In this article we are going to look at the thought process you should go thru to choose your domain name.
First of all let's define what a domain name is.
A unique name that represents each computer on the Internet. (Some machines do have more than one domain name.) The DNS converts the domain name requested by an Internet user into an IP address.
The Domain Name System (DNS) helps users to find their way around the Internet. Every computer on the Internet has a unique address - just like a telephone number - which is a rather complicated string of numbers. It is called its "IP address" (IP stands for "Internet Protocol").
it is hard to remember everyone's IP address. The DNS makes it easier by allowing a familiar string of letters (the "domain name") to be used instead of the arcane IP address. So instead of typing 64.65.51.245 , you can type www.team-schuman.com. It is a "mnemonic" device that makes addresses easier to remember.
So what makes the best internet domain name?
First of all don't pick a name that has nothing to do with your Web site. If you are selling flowers don't pick a name like apples.com. Picking an oddball name makes no sense and it will just confuse your audience.
Don't make your new domain name too long. The longer it is the harder it becomes to remember. Can you remember yourrose.com or look at yourrosewebsite.com?
Short names are not the way to go either. It is to your benefit to try and buy a domain name that has a few keywords that relate to the topic of you Web site when possible.
Keyword placement when choosing your domain name is helpful as your site develops a higher placement with the search engines. Having the name jonathan.com will do better with a search engine than johnsite.com. With johnrose.com you know I have a flower website where with johnsite.com you don't know what kind of Web site I have.
When registering your domain name in some cases you will need to determine if you want to use hyphens in the name itself. Personally I have found this to be a great way to get a domain name that otherwise my not be available. The domain name yourrose.com might already be taken whereas the name your-rose.com might be available.
Everything I have read says try to get a .com domain name first before going to a .net or .org etc. As more and more domain names are taken this becomes harder to do and I think you are better off getting a keyword rich domain name like your-rose.org than you are to buy a .com domain name like sepultura.com.
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How to Protect Domain Names
Domain Dispute is no longer news unless a Madonna or Julia Roberts type of celebrity gets involved. However, greater now than ever is the risk for domain registrants to lose their domain names when they get involved in a domain dispute. The risk is originated from the Uniform Dispute Resolution Policy (the Policy) approved by ICANN and the Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act (ACPA) passed by U.S. Congress. The direct risk comes from reverse domain hijackers, biased panelists, and the unprepared registrants themselves...
innocent registrants are prone to ignoring measures to protect their domain names. They tend to think they are safe and would win even if some party would complain to WIPO-the worst arbitration organization for innocent registrants. Thus, they often do not take steps to protect their domain names. As a consequence, they are likely to lose their domain name(s) in a domain dispute. Preparation both BEFORE and AFTER you receive a complaint is equally important. Generic domain names are no exception. Net-firms.com (usid.com received a complaint from netfirms.com) and netlearning.com (the registrant received a complaint from NetLearning, Inc.) are just two examples proving how easy it is for a common word domain name to get hijacked.
The following suggestions may be useful when preparing yourself for a potential battle for your domain name(s).
1. Make sure your domain record. It including the ownership and administrative contact information, is complete, correct, and current. If it is incorrect, the panelists will take it as evidence against you. Therefore, check your domain record often to see if any change is made without your authorization.
2. Write down your idea or business plan about what you would use your domain for and get it notarized.
3. Register your domain name, i.e., yourdomainname.com, as a trademark with the trademark authority in your country. If you registered your domain name as a trademark successfully, it is to your advantage. Once you establish your rights to your domain name(s), your domain name is entitled to legal protection even if it is stolen.
4. If you start up a business, register and or use your domain name as your business name, if possible. Use your domain name with the TM sign on your letterhead, envelope, business card, or wherever possible. When you design your web site, make sure to put the TM sign with your domain name. Print a copy and have it notarized by a local Notary Public. If your site is designed by others, make sure to get a certificate that shows your domain name on it.
5. When you do advertising, make sure your domain name shows up in the ad. If you do online advertising, even with goto.com, print a copy of your link ad that is properly dated. Keep a copy of that ad and all communications between you and your ad service provider as evidence.
6) If you are not planning to use your domain name in the near future, register it as an intent-to-use trademark with your trademark authority. For coveted domain names, i.e., mostly single worded and popular, yet generic names, you may not be able to get them registered as a trademark. For those domain names, use them as soon as possible for any legitimate purpose, such as for business, non-profit, or even a personal or fun activity.
