existing customers, with no set up fees. Other, domain providers charge as much as $35 per year and do not provide as many features or functionality as Yahoo! For example, Yahoo! Domains is one of the few companies that provides 24/7 toll free phone and email support.
You can visit Yahoo! Domains at domains.yahoo.com or click here to find out more about Yahoo!'s $1.99/yr domain name offer.
In addition, Yahoo! provides domain names for as little as $1.99 per year for new customers, and $12.95 for existing customers, with no set up fees. Other, domain providers charge as much as $35 per year and do not provide as many features or functionality as Yahoo! For example, Yahoo! Domains is one of the few companies that provides 24/7 toll free phone and email support.
You can visit Yahoo! Domains at domains.yahoo.com or click here to find out more about Yahoo!'s $1.99/yr domain name offer.
Buy Web Hosting, get your Domain Name for Free
Many people do not realize that you need to purchase web hosting services even after you buy a domain name. We recommend that you purchase Yahoo! Web Hosting and get the domain for free, so you can start building your site immediately. We have provided below the lowest possible price on the internet for Yahoo! Web Hosting.
What is a Domain Name?
A domain name can be thought of as the “address” for your website. Most domains consist of the primary name, plus a top level domain name extension such as .com, .org, or .net . For example, for Yahoo.com the name is “Yahoo” plus the top level domain name extension of .com.
For more background on domains please visit this page.
For more background on domains please visit this page.
Picking and Registering a Domain
The most difficult aspect in choosing a domain name is finding a name that you like that is not already in use. The basic rules are simple (maximum length of 63 letters, no special characters such as %, &, *) but most of the obvious and attractive names have already been taken. We recommend that you go to Yahoo Domains Home Page and use their domain availability tool.
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