How to Register a Domain Name

"Feature Enterprises is a new firm. They are marketing consultants and have several local clients. Now, they have decided to implement their expansion plans. They plan on getting in touch with their global network and working with MNC and global clients. Knowing their skill, this should not be a tough task for them to crack. The only glitch in the master plan being, that they don't have a web domain. When they go about trying to get a name, they make a mistake in selecting an effective domain name. Due to this, they lose out on a lot of good business."

What was the mistake that Feature Enterprises made? They failed to register their name at the right time and hence lost out on the right domain name. Result - they lost out on the benefits that they could have reaped out of registering a name.

The right name, is a very major brand creating idea. Yes, many take it for granted. However, the domain name is like the name of your virtual real estate. There are a few rules and registration procedures to go through, in order to register your domain name.

How do I go about selecting a domain name?
You need to make sure that the name is the same as that of your organization. This way, even someone who is not very sure of your exact name, will be able to reach it fairly easily. You can check out all the examples, that you could use on search engines and generators, and select the most appropriate and favorable one.

Where can I register the domain name that I have selected?
There are several websites that are domain registration service providers. The charges, terms and conditions along with the rules, may slightly differ from service provider to service provider. Either ways, the charges will be reasonable. Make sure that they provide the domain space, that would be applicable for your business. It is mostly favorable to go for a dynamic domain rather than a static one.

What all are the procedures involved, while I register a domain name?
As per the normal procedure followed by most of the registrars, the procedure followed is:

• Select a domain name.
• Select the registrar that you wish to register your company name with.
• Read the web hosting terms and conditions carefully.
• Make the payment and make sure that you have control of the domain name.

Once that is done, you can upload your web content as per your choice.

What are the options that I have for my extensions? Which one is proper for me?
There are many common and new types of domain name extensions. You could go for a .com, .org, .us, .edu, .uk, .in, .name, .net, .info, .pro, .biz etc. Your registrar will furnish you with the individual registering rules for each of them. However, they all have certain specific importance. Like, .com, .org, .net, are most appropriate for business. Others like, .edu, .info, .biz, are more appropriate for and informative or education-based website. Names ending with .name are mostly private websites. The website that ends with two alphabets like .us, .uk, .in, are country-specific and have a separate set of rules and procedures for them.

Once the name is registered, you can upload the web content on that virtual location through Internet technology. Many registrars also offer to create and upload the website with an additional charge. You could opt for that option as well. Anyway this is where I sign off! Have fun in your domain!!