Archive for November, 2009
As the editor of DomainNameWire.com, I’m
frequently e-mailed by people asking for domain name advice.
Specifically, what should they look for when registering a
domain name for their company? This may be basic for some of
you, but I hope some of my readers gain value from this.
Let me start with the things to avoid when registering a domain
name that will be used for your main company web site.
1. Never use a hyphen. If your domain is some-name.com, many
people will forget the hyphen when typing your name into the
browser or sending e-mail to you. This can result in lost
business. 2. Avoid digits if possible. Using digits requires you
to spell the domain name out to people. For example2.com, you
need to tell people it’s the digit “2″ rather than the word
“two” or even “to”.
Here are the positive things to look for in a domain name.
1. .Com extension. It’s imperative that your domain name be
available with a .com extension. I’ve seen businesses and major
web sites try to get away with .net or .org, and perhaps half of
their intended visitors land on someone else’s web site. Or
worse, confidential e-mails are sent to the wrong domain. 2.
Easy to spell. Keep in mind that your spelling might be better
than most people! 3. Short. Try to keep it to 2 words, 3 maximum
and 20 characters or fewer.
These are general guidelines applicable to your main company
domain name. There are instances where hyphens, numbers, and
non-.com domain extensions are fine for secondary sites and
search engine-optimized sites. But your company’s main domain
should follow these general guidelines. Good luck
Andrew Allemann, Domainnamewire.com
http://www.articlesbase.com/domain-names-articles/how-to-choose-the-right-domain-name-for-your-company-908.html
It’s no secret that economic times are tight, and it’s quite possible that no group is more profoundly affected than small business owners. Every penny counts these days, and it’s important that every investment yield a significant return. So in this economic situation, why would you even consider paying top dollar for a premium domain name? The answer is that premium domain names, also called “simple domain names,” can make a huge difference for your business.
What is a premium domain name, you ask? A premium domain name is a domain name that was registered at one time but is now available again. Shrewd business owners bought up the most intuitively-named domains long ago such as pizza.com and flowers.com. But owners of these domain names are now willing to part with them for the right price. Some domain names have gone for as much as $7 million, but many are available for anywhere from several hundred dollars to several thousand dollars.
Given the amount that a domain name can cost, why would you choose to pay for a premium domain name? Here are 3 reasons.
1. Instant Branding. When you use a premium domain name, you automatically brand yourself. Not only will your domain name be a breeze to remember, but people will instantly associate your product with your name. If your domain name is vodka.com, you won’t need to spend much time trying to educate your potential customers about the nature of your product.
2. Increase Search Engine Ranking. Search engines take into account the relevance of your domain name to your product or service, so the easier it is to associate your domain name to your product, the higher your search engine ranking will be.
3. Increased Traffic. Direct navigation occurs when an internet user types a search word directly into the browser address line rather than using a search engine. So if a person types “shoes.com” into the address line, comes up with your website, and clicks the link to your site, that user has navigated directly to your site. As you might imagine, having a premium domain name can make a huge difference in the amount of traffic that comes to your site via direct navigation. And you didn’t spend a single penny on marketing that would direct that user to your site!
When you consider the fact that 80% of adults in the United States use the internet regularly, it seems like a good investment to spend whatever it takes to purchase a premium domain name.
If you’re a small business owner, consider the possibility of purchasing a premium domain name and set some of your marketing budget aside to do so. Go to the website “register.com” to see if there is a domain name available that is relevant to your product or service, and then do some research to see what kind of return on your investment you might see if you purchase that domain name. If this kind of research seems overwhelming, consider consulting an internet marketing professional to help you determine whether a premium domain name is a worthwhile investment for your business. An internet marketing professional can also help you access search tools that will tell you which domain names will benefit you the most.
Although it seems like a big investment, purchasing a premium domain name can make a huge difference in the success of your business. A premium domain name will allow you to cut down on marketing spending in the long run, it will increase your search engine rankings, and it will help potential customers associate your business with your name. Consider the investment. It may be well worth it!
Seomul Evans
http://www.articlesbase.com/domain-names-articles/3-reasons-to-invest-in-a-premium-domain-name-721335.html
When it comes to registering your domain name you want to pick a
domain name registrar that will work with you, help you choose
the best domain name, not overcharge you, and provide you with
all of the information you need to make the best possible
decisions regarding your registrar account. There are thousands
of domain name registrars on the net and most of them offer the
service legitimately and at an affordable price. However, there
are certain sites you will want to look out for and the
following suggestions will give you some information on
questions you should ask and answers you should have in writing
before doing business with a registrar.
