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10 Tips For Accurate Domain Registration By : Adrian Lawrence You should think about registering a domain name before you actually do it. Many people come up with a catchy name, or feel the need to lock in their name, and rush out to buy a domain name. But there are several things to consider in your domain name. After all, your domain name is an extension of your business and your image—don't you want to project the right one? These ten tips will help you to pick just the right domain name for you and/or your business. 1. The ext... Eurid By : Mark Lawson Eurid, otherwise known as the European Registry of Internet Domain names, is a not for profit organization based in Belgium that is specifically established to run the new .eu registry. Eurid has been appointed by the European Commission to handle the registration and management of .eu domain names. In fact, as recent as December 7, 2005, Eurid has begun accepting applications for .eu domain names. Further, if individuals pay close attention to the registration dates, they ma... Legal issues about Trademarks and Domain Names By : P Goldberg Trade marks are a name or symbol that are used to distinguish the goods of services of a particular company from others. Similar to copyrights and other signs of intellectual property, the effects of the trademark system is territorial. This means, that each country has its own trademark system. You Need Your Own Domain Name... By : Sherry Frewerd - A unique domain name. That's one of the first and most important steps that a new home business website builders must consider. All too often, you see websites created with a free host with a domain name that includes the free host company's business name. If you are planning to market your website and internet business as a professional entity, then you really should buy your own domain name. Your domain name gives potential customers an idea of what is inside your website o... IP Address And Domain Name – What’s The Connection? By : Sarah Williams - In the early days of the internet, it is just consisted of small number of computers that are bonded together with modems and telephone lines. It is noted that you could only make internet connections by giving the IP or Internet Protocol address of the computer that you wished to establish a link with. However, the mere use of the Internet Protocol or IP address could only be applicable if there were only a few hosts out there, for the reason that it became awkward as more a... Domain Name IP Address And What Are They For? By : Sarah Williams - When we talk about domain name, we are basically referring to an address of a web site that is primarily intended for an easy and quick identification. Speaking of these user-friendly addresses for web sites, these help connect both computers and people on the internet. Given such fact, it is interesting to know that the domain name is understood as string of letters or numbers that is used to describe an IP address. This is the primary function of the domain name in the f... Get A Domain Name – But What Kind? By : Sarah Williams - Do you love to get a domain name? Well, if so you should first know some of the recommended tips for to get a domain name that is really good. So here they are. One of the common queries with regards to the process of getting a domain name is “How do I get a domain name?” So to answer such query, it is important that you know the steps on how you decide on a domain name. For that matter, you should remember that a good domain name is short. This means that the maximum allo... Renew Domain Names The Best Way By : Sarah Williams - When we say “renew domain names”, the first thing that comes to our mind is to make some extensions on our domain names. Well, this is somewhat near to the truth for the term “renew domain names” involves a process of buying additional time to an accessible domain name registration. In most simple terms, when you what to renew domain names, it is understandable that you want to extend the term of time for a registered domain name. For those who want to renew domain names, ... Your Own .Com By : Art-Luff Before obtaining your web site you'll need to have and register a domain name for your site. Now a domain name is nothing more than the web address that potential clients and customers will use to locate your site. This is also called the URL of the website. This is what you and your customers will type into their internet browsers top window in order to go to a specific website. Buying Expired Domains By : Art-Luff Buying expired domain names is a big traffic loophole. It works because over time a domain has been built up - A mixture of time, money and know-how have been ploughed into it – and it draws in a good amount of traffic. Registering Domain Names and Hosting By : Shana Shane While more and more businesses are taking advantage of the innovation and power offered by the Internet by registering domain names, an equal number of individual users are registering domain names as well. In fact, with the Internet becoming such an ubiquitous part of everyday life and commerce, one can imagine a day when every individual and every corporation will have domain names and hosting just as they do a social security number or corporate tax ID. Making Money From Cheap Domain Names By : Shana Shane Choosing a cheap domain name can be exciting and frustrating at the same time. First you spend ages thinking what to call your company, or website only to find that the cheap domain name is already taken. The best option is to pick any of the services you'll find on the web, and start keying in names that you'd like. More often than not, if the name is not available then they will suggest similar sounding names, one of which may be suitable. Tips and Tricks On how to Secure and Brand the Ideal Domain Name for Your Business. By : Shana Shane Following are some tips on how to secure and brand the ideal domain name for your business. 