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 domain 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 domain 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 the domain name.

A right domain 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 domain name rules and domain name registration procedures to go through, in order to register your domain name.

How do I go about selecting domain name?
You need to make sure that the domain name is the same as that of your organization. This way, even someone who is not very sure of your exact domain name, will be able to reach it fairly easily. You can check out all the domain names, that you could use on search engines and domain name 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 name registration service providers. The charges and terms and conditions along with the domain name 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 domain name registrars, the procedure followed is:

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

Once the control of the domain name is in your hands, you can upload your web-content as per your choice.

What are the options that I have for my domain name 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 domain name registrar will furnish you with the individual domain name 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. Domain names ending with .name are mostly private websites. The website that end with two alphabets like .us, .uk, .in are country specific and have a separate set of rules and procedures for them.

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