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What is a domain name ?
A domain name is a unique Internet address that can be used for web hosting,
email, etc. This address signifies your website's address, just like your
postal address signifies your office or home. It is the primary step to building
your company’s own unique identity on the World Wide Web (WWW). If your organization's
name is say ABCD, Inc., you can have a website like
www.abcd.com, provided it is not taken up by someone else and your
e-mail address could be info@abcd.com, or
amit@abcd.com, etc.
Once registered, no one else can use that name, until it expires. As there
are many companies with similar names, it is important to register a suitable
domain name for your site as soon as possible. A Domain Name is thus a way
by which a company can uniquely identify itself on the internet.
Why do you need a domain name ?
Registering a domain name is the first and foremost step to start setting
up an online identity.
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)
is responsible for controlling IP (Internet Protocol) addresses and their
associated domain names. It also maintains a list of
domain name registrars. Domains are allotted on a first come first serve
basis. Once a domain name has been registered, it is no longer available to
anyone else until it expires automatically or freed up by the registering
authority.
Tips for selecting a domain name ?
- It is always great if you have a domain name, same as your organization's
name.
- Avoid using long domain names, make it short, so that it is easier to
remember and fast to type.
- Try to make sure your domain tells about the nature of your business.
- Try to avoid using special characters, like dashes(-), in your domain
names as they are little difficult to remember.
Rules
for registering domain names?
- Use only letters, numbers, or dashes
- Do not begin or end with a dash
- Use up to 67 characters total
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