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Aquiring an internet domain without ever leaving your desk

The world we live in today is governed by speed and immediacy. The Internet plays a central role in this new era where time is money. Because of this, it is recommended that every company be familiar with the web, as it may just be what allows the business to stay afloat in an increasingly competitive marketplace.

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One of the first steps to take as a business owner is to get a domain name for the company website. Domains simplify the task of searching, because they convert the URL (Uniform Resource Locator) into a user friendly format. By following just a few simple steps, without ever having to leave your desk, you can obtain an internet domain.

Step1

Select the name: One must consider, among other things, the following criteria: the name should be related to the company, brand or product. The name should be easy to remember, as short as possible, and easy to pronounce, so be friendly and identifiable to people.

Step 2

Define the type of domain to use: (..... Com, com, net, org, etc.) The reasons for acquiring a paid domain name are:

  • Prestige: It is expected that an e-commerce firm create a percierved security to its customers. 
  • Easy to remember: Pay domains are often easier to remember because people are familiar with its use.

Paso 3

Check availability of the domain: You must check the availability of the domain you are seeking to use. There are services available that can verify this, such as nic.com, GoDaddy.com, onlydomains.com, domains.com, etc.. If necessary, one must find alternatives that would work with the products and services that seek to offer.

Step 4

Register your domain through a domain provider: Call to register the domain before the ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers). It is necessary to provide theinformation of the registrant, administrative contact, technical and billing or DNS (Domain Name System) primary and secondary: For the record required.

Step 5

Renewals: Depending on  the duration of the domain name registration, one should make the necessary renovations. You should consider the domain registration renewal a couple of months prior to maturity.

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