Domain registration - What You Need To Know

Released on: September 18, 2007, 1:53 pm

Press Release Author: Andy Lomax

Industry: Internet & Online

Press Release Summary: Your domain name is your identity on the internet so getting
it right is very important. Having the right domain name brands your business and
makes it easy to find you online.

Press Release Body: As your domain name is the name and address by which you\'re
known online, it\'s the basis of your online identity. So it\'s important to create
the right domain name for your business. First we\'ll look at how to choose the right
domain name for your business from various companies who offer domain name
registration in the UK.

Your domain name must be unique. Other than that, you have a lot of leeway in your
choice. When you go onto any domain registration website, it would prompt you with
a choice of similar possible web domain registration options. It can be anything
between 2 and 67 characters long. Only alphanumeric characters and hyphens are
allowed. Hyphens are not allowed at the beginning or end. You can use upper or
lowercase characters, but it\'s best to stick to lower case. If you were to choose
longer domain names, sometimes you would be able to buy them from cheap domain
registration companies, or if you were to buy a complete web hosting package, the
domain registration company could offer you free domain registration.

Next you have to choose a top level domain (TLD) which is the extension at the end
your domain name. Your options are .com, .net, .org, .info, .biz, .ws, and
country-specific ones such as .uk. Most experts recommend going for .com or your
country specific extension.

So what makes an effective domain name? Firstly it shouldn\'t be too long as you want
your customers to remember it easily. There\'s less chance of someone making a
mistake when typing it into a browser. If your company name is well known, you could
incorporate that into your domain name. However, the trend nowadays is to base
domain names on keywords relating to your product or service. This is a key
component of search engine optimisation and search engine marketing.

After choosing your domain name you need to check if it is an available domain
registration offered by any web hosting company. Many domain registration companies
offer this service free of charge on their web sites, where you can get sometimes
also find free domain registration. You simply enter your chosen name and it will
search the domain registration databases and tell you if that name has been taken.
If so, you can tweak it and check the new version for availability. Cheap domain
registration is available by companies that include their company name in the URL,
at times; it is possible to get them free from free domain registration companies.
Domain hosting registration is a simple process, this can be done within minutes on
any domain registration website and you could be online within minutes. Domain name
registration in the UK has just recently started to take off, so there would be a
lot of companies offering cheap domain registration and also free domain
registration as promotional offers. This generally involves filling out a simple
form on their web site and entering payment details. Costs range from $8 per annum
and up depending on the TLD. You can also register for longer periods such as five
years.

Domain registration is straightforward procedure but one that requires a lot of
care. Fortunately, many firms exist to help you with the process. Some firms offer
free domain registration but this is usually part of a domain hosting registration
package. For domain name registration in the UK, there are many cheap domain
registration firms around but look for one with a good track record. Your web
hosting company and some web design companies offer domain registration services.
The best deal of all can often be to entrust all your web site needs to one online
marketing agency.

Web Site: http://www.kudoswebdesign.co.uk

Contact Details: art@kudoswebdesign.co.uk

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