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Domain Name Registration

What's the Best Domain Name to Use?

• Something short
• Something easy to remember
• Something catchy
• Something easy to spell
• Something when sounded out does not have multiple spellings
  • Ex. (presence and presents)

We can register a domain name for your web site if you don't have one. Before you pick a domain name it is a good idea to see if the name has been trademarked or registered by someone from your state.

If you are a sole proprietor or general partnership and you will be using a business name, we recommend that you first check with the Secretary of State to confirm that your chosen business name is available, and then register it by filling out a DBA (Doing Business As) form.

If you are planning to be a corporation of any type, non-profit organization, limited partnership, limited liability partnership (LLP) or limited liability company (LLC), first register with the Secretary of State by filing Articles of Incorporation or Articles of Organization.

Here is a link to follow to have someone incorporate your business for you, but if you do it yourself you can save a lot of money. (www.inc-it-now.com/incform1.htm)

Domain Name Frequently Asked Questions

• After I register a domain how long before I can use it?
  • New domains and changes to domains may take up to 4-8 hours for .COM and .NET domains and about 24-48 hours for all other domain extensions to become effective. This is due to the number of networks involved, and the fact that those networks are controlled by several different agencies. This delay applies to all domains and all Registrars. Please allow for this delay when planning Web sites or configuring a domain to work with your email.
• What rules are there for registration of a domain name?
  • Domain names must be a minimum of two letters long. (Some countries require more)
  • Domain names can contain numbers, letters, and hyphens.
  • Domain names cannot start or end with a hyphen.
• Are there any domain names that are illegal?
  • Yes, please read the list below.
  • Typosquatting. Misspelling a domain name to a close resemblance of a popular domain name. (Ex. Yahhoo.com and Gooogle.com would fall into this category)
  • Registration of a domain name that already has a .com counterpart causes numerous lawsuits. (Ex. Yahoo.net and Google.net are such examples)
  • Cybersquatting. Buying a domain name for the purpose of selling it to a big name company. (Ex. If you obtain kmart.com and try to sell it to them for a huge profit.)
  • Registration of a domain name that someone else already has a trademark to or when someone registers a domain name of your trademark name is a gray area of the law. Lawsuits may develop in this area.
• Is it possible to make money selling a domain name legally?
  • Yes, recently business.com was sold for $150,000.
  • You can buy and sell domain names at a domain broker.
• Where can I find domain names that are about to expire?
  • www.deleteddomains.com
  • www.websitehostdirectory.com/deleteddomains.html
• What would a good domain name be?
  • Short and sweet.
  • Easy to remember.
  • Easy to spell.
  • A domain name that uses keywords (although the importance of this is diminishing)
  • A domain name that directly describes what your site is without confusion.

Image	Name	Price
	.com, .net, .org, and .us Domain Names For each additional year purchased 25 cents is knocked off the price. …	$13.00	Buy More
	.info Domain Names For each additional year purchased 25 cents is knocked off the price. …	$14.00	Buy More
	.bz, .ws, .cc, and .nu Domain Names For each additional year purchased 25 cents is knocked off the price. …	$25.00	Buy More
	.name Domain Name For each additional year purchased 25 cents is knocked off the price. …	$11.00	Buy More
	.tv Domain Name For each additional year purchased 25 cents is knocked off the price. …	$45.00	Buy More
	.ca Domain Names For each additional year purchased 25 cents is knocked off the price. …	$20.00	Buy More