| 1. |
Do
I receive some kind of verification, or documentation of
my domain name? |
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Yes, after you
register a domain name you will automatically receive an
email confirmation. This email will contain the domain
name you registered through our site, as well as
additional information to help you get your website on
the Internet. |
| 2. |
Do
domain names longer than 26 characters work? |
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Yes. Our
Registration Server is configured to accept longer
domain names up to 67 characters in length (including
the extension). Previously, all .com,.net, and .org
domain names were limited to 26 characters.
The following domain is 52 characters long:
www.wow-this-domain-name-is-really-long-and-it-works.com
The following domain name is 62 characters long:
www.this-domain-name-is-precisely-sixty-two
-characters-long-really.com |
| 3. |
I
registered my domain 24 hours ago and still cannot find
my web page, why not? |
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We register
domain names only and do not supply clients with web
pages. However, if you currently have a website we can
provide URL forwarding which will allow your new domain
to point to your current website. Should you want to
associate your domain name with a web page/website,
which will allow visitors to find your website, you must
locate a hosting company and solicit their services. |
| 4. |
I
registered my domain name, now what? |
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After you
register your domain, you must find a web hosting
company or Internet Service Provider to host your
website for you. Some good areas to start: your local
ISP, or choose one of the many free web hosting sites
available. Some people wish to only reserve their domain
name for future use. In that case you need not find an
ISP or hosting company. |
| 5. |
Can
you recommend a hosting company? |
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Yes we
recommend you check Marketwizz
Internet Solutions for all your hosting needs.
Marketwizz offers UNIX or NT/Windows2000 shared hosting
as well as dedicated server options for those needing a
more powerful hosting solution. |
| 6. |
Is
Network Solutions the same as InterNIC? |
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No. Network
Solutions along with other companies and in conjunction
with the U.S. Government developed the idea of InterNIC,
which is an integrated network information center.
Network Solutions has used "InterNIC", a
registered service mark of the U.S. Government, with its
services and products and pursuant to a recent agreement
with the U. S. Government, is now making the transition
from its use. |
| 7. |
Why
should I transfer my domain to your registration company? |
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The advantage
of transferring domain to our company is of course is
that you can benefit from the services and pricing that
we offer. You will still be the official registrant of
the domain name with full authority to modify any
records such as DNS information. |
| 8. |
What
is the difference between .com, .net, and .org domain
names? |
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The domain
suffixes are intended to differentiate between various
types of organizations on the Internet. Generally, the
following rules apply: |
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.com --
businesses and commercial enterprises
.net -- network-related organizations and enterprises
.org -- charitable or non-profit organizations |
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The domain
suffix itself has no bearing on accessibility to the
Internet from a technical standpoint, but over time the
.com domain type has become the most popular and
recognizable on the Internet. |
| 9. |
What
is the difference between the top-level and the
second-level domain names? |
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The top-level
domain and the second level domain work together to form
the Internet address. The second level domain usually
indicates the name of the organization that the address
belongs to (e.g. Microsoft), or the type of web site it
is (e.g. .com). When the two are tied together, the
address is formed: "microsoft.com". Any
additions to this address would be simple and
straightforward and are performed by Microsoft. For
example, Microsoft has the sites www.microsoft.com and
search.microsoft.com. |
| 10. |
Who
can register? |
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Anyone who
currently wants, or is thinking of acquiring, a
distinctive, individual presence on the Internet now, or
at some time in the future (Individuals, organizations,
ISPs, corporate resellers, etc.), can register. Domain
names are for People In Business: businesses that want
customers to find them on the Net, and who wish to
communicate with their customers through e-mail. Domain
names are for Information Providers: the Internet allows
an unlimited number of people to have access to detailed
information at little or no cost to the information
provider. Domain names are for People Like You: if you
want a recognizable presence on the Internet, a domain
name will allow others to find you easily and quickly. |
| 11. |
What
if my desired name is the same as a trademarked name? |
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In quick and
simple terms, if you've registered the name in good
faith, it's not a name belonging to an internationally-
known company, and you can show that you have a
legitimate reason to use that name, then there is a
possibility that you might be able to keep that name. If
you register a domain name and there arises a dispute
concerning the registration because of potential
conflicts with trademarks or service marks, it may be
necessary to resolve it by court order or arbitration or
it may be referred to a neutral decision maker. If
cyber-squatting or cyber-piracy is alleged, the
complainant can seek a streamlined dispute resolution
procedure or go to court. |
| 12. |
How
can I protect my domain name against potential trademark
disputes? |
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One way to
avoid trademark disputes is to choose the right domain
name. Choosing a name that is similar to that of your
company is another. However, you would not want a name
that is similar to another company where people have
difficulty distinguishing between the two. For example,
if your company is called Integrated Business
Management, you would not want to register a domain name
of "IBM". This would be a sure fire way of
inducing a trademark dispute! |
| 13. |
Once
I have registered my domain name, how long will I own it
for? |
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Provided that
there are no trademark disputes, and that the annual
fees are maintained, your registered domain name will be
yours indefinitely. You can register or renew your
domain name for periods of 1, 2, 5, or 10 years. |
| 14. |
How
much could a domain name be worth? |
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Domain names
can be worth thousands and thousands of dollars. The
more practical and useful it is for others, the more it
will be worth. Recently, business.com sold for $7.5
million and computer.com sold for $500,000. Domain names
can be worth even more in non-monetary terms. Compan |
