| What is a Domain Name? | | | | improve the ranking in the indexes and other lists of |
| A domain name is the address to where your | | | | sites, it would be a good idea to choose a domain |
| website lives. It shares the same concept as a | | | | name that starts with "a" or "b", or even with a |
| physical address. But to get to a physical address you | | | | number, as in the the following example: |
| have to walk, run or drive verses typing the domain | | | | "411info.com". |
| name (URL) in the browsers web address bar to | | | | Tip: When deciding what your domain name should |
| take you to a specific website. Either way, a website | | | | be, come up with at least 5 variations. This way if |
| owner's domain represents rented space on the | | | | one is not available you have other options to fall |
| internet. | | | | back on. |
| The structure of a domain name is built out of three | | | | How to Register a Domain Name |
| fields.www- stands for "World Wide | | | | Step 1. Go to an official Internet registrar online. |
| Web".ajmwebdesigner- represents my ownership of | | | | Step 2. Enter the name or phrase of the domain |
| this domain. One could call their domain whatever | | | | name you would like to register. Follow the rules |
| they like. But when choosing a domain name, it is | | | | regarding name, length and format. |
| best to choose a domain name that leaves a hint as | | | | Step 3. Search for the name you want. |
| to what your website is about.com- represents the | | | | Step 4. If the name is taken, you will be asked to |
| use of the domain. There are many types of | | | | enter a different name. Likewise, you will be given a |
| domains with different uses. i.e. organizations, | | | | list of suggested domain names. There is no extra |
| educations and government. | | | | charge if you choose a suggested domain name. |
| How to Choose a Domain Name | | | | Keep going until you find a domain name that is |
| Choose a domain name that is catchy, but | | | | available. |
| represents your company. You want visitors to know | | | | Step 5. Register the domain name. |
| what your website is about. Keep it short. You don't | | | | Step 6. Pay the fee online. You are going to need a |
| want a long domain that is hard to remember. To | | | | credit card to complete the process. |