* Make Sure You Own It
First of all, when you register and buy your domain name you
want to make sure you are buying it and that it is yours. You
don’t want to simply register a domain name under someone else’s
control. This looks unprofessional and does not give you the
presence on the web you are looking for. Instead, ask the
registrar if you are buying the URL and if you will own it, the
answer might surprise you.
* ICANN Accreditation
No matter what domain name registrar you choose make sure they
are accredited by ICANN, which stands for the Internet
Corporation of Assigned Names and Numbers. If they are
accredited, then they are more than likely a legitimate
registrar with which to do business.
* Expiration Date
You also need to ask how long you are buying the URL for and
what the expiration date is. There is nothing worse than not
knowing how long your registration is good for and then all of a
sudden having you URL expire. Don’t let this happen to you!
Instead, register your domain name for as many years in advance
as possible and if the address is about to expire let your
registrar know you expect to receive notification. * Contact
Information
Contact information for your domain name registrar should be
readily available and they should be available at all times that
they say they are. You might want to test this to make sure they
are available before you buy from them. There is no particular
registrar you must buy from, so if you are uncomfortable with
one simply move on to another.
* Hosting
Another important question to ask your domain name registrar is
if they offer hosting services as well. Many of them do and
frequently a two in one package is an easy and effective way to
go. However, make sure you have all the information and answers
you need before buying a domain name or signing up for hosting
Michael Turner
http://www.articlesbase.com/domain-names-articles/selecting-a-domain-name-registrar-how-to-avoid-getting-burned-935.html
Recently, we had a home bought out under the eminent domain laws.
The State has not sent us any information to file for our taxes.
Is eminent domain exempt from capitol gain earnings on your income tax?
I’ve looked through the IRS’s website and can’t find an exmeption for it but can’t figure why the state would not send us some type of reporting form.
Any information or links that you can provide will be greatly appreciated.
Actually, if you have a gain more than the $250,000 or $500,000 that can be excluded, you have the option of buying replacement property up to 2 years after the conversion, to defer the non-excluded gain until you sell that house.
If you fail to obtain replacement property, or if you elect not to report purchasing replacement property, the conversion is reported as if it were an ordinary sale.
Where do I start on registering a domain name on my own? I’m not asking for GoDaddy or any other domain registrars to register it FOR ME. I want to know where can I register/claim a domain directly. To try and make the question simpler, where or how does GoDaddy register domain names for people who want that available domain name?
You cannot register a domain on your own without an accredit ICANN accredited registrar.
If you want to become an ICANN-accredited registrar, you can take a look here: http://www.icann.org/en/registrars/accreditation.htm
But it is not easy; you must have US$70,000 in working capital requirements and insurance coverage of at least $500,000.
If you don’t have the budget and still want to sell domains, you can become a reseller for an ICANN accredited registrar.
For example, a site like http://www.JordanSoft.com is a Wild West Domain Reseller similar to GoDaddy. They are even cheaper than GoDaddy!
Start selling domains by becoming a reseller today, http://www.JordanSoft.net is offering the Wild West Domain Reseller at the minimum price.
Hi, I would like to register a domain name completely free. Is there any site that will do this?
If you want a free option for a domain name, you can check the following:
http://www.co.cc: YourName.co.cc
http://www.co.nr: YourName.co.nr
http://dot.tk: YourName.tk
However, you would not own the domain as per their terms and they will always have the right to cancel your domain.
Therefore, I recommend you to avoid those free options and register your domain names with sites like http://www.JordanSoft.com.
If you register your .com domain name with http://www.JordanSoft.com for $7.99, you will get the following for free:
. Free Complete E-Mail
. Free Hosting (Windows or Linux, 10 GB Disk Space, 150 GB Transfer)
. Total DNS Control
I have a computer I can use for a server. I have it all set up, but I want to know if you really HAVE to register a domain name, or if there is another way to do it. Like assigning an alias to the IP address.
a domain name is an alias to the IP. Thats what DNS is for
You have to pay. It doesn’t cost much, go to godaddy, its probably less then $10
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Here is a quick powerful video that specifically shows you how to get your own “domain name” that will essentially be your website address online.
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This is an instructional, how to, training video by Mark Buhagiar on how to use the Google Keyword tool to find great available domains to register.
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Mark Buhagiar is a business owner with over twenty one years of experience running his own business. He is qualified as a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer and his companies have achieved accreditation as a Microsoft Certified Partner and a Microsoft Small Business Specialist. Mark and his team are also expert at implementing and customizing SQL based accounting and business software.
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