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How to Find Information on Who Owns a Domain Name

March 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Have you ever wanted to create a website for your business only to find out that the desired domain name is already registered to someone else? What if you wanted to purchase a product from a website but are unsure if the website is really associated with a specific company? These are all examples of why you would like to know who owns a specific registered domain name.

All domain name ownership records are public knowledge. With the right knowledge and ability you are able to check a domain name, see who purchased it and in some cases run a reverse IP check.

Here is a look at how you can find out who owns a specific domain name.

Search Specific Registrar Websites. On every website registrar website there is a section that you can search for domain names. Usually when the name is already registered the registrar’s website will list a link to a site known as WHOIS. The WHOIS is where all the information is kept about who owns a specific domain name. Just click the link to the WHOIS site and all the information will be present on the screen.

Use the WHOIS Site. Sometimes website registrar sites do not list a link to a WHOIS website. If that happens you must check to make sure that the domain name is registered. If it comes up registered you can use a WHOIS site. Popular WHOIS sites include domaintools.com and WHOIS.sc. Each site has a section where you can search for the domain names. When the search is complete it will show you all the available information for that domain name such as who it is registered to, the IP address, what country they live in and other information.

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A Look at the Various Domain Extensions and Who Uses Them

March 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment

There are hundreds of different extensions that can end a domain name. There are .com, .net, .edu and others. While it might appear to the casual observer that these extensions are just a part of the domain name and have nothing to do with the website, the type of extension that you use can really tell an Internet user a lot about your website or business.

Here is a look at some of the most popular types of domain name extensions and what they are commonly used for.

The .com. The .com extension is commonly used by commercial businesses or well known websites. The .com stands for commercial. However, lately .com has been used for those that with to create a well known Internet presence.

The .net. The .net extension is being used mostly by Internet service providers or businesses that are have to do with the structure of the Internet. If the website is not owned by a Internet service provider it is usually someone that directly deals with the Internet like a website hosting service.

The .org. The .org extension is used by those that are an organization. Most .org websites are run by non-profit businesses or well known established organizations.

The .info. The .info extension is used by websites that wish to establish themselves as credible sources for information. It is the fourth most popular website domain name extension.

The .biz. The .biz domain name extension is often used by those that have created a small business on the Internet. The .biz domain extension is starting to be phased out as more businesses turn to .com or .org extensions.

The .mobi. The .mobi extension is becoming more and more popular as more people use websites on their mobile devices. The .mobi stands for mobile and represents websites that are easy to view on mobile devices such as iPhones or Blackberrys.

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How to Create an Email Address That Ends in a Domain Name

February 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Many businesses and websites have an email address that ends in their own domain name. Having an email that is associated with the domain name of your website is often viewed by customers and clients as professional and gives off a good vibe to potential customers. This outlook is why many businesses and websites are starting to create email addresses using their own domain name.

The process of creating your own email address that ends in your domain name is a simple process. Here is a look at the process that you need to go through to create an email address with your domain name at the end.

Check With Your Website Service Package. Almost every website server has some type of email option that they offer those that purchase packages through them. The number of email addresses that are offered will vary depending on the type of package that you order but even the most basic package comes with one or two email addresses.

Sign Into Website Hosting Service. To create an email that ends in a domain name you will need to sign into your website hosting service. In the control panel of the hosting service there will be a create mail account, select that option.

Follow Direction. After selecting create an email address you will be prompted to make the user name and password that you want for the account. When all that information has been placed into the account just click create account and the email address is created.

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How to Registe a .EU Domain Name

February 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment

With the invention of the Internet the business world has gone international. It is as easy as a click of a mouse to take a United States business and open up a website exclusively for the European Union. As long as your business is licensed to operate in the European Union you are able to create a website with a .eu domain extension and therefore create a localized website.

Registering a .eu domain name is easy. Here are a few steps on how to go about registering that .eu domain name.

Choose an Accredited Registrar. To purchase a .eu domain name you will need to go through an accredited registrar website. There is a list of all accredited registrars on the European Registry of Internet Domain Names. You can pick a registrar from the list of names that are available from there. While you can find your own registrars website it is important that you go through an accredited one to make sure the transaction is being handled correctly.