7. Use a fee-based web hosting service that would enhance the impression of seriousness of your business. Free web hosting is costly because it will harm your business in various ways.
8. Never merely put simple links on the pages and never link your domain to porn sites. By doing so, you will be doomed if you come across some self-authorized or puritan panelists.
9. Do not sell it until you establish your rights to it. When you receive any offer to purchase your domain name, do not answer unless you know who the person is. The inquirer may be a spy. Again, talk to a lawyer if possible before you do anything.
10. When challenged directly by a company or individual, you should never answer until you consult a legal professional. Any of your good-willed answers may be used as evidence against you later or help your challenger to shape a plan against you. Do not put out a web site for your domain in a hurry as a response to the challenge you receive. Such an action may prompt some panelists to believe you have done some thing wrong.
11. When you receive a complaint from WIPO, you should RESPOND if you want to defend your domain name(s). Many panelists would treat you lightly and rule in favor of the complainant if you fail to respond. If your domain name is critically important and you are well financed, hire a COMPETENT lawyer! The fee can be anywhere between $1500 and $5000 per response. Or, some lawyers will charge on an hourly basis, usually between $200 and $500 per hour. Do some searching and ask for references when you choose a lawyer. Furthermore, you should consider paying $1500 to have a three-panelist panel. With WIPO, you are likely to lose if only one panelist is assigned to your case. When you request three panelists, you have the right to designate one panelist for the dispute panel. By carefully choosing a registrant-friendly panelist, you will increase your likelihood of winning.
12. If you lose at WIPO, you have 10 days to appeal to your local federal court or the court that has jurisdiction over the registrar.
13. If the challenger goes directly to court to sue you, you should file your response timely. Do not get scared because the plaintiff may do this simply as a tactic to scare you by the fact that a court action is more expensive than dispute arbitration. The most important thing is to establish your rights to your domain name. Keep any and all evidence that is indicative of your using your domain name for a legitimate activity. And finally, be careful to avoid the traps that would endanger your rights to your domain names.
The tips in this article are intended for reference only and should not be construed as legal advice.
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Parked Domain and How to Earn The Money
Let me tell you a true story. A friend of my who likes to collect domain names was describing a few that he had acquired. While he has a wide range of domains in various categories, these particular domains were all related to web hosting.
Some of the domain names were similar to existing web hosting company names (or derivatives of web hosting company names). Others simply had 'hosting', 'host', or a related term in the domain itself.
So my friend and I were talking and he said something like, "Yeah, it's a shame - if only I had the time to develop some content for some of these domains then I might make some money form them". It turns out that he had no content on any of the domains - just parked pages, or no content at all. When I investigated the domains, it turned out that there was a small but steady traffic stream that visited these domains. Some simply typed in the domain, others apparently found the domain through a search engine that had categorized the parked page.
So I suggested the following to him - why not use a service that will take the domain as is - with no content whatsoever - and suggest search options that generate revenue for each click? He took my advice, grudgingly I might add, and guess what? He made $50 the first month from just a few of his domains.
He was so excited that he asked what he might do to further increase his revenues from his domain names. I suggested that he use his parking pages (these can be customized with some hosts) to test banners from affiliate programs with the highest paying hosting companies. He placed only three banners at the top of his pages - with a brief description of the company's product offerings taken straight from their web sites. This also proved to be a great success - and his revenue stream increased.
My friend has since invested some time and energy in monetizing his other domains. He has either pointed the domains to a pay per click search engine, or listed affiliate links on almost every domain. This has turned a lackluster domain speculation business into a profit generating pay per click and affiliate business that requires almost no effort to maintain. Needless to say, my friend has taken my out to lunch a couple of times since then.
If you have parked domains and what to try getting paid for search results on those pages, check out this service offered by Sedo (there are others out there as well):
http://www.sedo.com/services/parking.php3
Good luck in transforming your parked domains into cold, hard cash!
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Why Do You Need a Domain Names
I come across sites all the time that are obviously hosted for free. Why obviously? Because they have no domain. Having no domain can cost you big time.
You have taken the time to put together a great website. You have collected pictures, designed or bought a nifty template, and filled it with great text. Your website is ready to go. Everything looks great - until you decide to host your site on a free hosting account provided by your ISP. Big mistake.
Having no domain name is no big deal if all that you will ever do with the website is post family pictures. A domain name is mandatory though, if you plan to do business online. If you don't take your business seriously, why should anyone else?
