Domain Registration Tips

Once you've decided to start your own website and have picked a name for it, you need to purchase that domain name immediately, thus making it exclusively yours.

Selecting A Registrar

First, you'll want to select an ICANN accredited registrar for several reasons, the main one being that, although a third-party reseller may be a bit less expensive, they may also go out of business at any time. If this happens, several things will be much harder for you to do.

One thing that will be more difficult is renewing your domain name when the time comes. Next, since it is vital that all information be current, it will be harder to change such things as addresses and phone numbers if your registrar is no longer available. So bite the bullet, pay the few extra dollars, and have the peace of mind that comes from dealing with an ICANN accredited registrar.

Keep Your Contact Details Current

Now that you've selected your registrar, be sure the information you supply during the application process for your new domain name is up to date and accurate. You'll also want to use names, email addresses and phone numbers that will most likely still be in effect for at least the next two years..

Keep Tabs On Renewal Dates

During registration, be sure to set the option whereby the registrar will notify you when your domain name is coming up for renewal. As an alternative, some registrars even offer an automatic renewal, whereby your credit card on file is charged with the renewal automatically.

PIf you opt for manual renewal, besides getting a reminder from your registrar, it doesn't hurt to add the renewal date to your own calendar as well, since missing a renewal can result in the loss of the domain name you've worked so hard to make known to the world.

Look At The Overall Cost Of The Domain Not Just Headline Registration Prices

Many registrars offer other free perks when you purchase your domain name through them, including such things as web hosting and site builders, domain forwarding, email accounts, blogging pages, and of course, all sorts of helpful guides.

When purchasing several domain names at one time, lower pricing on bulk registrations is also something offered by some registrars.

Domain name registration isn't a difficult process if you do a bit of homework first, including searching the Internet to find an ICANN accredited registrar - ICANN's official list is HERE, making sure the name you want is available, and having all your information ready when you begin the application.