Search for Domain Name on Registrar Website. Once you have chosen a registrar website you can head to that registrar website and search for the chosen domain name. You will need to make sure that you specify that you are searching for a domain name with the .eu suffix of it will show you all available domain names.

Choose an Available Domain Name. After your search is complete you will have a list of available domain names to choose from. There will be a button that you can click that says “Register”. You will click on this to register the name with your registrar website. If the name that you wish to register is unavailable there may be a list of similar names that you can choose from. After you click register you will be given a list of instructions to follow to register your .eu website.

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How to Register A Choosen Domain Name

February 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Domain names are one of the most important factors of a website. Website owners want to have popular, memorable domain names so that Internet users will remember their websites in the future. However, the problem arises when you try to find a website with your chosen name. Many websites are already registered or in use. Here is a look at how you go about registering a domain name so that you can own the rights to that name.

Create a List. Before you go searching for a domain name it is important that you create a list of words and phrases that you want to use. Many domain names are already in use so it is a good idea to create a list of multiple words and phrases so you can search all at one time.

Choose a Domain Registry Service. You will need to sign your domain name up with a domain registry service. These services hold and maintain the domain name for you so that no one else can take it. Popular domain registry services include Go Daddy, Register.com, and Moniker.com. Each service offers the same rates and it all depends on which service you feel comfortable purchasing from.

Check Availability. After you have picked your domain registry service you will need to check with the service if your domain name is available. To check availability you visit the registry service’s website and type in your chosen domain name in the under construction box. This will show you if the name is registered and any alternative names that have already been registered. The search will also show you unregistered names and alternative names to purchase that are unregistered.

Purchase Unregistered Names. It is important that you purchase any unregistered names before someone else does. Domain names can go quickly so if it shows it as available you will want to claim it as quickly as possible to prevent others from buying it.

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Benefits of Using a Global Domain Name

February 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Many business owners assume that when they choose a domain name if it has a .com after it, it makes it a global domain. That isn’t necessarily the case. There domain names known as global domains that allow companies that do business in other countries to create a domain name that will represent the country that they operate in. Global domain names are just like a regular domain name but instead of having a .com it is followed by two letters that represent the country of the business.

Here is a look at some of the benefits that come with using a global domain name.

Search Engines. There are different search engines for each country. When a domain name is only localized in one country it can often times be overlooked by the search engine in favor of domain names that are for that country. A global domain name allows business owners to get their domain seen on the local search engines because it has the right country code for the search engine.

Language Characters in the URL. Registering a global domain name allows the website URL to contain international language characters that are specific to that country. This makes it possible for URLs to appear in foreign languages or those that have unique characters.

Language on the Website. A global domain also makes it possible to create a website in a country’s chosen language. A website can be in one language and have another for a specific country. This makes it easier on the web master who has two separate domain names to work with instead of having to translate specific sections.

User Confidence. Global domain names can also create a higher level of user confidence. Should a user be in a foreign country and making a purchase to your website they will feel comfortable making a purchase from a domain name that is registered to their country. This is because if the website is registered to their country they feel as if all purchases and transactions will fall under their country’s laws.

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Factors to Consider When Pricing a Domain Name

February 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment

One of the hardest things about selling a domain name can be figuring out the price that you want for the domain name. If you set the price to high people won’t purchase the name. However, if you set the price to low than you run the risk of missing out on a huge profit margin. Here is a look at what factors you should take into consideration when pricing your domain name to sell.

Traffic. Consider what type of traffic your domain name receives already. Chances are if you sell the domain name the traffic will still keep going to that domain name. If you have a high amount of traffic you can price the domain higher than you would a low traffic website.

Revenue Conversions. Many domain names have a way to receive revenue from the website. It is a good idea to consider what type of revue you receive from your domain name and consider it into the price of the domain name. If you get a high amount of revenue you will want to ask for more than one that is less profitable.