Domain names build trust in your website visitors
One of the biggest barriers to doing business online is the lack of face to face communication. When people can't look into your eyes and size you up in person, they are slower to trust you. In the absence of being able to talk face to face, your website and everything about it, communicates trust, or the lack thereof.
Registering a domain name is an important first step to building the trust your visitor has in you and your company. Always keep in mind that trust is much easier to lose than it is to build in the first place. It takes a long time to build trust but it takes no time at all to destroy it.
Domain names are portable
When you go with a generic website address from your ISP, the few dollars you save per year are far less costly than the lack of mobility to you get with a free website address. You may have hopes that your part time web project will one day lead to a full time income. When you have a free website address, you are stuck to that ISP. In contrast, when you own a domain name, you can take your domain name to any web hosting company you choose.
As the traffic to your website builds and your website climbs in the search listings, changing its name later is impossible without taking a big traffic hit. When you have a domain name however, changing hosts will have very little effect on your traffic. This is even more important if your website is suddenly hit with a major increase in traffic. You may need to change web hosts but if you don't have a domain name, that traffic may disappear. On top of that, if you start using too much bandwidth on your free hosting account, your provider will most likely pull the plug.
Domain names make it easier for your prospects to email you
When you have a domain name, it looks more professional. Having an email like jack@yourdomain.com looks far better and is easier to remember than jack.lastname@yourisp.com. Easier for your prospect translates into more money earned for you.
Domain name registration is a no brainer and something you should do right away.
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Domain Names Business
Since every website needs a name, Dr. Steve Baba has written a free ebook that will help you obtain a brandable, memorable domain name at a reasonable cost, which will contribute to your brand equity and profits. The ebook, downloadable from Seemly.com, explains how to select and buy an elite domain name. You will be able to obtain a better name than your competitors have.
There are at least 10,000 words in a dictionary that would make great domain names plus at least 10,000 proper names and 10,000 great short coined-words. With a supply of 30,000 great names and millions of good names, obtaining a good name is easy...
and millions of good names, obtaining a good name is easy.
There is no need to pay more than a few thousand dollars for a great one-word domain name, and many good domain names are available for free. This book provides you with the information needed to beat domain name speculators at their games.
Both naming methodology to identify great domain names and negotiating/purchasing methods to obtain great domain names at low prices are covered. After a couple of introductory sections, the book starts with domain naming goals or the criteria for choosing a great domain name: image, memorability, trademark-legal, and price. Then quality domain naming strategies are discussed. Inferior domain naming styles, which you want to avoid, are then discussed.
The second half of this book explains how to buy a great domain name. Auctions, expired domains, speculators, and other sources are discussed. Finally, many other topics are expanded on.
Steve Baba has a Ph.D. in Economics and ebusiness experience. The ebook on domain names is available at www.seemly.com, for free. No registration is required. The ebook is a PDF file of approximately 250K. The free ebook is advertising supported. The following paragraphs are book excerpts. Generic names, arbitrary dictionary words, coined or made-up words, modified generic names (generic plus) and unrelated two-word names are quality domain naming strategies. But, each quality strategy has strengths and weaknesses. There is no such thing as a perfect name.
Generic names are highly controversial and expensive. Examples of generic names are Hotels.com, Shoes.com and Furniture.com. The generic name strategy was always controversial and peaked during the dotcom bubble.
The generic naming strategy is virtually never used offline, but a very few small stores do business under generic names such as the "Mattress Store" in Annapolis, Maryland. Offline, anyone can use the same generic name and open a store name "Mattress Store." Online, ownership of the domain name MattressStore.com can only prevent competitors from using the same exact domain name.
Since, generic names cannot be trademarked, competitors can use Hotels.NET, Rooms.com, Hotelrooms.com, Motels.com, Hotel.com (singular), Inns.com Hotels.us, and so on. Often, there are a half dozen simple generic names for each industry not to mention generic names with a prefix (e, i) or suffix such as eHotels.com.
Since competitors can use similar generic names, developing a distinct, memorable brand is difficult. Memorability or the need to spend less on advertising is often an argument for high domain name prices - but this argument is only half true. At the same time, with only a few first-rate generic names in each industry, the generic domain names may be unavailable or overpriced, and are rarely bargain-priced. A generic name also hampers brand extension beyond the generic category - Hotels.com selling plane tickets?
