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Choose several name options for your website. If you're most interested in a '.com' top-level domain name (TLD), your first choice may be already taken by someone else. Have several names in mind before beginning the registration process, and consider other extensions, such as '.net' or '.org.'
Choose a registrar to help you register your domain name, such as GoDaddy, Register.com or NameCheap. There are hundreds of registrars authorized by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) to sell domain names. Make sure the registrar you choose is a accredited by ICANN by searching for it on ICANN's authorized registrar list. Annual prices and services offered, such as Web hosting, vary by registrar, so research each carefully before deciding upon a registrar.
Enter your domain name choices. Your favorite may not be available, so keep trying until you find an acceptable domain name. Some registrars help by suggesting names that are similar to your first choice, such as 'example.net' or 'examples.com' instead of 'example.com.'
Enter the necessary contact information. This information is required by ICANN. You must enter information for four types of contacts, although you can enter the same person, most likely yourself, for each of the contact types. The organization contact is considered the domain name's owner, and the administrative contact is the person who handles all administrative needs. The technical contact is responsible for all technical aspects of the domain name, while the billing contact pays the registry fees and handles other payment issues as necessary.
Choose options for your domain name after selecting an available name. Pick the length of your registration, which is often between one and 10 years. One year is the minimum commitment, but it's often a better deal to buy a longer term -- you may get a discount for purchasing several years up front. Some registrars offer automatic renewals, meaning your credit card or PayPal account is automatically charged at the end of your registration term until you cancel it. This option can help ensure continuity in your website by removing the chance you could forget to renew it. Many registrars provide matching domain names, which are names that are the same as the one you chose but with different extensions, such as '.org' or '.info.' These are often offered at a discounted rate, so you have the option to purchase them along with your original domain name. You must renew them just like you renew your main domain name. Decide whether you want to choose private domain registration. There is typically a fee associated with private registration. This option is designed to help reduce the amount of email spam, junk snail mail and telemarketing calls you receive. If you register your domain publicly, your personal information appears on the WHOIS website, which is an online searchable database of every domain name in use. It provides the name, address, phone number and email address of each domain name's owner. Choosing private registration shows the information of a proxy company instead of your information. The proxy company either belongs to your registrar company or partners with it.
Enter your Web host's primary and secondary nameservers when prompted. This directs your domain name to your website. You can likely find this information by logging in to your Web hosting account and looking under the host's frequently asked questions -- search for 'domain name transfer' or 'DNS.' If you have trouble finding the nameservers, call or email your Web host, who should be able to provide you with the information. If you don't have a Web hosting company yet, your registrar might offer domain parking services. Parking is when your domain name is routed to a dummy Web page for a short time. If you want to take advantage of this service, contact the registrar to ask what is shown on its dummy Web pages -- some fill the page with advertisements you don't endorse or earn money from. Others place a filler image, such as 'Under Construction,' on the page.
Pay for your domain name using a credit card or your PayPal account, if accepted by your registrar.
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What Is Domain Hosting?In Feburary 2016 04,
In Feburary 2016 04,
Domain hosting, also known as website hosting or DNS hosting, can best be described this way: if a website is a home, and a web address is the street address, then a domain host is the land a home sits on.
Domain hosting is an Internet service provided by a DNS (Domain Name System) server. The DNS server, in simple terms, is a large capacity computer that stores files. It is connected to the Internet, where web surfers can access the files, including the web pages, that make up a website. When a domain name is purchased, it and the domain server that will host the site is registered with ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers), who in turn ensures that anyone who types in the domain is directed to the correct server.
Most small to mid-size websites are hosted on virtual servers. A virtual server may host more than one website, and shares its space and resources among those sites. The only drawback to that situation occurs when there is unusually high traffic to one of the websites on the server. That traffic may slow down access to the other websites on the server.
Dedicated DNS Servers
Unlike a virtual DNS server, a dedicated DNS server is set aside by the hosting provider to host a single website and all associated files. This ensures that the server only has to deal with traffic to their own website, and nothing else. This is often the best choice for large companies, who do not want to share server speed and resources with other websites.
Reliability
Because there are varying degrees of quality among computer servers, there are varying degrees of reliability and service among providers. Before deciding which domain hosting provider will host a website, an owner should research the reputation and guarantees associated with a domain hosting provider.
Customer complaints towards a company are easy to find via Internet searches. In particular, avoid companies whose customers complain about busy or down servers. Older servers often crash or get congested with too much traffic, especially with today's high speed Internet access. Some domain hosting providers promise 100 percent 'up' time, because they have backup servers that will keep your website online if the primary server goes down. Beware of new hosting providers that 'pop up' overnight offering low prices. They could easily fold, leaving a website owner with a website that is offline. There are a number of hosting providers to choose from that have strong track records of service.
Purchasing DNS Hosting
A number of companies offer domain hosting services. These services are often bundled with domain registration and design, offering a website owner a 'one stop' source for all of their needs. However, an owner should beware that these 'bundles' are often priced much higher, and the same services purchased separately could result in large savings.
A website owner can even purchase the services separately from different companies; it is not necessary to have domain registration, site design, and hosting all from the same provider. However, a website owner should consult with any companies providing services to ensure proper registration and hosting information is provided correctly to avoid a lapse in service.
Domain hosting providers offer different plans, depending on the size and content of a website and the traffic it will attract. Hosting plans offer a certain amount of space on the server for a site's web pages and content. Simple websites with only a few pages and limited graphics and media files may only need a plan with 50 MB (megabytes) of space. Larger websites with a number of media files and pages may need plans which offer space in gigabytes. Most domain hosting plans offer software which allows an owner to keep track of how much space a site is using, often allowing for additional space to be purchased as the site grows.