1. Register the domain name early - while your business is still just a concept. Cheap Domain names are easily available, and the market is bustling. Even if you opt out later, you can still profit by reselling the domain at a higher price than what you originally paid. Domain Name Registration By : Shana Shane Historically, Network Solutions was the only company authorised to register domain names. This has now changed as the domain name market has become open to competition and several dozen companies have become authorized to act as domain name registrars. Domain name registrars are permitted to access and modify the master domain name database that contains the records of all the domain names registered to date. This database is currently maintained by Internic, a non-profit spinoff of Network Solutions. Oops! I Registered a Domain In Error - Can I Get a Refund? By : Author Typing mistakes happen to all of us. The typo is with me every day. Even now as I'm typing - oops - typing this. But when it comes to registering a domain name it's important to carefully double check before hitting the "Go" button, because most registrars' conditions make it clear they will NOT refund domains registered in error. IDN - International Domain Names By : Adam Dicker IDN stands for Internationalized Domain Name, also known as multilingual domain names. It allows you the possibility to use more characters in domains names, besides letters and numbers. It uses characters available in other alphabets and other languages. Do you need your own domain name? By : Karen Blomerus-6110 Do you need your own domain name and what are the benefits of having one? Domains - Boom or Bust? By : Lorenzo Modesto This article looks at the world of domains from its history to its boom and even bust. What holds for domains in the future and essential do's and don'ts to keep in mind while selecting an appropriate domain name. 100 Million Domains By : Ian McKenzie A brief history of the establishment and growth of the system of assiging unique addresses to Web Sites on the Internet, that we now know as the Domain Name System (DNS). Be careful of too much Search Engine Optimization! By : edevmachine I know, I know you're thinking..."What!!? You're crazy! Too much SEO?' There's no such thing as too much search engine optimization!!!" Just bare with me a second and you'll see why :) Web Address Domain Icons By : Larry Waverly Adding an image to the URL domain name listed in the address bar is easy and will help your website stand out from the rest. There are just 4 main steps to making your web domain look more polished and professional. What Are Niche Mini-Sites And Why Should I Build One? By : RedHat39 A popular trend these days is to build niche mini-sites targeted to specific longtail keyword phrases. These mini websites are easy to build and if maintained can provide passive income for years. A key to making them profitable is the use of proper SEO and keeping the website fresh. Various aspects to Domain management By : Lorenzo Modesto Domain registration is the first thing you need to take care of while publishing your website. Yet a lot of us don’t yet know the various aspects to domain management. We look at some of the basic concepts in domain management and their significance. The Word Cloud Money Makers By : Word Cloud websites can be quite a lucrative money spinner, and very little investmet is required. I've been making a solid revenue stream using Word Clouds, and it's so simple a monkey could do it. Web presence is not a luxury but a necessity today…. By : MindGenies the e-magicians ICANN accredited registrar with a comprehensive portfolio - domain name registration (TLDS), Whois lookups, web hosting, email hosting, domain forwarding, site builder and much more. DotcomGenie offer excellent private labeled Reseller Program. Out of Control WWW Domains By : Jim Degerstrom If a small business owner does not ask, or know to ask, some registrars will intentionally keep their name as the administrative contact on domains they acquire on behalf of clients thinking they have them locked up as a customer indefinitely. Domain Tasting for the Masses, almost anyone and everyone can taste domains NOW!! By : MindGenies the e-magicians Domain tasting is the practice of registering a domain for a very short period of time, loading it with pay per click ads from the major search engines, and seeing whether the return on investment is worth paying to keep the domain. Domain registration - What You Need To Know By : Andy Lomax Your domain name is your identity on the internet so getting it right is very important. Having the right domain name brands your business and makes it easy to find you online. While the process of Domain registration is a quick, simple procedure, you need to put a great deal of thought into choosing the best name for your business. Domain Name Owners Be Warned! - Someone Else May be Pocketing Your Profits By : Michael Small Profit from your parked domain names – before someone else does! Learn insider tips from people already making good money putting their spare domains names to work. It only takes about 20 minutes once you know how and the author’s average earnings are more than $100 per month – per domain name.