Domain Name Registration - Information & Guide
posted on 03 Jun 2008 08:40 by domain-registration in How-To, Tips-TricksDomain Name registration is the first part of getting a site online. This is the address that users will enter in their web browser to access your web site. In www.Nutdomain.com, Nutdomain is the domain name.
Domain Registration steps
1. Choose a Domain Name : A domain name must be unique. To check whether your desired name is still available use the WHOIS search function.
2. Choose an ICANN accredited registrar : You can start with a search on Google or Yahoo for domain name registrars and make sure you choose an Icann registrar direct rather than a re-seller
3. Provide necessary details and registrar domain : Now you need to provide the registrar with the following details: Trading name (where appropriate) + contact person: name + phone no. + address + valid e-mail address. Make payments and registrar the domain for you.
The minimum period to register for a domain name is a year. However, you can choose to register for longer period.