Keywords. Consider what type of keywords your domain name has. Domain names that are keyword friendly will sell for a higher amount because they will appear higher in Google search results than a website without keywords.

Popularity of the Subject Matter. You must also factor into the price of your domain name the popularity of the subject matter. If the domain name pertains to a popular subject matter you can ask for a higher price than one that is less popular.

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A Brief Look at How You Can Get Started Selling Domain Names

February 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment

If you use the Internet then you know what a domain name is. It is a few words or phrases that serve almost as an address for Internet users to visit websites. While the average Internet user knows what a domain name is they do not know about the hidden world of selling domain names.

Many people will purchase domain names at a low cost in hopes that they can turn it around for a huge profit in a few months or even a few years. In many ways domain names works almost like the real estate market. You can buy something today at a low price and resell it later at a higher price when it is in demand.

If you are considering getting into the world of buying and selling domain names here is a look at how you can get started selling domain names.

Build a Keyword List. It is important that you start to build a keyword list. This can be a list of words and phrases that are becoming popular or might be popular right now. Popular phrases are always important to domain names so if you can secure a low priced domain name with a popular phrase it has a chance to resell for a higher value. Try to create a diverse list of keywords so your domain name search will spread out over a number of niche areas.

Purchase Domain Names. After you have gotten a keyword list the next step is to purchase domain names with those words or phrases in them. There are dozens of websites that will sell domain names or show you similar names that might be available. If you are purchasing domain names make sure that you are purchasing at resale price and not an auctioned name.

Advertise the Domain Name. Once you’ve purchased the domain names you need to advertise that you are selling it to people. There are websites that will allow you to advertise that you have a domain name available for those that might be looking for one.

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What are Domain Names?

December 21, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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Anyone who owns a business knows that advertising is the best way to increase interest in a company. One of the best ways to increase the visibility of your company is to provide information about your company online. In today’s technological world, a large amount of information is conveyed over the internet. Rather than use a phone book to see what restaurants are in a certain location a person needs to simply browse the web. By putting information about your company on the web, you are better able to compete with other businesses.

A great way to increase advertising and interest in your company is to create a domain name. Domain names are a names that identify Internet Protocol (IP) or websites. By creating a domain name you are esencially creating a website. By creating a domain name you helping people searching for your services find you.

Domain names are something that are very specific. They lead to specific website addresses, meaning that the domain name that you create should be specific to the services that your company provides.

The right to use a domain name is determined by domain name registers. After you have created a domain name no one else can use the name. In this way, domain name registering is much like registering you company’s name. Once you have created your domain name you will have to make sure that you keep your registration up to date. Much like you would with your company’s name. There is a fee attached to registering your domain name, but the pay back from the visibility that you will have online is worth the amount.

Creating a domain name and making your company visible online is a great way to increase advertising and interest in your company. The domain name will be unique to your company making it easier for people to find you and your services.

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Domain Names: Creating the Right Name

December 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment

So you have made the decision to create a domain name! Great! There are just a few things to consider when choosing the right domain name. First of all, a domain name should be very specific to your company and what services you provide. Think of what people would be searching for in order to find your company. Let’s say for example that you own a carpet cleaning business. A person’s house floods and they are looking for carpet cleaning. It is safe to assume that they would be searching the web using words like ‘carpet’ and ‘cleaning’. Therefore, to better connect with your customers, you probably would want to include something descriptive about your business in your domain name.

Althought your domain name needs to be specific it does not need to be boring. In today’s world we are constantly looking for a form of entertainment and domain names are no different. Your domain should stand out and be eye catching. Rather than just simple name your domain ‘carpet cleaning’, think of a way to make the services sound interesting. People are much more likely to show interest in your company if your company is interesting to them.

With that being said, you can go overborad with your domain name. If your name is so criptive that the name makes no sense, you have gone to far. While the name should in interesting and eye catching, the name should not be so wacky as to confuse a potential customer. If a customer has to pause to think about why your company is listed under their search-your name is to weird.

Choosing a domain name is a lot like choosing a child’s name. The name should fitting and unique but it should not be wacky. Ultimately, remember that your domain name will be leading people to your company.

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