Selecting A Domain Name That Clicks!
by BB Lee (C)2005
mailto:smallbizbits@yahoo.com
Laptop Battery After making the decision to join the World Wide Web
Business
Community. Another important step awaits your
attention.
When you fire up your favorite web browser and type in the domain name of a website you want to view, the first thing that happens is that a request is sent to the server that is hosting that website. This server is found via the Domain Name Server (DNS) system, which associates the domain name (which we humans understand) and the address of the server that is hosting that website (which the computers understand). Once that request is received by the server, it looks at the files of the website to determine what happens next.
Thinkpad You will certainly want to select a Domain Name for
your
business.
(800) 2165 (435) 3433 DNS (Domain Name Servers) DNS (Domain Name Servers) A Domain Name ServerM (DNS) keeps a database of domain names and their associated IP addresses. When a user searches for a domain name, the request must go through a Domain Name Server (DNS) to translate the domain name and obtain the corresponding IP address. This way the request can be routed to the correct server where the website resides.
Microsoft That's right! Your very own Domain Name for your
online
business.
To add new name servers, look at Option 1. Enter your two name servers in the provided text boxes, and then click the "Enter Name Servers" button to save your changes. use them, look at Option 2. Choose the name servers from the drop down menus (you can choose up to 10 different name servers), and then click the "Select Name Servers" button to save your changes.
Laptop Computers Selecting the right domain name is often a hard task
for
many new online business owners.
12. What are name servers A name server is a server that returns an IP address when given a domain name. This IP address is basically the domain's location on the Internet. Sometimes name servers are referred as DNS servers (and vice versa) because they essentially perform the same function; when given a domain name, they return the IP address for that domain.
Laptop Computer They want a catchy name that will get attention plus
deliver
the paying customers to their website. Unfortunately,
many
online business owners insist on the wrong name. One
that
is not only improper for their business but also might
give
potential customers the wrong impression.
Berkeley Internet Name Domain An implementation of the Domain Name System protocols, A Domain Name System server (NameID). A Domain Name System resolver library, tools for verifying the proper operation of the DNS server. The B.I.N.D. D.N.S. Server is used on the vast majority of name serving machines on the Internet, providing a robust and stable architecture on top of which an organization's naming architecture can be built.
Desktop Computer I've heard of quite a few online business owners
naming their
new business after a family pet, a child, or
significant other.
Not necessarily in that order!
Notebooks But, alas, that "catchy" name might make it difficult
for
potential customers to find your website or you might
attract
the wrong crowd.
Lenovo And speaking on the wrong crowd...
"I guess you've heard the joke about the elderly woman
who
hooked impressive rugs for a living and decided to
start a website
called hookers.com. Well, she received many hits to
her website from
many disappointed lecherous male surfers, so the story
Hard Drive goes."
Travelstar Before deciding the proper Domain Name let's cover a
few basics:
Gateway What's A Domain Name?
In basic terms a domain name is your business name on
the World
Wide Web. This is how customers will find your
website. The
domain will show your location and whether your
website is
commercial (com) organizational (org) educational(edu)
Laptop Parts governmental(gov) or any one of several other
suffixes.
Software How Might A Domain Reflect Your Business?
If you repair cars, your domain might be:
-www.autorepairs.com
-www.Qualityautorepairs.com
Hard Drives If you design websites a good domain might be: -www.Qualitywebdesigners.com -www.cheapwebdesigns.com
Electronics If you sell house plants a good domain name might be: www.houseplantsforyou.com www.houseplants.com
Canon If you repair computers a good domain name might be: www.computerservice.com www.computer-repair.com
Desktop Pc By reflecting exactly what your business concerns it
will be
easier for potential customers to find your website
even if
they don't know the exact URL (Universal Resource
Locator)
They might simply go to a search engine like
Google.com and
type the kind of business they are looking for.
Suppose you
own a home based computer repair service on the
Internet.
A potential customer types "computer repair" on
google...and up pops your website! They visit your
website.
Contact you about your repair services. Cool...huh?
Desktop Computers What's The Deal With The Suffix?
Selecting a suffix is important. Even though com, net,
org,
gov, edu, tv, enjoy amazing popularity, It would be
wise to
select com. Why? Because it is the most popular.
Plus "com" is the one your browser will automatically
fill in if
someone types in your business name without the
suffix. Once
again this will make it easier for a potential
customer
to locate your website. Only use net, org, or any
other
suffix if "com" is not available.
Think Pad Availability?
After selecting your Domain Name you should
determine if that name is available. You might want
to
download a domain lookup tool. Or use a domain lookup
service online. Many webhosting services have a
domain
lookup tool readily available.
Repair Domain Lookup Tool
http://www.whois.net
Data Recovery Download Doman Lookup Tools at:
http://www.downloads.com
Cisco
If your desired Domain Name is available NOW is the
perfect
time to decide if you want to register the name and
select
a web hosting package. Usually you will have the
option to
register the name for a year, two years, three for a
predetermined price. I've seen prices
starting at $9.99 and up per year.
Keyboard Note: Many webhositng services offer free domain
registration
with a webhosting package. Many webhosting packages
start at
around $15.00 and up per month for a starter website.
Monitor Sources
Yahoo Hosting
-http://geocities.yahoo.com/
Desktop
Let's Review:
-Decide You Want A Professional Name That Gets
Attention.
-Select A Name That Describes Your Business.
-Select A Name That Will Be Easy To Find Online.
-Check Availability.
-Register Your Domain With Optional Hosting Package.
Infosys After reading this informative article you should have
a good
understanding on selecting a Domain Name That Clicks!
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