Some plans charge based on the rate of data transfer, which measures how many people visit a website and load pages and content. This includes larger files like pictures, and audio and video, so a website that offers this kind of content will have a much higher rate of data transfer.
Many hosting companies charge a flat rate for a certain amount of data transfer during a week or a month, with additional charges if that level is exceeded. A good hosting company will allow a website owner to 'upgrade' to another plan with better rates if website traffic grows along with data transfer. If high data transfer is an issue, consider a hosting provider that offers unlimited data transfer. These plans do cost a premium, but under the right circumstances, can lead to significant savings.
A website owner should also research how a hosting provider handles uploads of content and changes to a website. Most offer simple programs of various kinds (often dependent on the operating system used, like Linux or Windows) to make uploads quick and easy. Website owners with a designated webmaster should seek their advice on which hosting provider will make their job easier.
Sign up and purchase of a domain hosting plan is often simple, usually akin to making a regular online purchase. Most hosting providers provide a customer service number to provide live help in initially setting up a site.
Free DNS Hosting
If a website owner cannot afford to invest in a hosting service, there are other options. Some websites offer free website domain hosting on their servers. An Internet search using the term 'free website hosting' will bring up a number of choices. These free hosting plans tend to include mandatory ads which will run on a website. For very simple websites for individuals or very small businesses, this could be the best option. These websites also offer low cost hosting services for websites that need more space, or want to get rid of ads.
With proper research and an understanding of the products offered, a website owner can find a hosting provider that not only meets a site's needs, but can adapt as the site grows.
In Feburary 2016 04,
Domain hosting, also known as website hosting or DNS hosting, can best be described this way: if a website is a home, and a web address is the street address, then a domain host is the land a home sits on.
Domain hosting is an Internet service provided by a DNS (Domain Name System) server. The DNS server, in simple terms, is a large capacity computer that stores files. It is connected to the Internet, where web surfers can access the files, including the web pages, that make up a website. When a domain name is purchased, it and the domain server that will host the site is registered with ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers), who in turn ensures that anyone who types in the domain is directed to the correct server.
Most small to mid-size websites are hosted on virtual servers. A virtual server may host more than one website, and shares its space and resources among those sites. The only drawback to that situation occurs when there is unusually high traffic to one of the websites on the server. That traffic may slow down access to the other websites on the server.
Dedicated DNS Servers
Unlike a virtual DNS server, a dedicated DNS server is set aside by the hosting provider to host a single website and all associated files. This ensures that the server only has to deal with traffic to their own website, and nothing else. This is often the best choice for large companies, who do not want to share server speed and resources with other websites.
Reliability
Because there are varying degrees of quality among computer servers, there are varying degrees of reliability and service among providers. Before deciding which domain hosting provider will host a website, an owner should research the reputation and guarantees associated with a domain hosting provider.
Customer complaints towards a company are easy to find via Internet searches. In particular, avoid companies whose customers complain about busy or down servers. Older servers often crash or get congested with too much traffic, especially with today's high speed Internet access. Some domain hosting providers promise 100 percent 'up' time, because they have backup servers that will keep your website online if the primary server goes down. Beware of new hosting providers that 'pop up' overnight offering low prices. They could easily fold, leaving a website owner with a website that is offline. There are a number of hosting providers to choose from that have strong track records of service.
Purchasing DNS Hosting
A number of companies offer domain hosting services. These services are often bundled with domain registration and design, offering a website owner a 'one stop' source for all of their needs. However, an owner should beware that these 'bundles' are often priced much higher, and the same services purchased separately could result in large savings.
A website owner can even purchase the services separately from different companies; it is not necessary to have domain registration, site design, and hosting all from the same provider. However, a website owner should consult with any companies providing services to ensure proper registration and hosting information is provided correctly to avoid a lapse in service.
Domain hosting providers offer different plans, depending on the size and content of a website and the traffic it will attract. Hosting plans offer a certain amount of space on the server for a site's web pages and content. Simple websites with only a few pages and limited graphics and media files may only need a plan with 50 MB (megabytes) of space. Larger websites with a number of media files and pages may need plans which offer space in gigabytes. Most domain hosting plans offer software which allows an owner to keep track of how much space a site is using, often allowing for additional space to be purchased as the site grows.
Some plans charge based on the rate of data transfer, which measures how many people visit a website and load pages and content. This includes larger files like pictures, and audio and video, so a website that offers this kind of content will have a much higher rate of data transfer.
Many hosting companies charge a flat rate for a certain amount of data transfer during a week or a month, with additional charges if that level is exceeded. A good hosting company will allow a website owner to 'upgrade' to another plan with better rates if website traffic grows along with data transfer. If high data transfer is an issue, consider a hosting provider that offers unlimited data transfer. These plans do cost a premium, but under the right circumstances, can lead to significant savings.
A website owner should also research how a hosting provider handles uploads of content and changes to a website. Most offer simple programs of various kinds (often dependent on the operating system used, like Linux or Windows) to make uploads quick and easy. Website owners with a designated webmaster should seek their advice on which hosting provider will make their job easier.
Sign up and purchase of a domain hosting plan is often simple, usually akin to making a regular online purchase. Most hosting providers provide a customer service number to provide live help in initially setting up a site.
Free DNS Hosting
If a website owner cannot afford to invest in a hosting service, there are other options. Some websites offer free website domain hosting on their servers. An Internet search using the term 'free website hosting' will bring up a number of choices. These free hosting plans tend to include mandatory ads which will run on a website. For very simple websites for individuals or very small businesses, this could be the best option. These websites also offer low cost hosting services for websites that need more space, or want to get rid of ads.
With proper research and an understanding of the products offered, a website owner can find a hosting provider that not only meets a site's needs, but can adapt as the site grows.
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