Another quality strategy is unrelated, arbitrary dictionary words. Examples of unrelated dictionary word names include Amazon.com Yahoo.com, Google.com, Target and Staples. Both the words yahoo and google are in the Oxford dictionary, but were rarely used prior to becoming famous brands.
Compared to generic names, it was not immediately obvious what business Amazon, Yahoo or Google was in. On the other hand, Yahoo can legally prevent competitors from using similar names such as FreeHoo via trademark laws.
SearchEngine.com would be the generic name for Google. "Fast" and "All The Web" are used as trademarks by another search engine. But "fast" and "all the web" are not unrelated or arbitrary. Other search engines can also claim to be fast, speedy, quick, the entire web, or something similar.
The key to having the most trademark protection is to choose an unrelated, arbitrary word. Descriptive words, such as fast, are unlikely to earn much trademark protection. Instead of fast, it may be possible to use a suggestive name such as jet, rocket, or race.
With 10,000 good, short, easy-to-spell dictionary words, it is always possible to find one for a few thousand dollars. Shorter four or five character dictionary words are more expensive. Three character dictionary words are extremely expensive.
Coined or fanciful words are words such as Exxon or Kodak that had no prior use. In theory, coined words are the best from a trademark-legal point of view, since no one has used the word before. Ideally, a coined word is totally new and unrelated to any other word.
But, memorability requires a short name, which has led to a number of similar coined names such as Duron, Enron, and Micron, which diminishes the legal advantage, since confusion is possible. LexIs sued LexUs.
While the legal protection is not perfect, the legal protection is considered the strongest of any category. But from a marketing point of view since no one has used the word, coined words may be as difficult to remember as nonsense syllables.
With a supply of thousands if not tens of thousands of short, coined words, it is always possible to find one for a few thousand dollars or less - often free.
Because of the lack of trademark protection for generic names, the lack of distinctiveness, and the cost of many generic domain names, many businesses have used a "generic plus" or "modified generic" naming strategy.
A prefix, suffix or second word can be added to the generic name. Examples of this are Carmax, CarMart, eCars, CarDepot, CarOne and CarLand.
This works if the generic word, such as car, is short. Longer generic names, such as CarpetCleaningMax.com, can be too long. But many of the longer generic words have common abbreviations. For example, computer is often abbreviated "comp" as in CompUSA. Software is often shortened to "soft" or "ware" in names. Tech is a common abbreviation for technology, overused in names.
These names range from virtually generic, eCars.cars, to nearly coined, QuanCars.com, with descriptive, suggestive and arbitrary second-words in-between. Since the generic word lacks any trademark protection, the trademark strength depends on the trademark strength of the "plus" part of the name.
The generic plus strategy is often an attempt to have the benefits from both a generic and a distinctive name, but may have the problems of both if one is not careful. At worst, it could infringe on someone's trademark based on the second word such as CarsRus or CarBay. The generic part of the word is usually trademark safe.
Another strategy is to use two unrelated words in a name. Examples of two unrelated words are RedEnvelope.com and BlueTooth.com. The two unrelated words strategy differs from the generic-plus strategy in that neither word is related to the generic product. Technically red is related to envelope by being an adjective, but neither word is closely related to the product or service being sold.
The main advantage to this method, two unrelated words, is that it's cheap and often free. With 30,000 single words, there are 900 million combinations of two single words (30,000 x 30,000).
The main disadvantage is that two unrelated words are twice as difficult to remember as one. Two words that are commonly related to each other such as "happy birthday" or "hot wire" are easier to remember, but rare and may be as expensive as single words.
From a trademark viewpoint, it could be twice as risky. It could infringe on someone's trademark based on either the first or second word. If you are RedDog.com selling computers, either Red Computers or Dog Computers could consider trademark action against you.
Get Brandmark Domain Names
If you have or are about to purchase a domain name, you could be in trouble and you don't even know it yet.See, what the domain sellers won't tell you is that the domain name you are purchasing or have purchased can possibly infringe on trademark rights and you can lose that domain name or even worse.
Trademark and servicemark laws apply not only off-line but on-line as well and they even apply to domain names.Now, a trademark generally applies to goods where as a servicemark applies to services. For the purpose of this article I will refer to trademarks as the same rules apply.
A trademark can be a word, name, symbol, or device and it is used to distinguish and indentify the goods and services from one person or company from that of another.
The purpose of a trademark is to prevent confusion in the eyes of the consumer relating to particular goods and services. Basically, they are in place to prevent unfair competition.
So with that said, just because you purchased a particular domain name it does not necessarily mean you have exclusive rights to it.
