Q. What is a domain name?
What is an URL?
A. A domain name
is a method of naming specific web sites on the
internet, usually a word or phrase that brings
to mind one's person, business, service or product.
Once a person or a company pays the fee associated
with registering a domain name, they "own"
the domain until they give or sell it to someone
else, or until they fail to pay the maintenance
fee that is required after the initial registration
period.
URL, Uniform Resource Locator, is your complete
internet address. It is the string of information,
such as http://www.firstaspect.com, that directs
people to specific locations on the Internet.
URL typed into an Internet browser leads directly
to the location of a specific resource on the
Internet.
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Q. What characters can I use
for my domain name? How long can a domain name
be?
A. You are limited
to using alpha-numeric characters and the hyphen
(as long as the hyphen is not the first or last
character of the domain). Present day rules allow
domains with up to 63 characters. Also note that,
domain names are not case sensitive and domain
names cannot include spaces.
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Q. What do .COM, .NET, .ORG,
.BIZ, .INFO and .US signify in an URL / Internet
address?
A. All of .COM,
.NET, .ORG, .BIZ, .INFO and .US domain names consist
of certain attributes. The three extensions, .COM,
.NET and .ORG, are top-level domain names in the
hierarchical Domain Name System. They are probably
the most popular and most widely recognized top-level
domain names on the Internet. With FirstAspect,
you can register any valid, available domain name
you choose.
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Q. Who owns the registered
domain name?
A. The owner of
the domain name is the registrant information
entered into our database at the time of the original
registration. To find out the registrant information
for a domain name, please visit our WhoIs Search
at domain services page.
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Q. What makes a domain
attractive and valuable?
A. The value of
a domain is determined by several factors:
Brand - The domain should not be anything similar
to those already being used. A strong, clear domain
free of ties to other sites/businesses is the
most valuable.
Generic or specific - A generic domain name is
more likely to appeal to a wide audience (dance.com),
whereas a specific domain name is likely to only
appeal to those interested in the subject/business
(fishing.com).
Length, characters - In general short, clear and
memorable names are more attractive. Certain names
work well with hyphens, such as science-fiction.
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Q. How do I renew my registered
domain name?
A. If you would
like to renew your domain, go to domain
services page and log into your account. Now
all you have to do is follow the steps provided
and proceed to renew or extend the registration
period of your domain.
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Q. If I want to buy a domain
currently owned by someone, how do I contact them?
A. You can look
up for the information using a whois service,
which usually shows their email address and phone
number. You can also try to find their contacts
on their web site, if it is still active.
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Q. Can I own my domain forever?
A. No, you are
basically "renting" the domain for the
period of registration. This is the time period
which you want the domain to be registered for.
Each of the domain name can be registered for
a minimum period of 1 year to a maximum period
of 10 years. If you fail to renew it, you relinquish
the domain, and it becomes available for others.
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Q. How can I tell if a domain
is available?
A. Use our check
availability search tool, available on our home
or domain
services pages.
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Q. What if the domain I want
is already in use?
A. Unless the
domain owner is in violation of your copyright
or trademark, then you have no choice but to offer
to purchase the domain from the owner.
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Q. Should I have to check to
make sure that I’m not violating anyone's
trademark when I register the domain?
A. Yes, it's your
responsibility. If you are unsure you can always
check with respective trademark / patent authorities.
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Q. I don't have a website,
can I still register a domain name?
A. Yes, but you
will have to provide two distinct domain name
servers (DNS) for your domain name when you register.
When you do not have a host or a server for your
domain, most registrars provide a "parking"
service, some for free, some for an additional
fee.
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Q. Do I have to pay for a domain
registration upfront?
A. Most domain
registrars have implemented a "pay upfront"
system of registration. It is the standard industry
practice now.
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Q. After I register a domain,
can anyone look up my registration information
using whois search?
A. Yes, the public
has access to that information, so you may want
to use your business address, if you so wish.
Although most registrars do not verify your contact
information, (other than your email address),
it is still a good idea to use a valid address
for your contact info.
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