If there is a trademark in your domain name, the mark owner has a legal right to send you a "cease and desist" letter and possibly take that domain name away from you.
If you don't believe a word I've said so far then I offer myself as proof because it happened to me. I recently lost one of my domain names under this exact same circumstance.
For legal reasons I can't tell you the domain name as I agreed to make no further references to it, but there were two words in my domain name that were associated with a trademark.
Now, I wasn't aware of this when I purchased the domain name. And I definitely wasn't aware of trademark laws.
Don't be ignorant on the subject like I was. You can avoid any potential problems by educating yourself and thereby preventing the samething from happening to you.
Don't make the same mistake that I did!
Do your research before you buy a domain name and make sure there is no trademark associated with that name.
There are trademark search engines where you can type in a word or a phrase and it will tell you if it is a trademark.
You can visit the United States Patent And Trademark Office (USPTO) website to do a trademark search: http://www.uspto.gov/
Now, in my case I chose not to fight the trademark dispute and gave up my domain name voluntarily. I felt it just wasn't worth the time, money and headaches to launch a fight over this.
If this should ever happen to you, you do have rights and there are proper channels to go through to settle the dispute. Contact a lawyer who specializes in this field.
And don't even think for one minute that this sort of thing can't happen to you. Trust me. If you have a trademark in your domain name it is only a matter of time before you get that letter in the mail like I did.
There are numerous cases all over the internet concerning disputes over trademark and domain names.
Don't you be one of them...
If you would like more information on the subject of trademarks and domain names then I highly recommend you visit this website:
http://www.chillingeffects.org/domain
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Have Your own Business with Suitable Domain Names
Choosing a domain name can be daunting. Research the subject (after all, you're the type of marketer who researches, right?) and you'll be hit with a landslide of opinions, most contradictory. There is, however, two points that everyone agrees on:
Pick your domain before you launch your business.This is especially true if your market niche has lots of competition. Research your domain before you commit to a business plan....
While you're researching, you'll likely come across a couple of domains that attract you. You might be tempted to wait, since you haven't finalized or refined your business plan. Don't. A handful of domains isn't going to cost you much at an affordable registrar like GoDaddy, and once they're gone, they're gone. Chances are you can even resell the rejects at cost, if not a profit. Or "develop" them with unique content and point them to your main site for extra traffic.
Now that we have the easy part of the way, let's wade into murkier waters.
Question: Which TLD (top-level domain) is best?
Answer: If you're a juggernaut in the business world with a giant ad budget, the answer is dot-com (.com). If you're a smalltime business struggling for search engine positioning, the answer is still dot-com.
People do disagree on the value of a dot-com TLD. Some assert that dot-coms have no particular value in the search engines, which may be true.
However, the fact is, if you haven't yet seared your brand on the collective brow of the planet, dot-com makes you easier to remember. If you eschew dot-coms, then in some deep dark place inside, people will remember you as "that hard-to-remember URL with the ending that isn't dot-com." What's worse, if you pick an otherwise memorable domain ending in dot-net, -us, or (God forbid) -tv, some of your traffic will end up at that competitor who snagged the dot-com version of your domain. Okay, that's settled. Now for the controversial stuff. Which is best: the "keyword" domain, or the "creative-genius, snappy and brandable" domain?
Keyword Name vs. Creative-Genius Brandable Name
A Keyword Name is the boring, workhorse kind of domain. You seem them everywhere. They bristle with hyphens: "best-anchovy-pizza-in-siberia.com." Or "super-labrador-accessories-and-golfballs.biz." On the face of it, they're hard to brand. They're hard to fit on business cards. They're really hard to explain over the phone to Aunt Martha.
On the other hand, a Creative-Genius Brandable Name is the sexy kind of domain. The successes are sparkling: Yahoo!, Google, Amazon.com. You can shout these URLs across the room and the other guy will probably get it right. But note: the dot-com road is littered with hip, snappy business who failed to brand their product successfully, or get listed high in the search engines. Now their URLs all point to the same page: "server not found ?"
The debate rages on, but the first question you must ask yourself is:
How will people find you?
It was recently reported that "direct navigation" web traffic has started to outnumber search engine traffic. In other words, more people visit sites by typing in the URL directly than they do by combing search engines for results. So more gurus are recommending 'brandable' domains.
But think about this. As a small business owner, how will people find you? Word of mouth? Billboards on I-95? "Corporate sponsorships" on hockey arenas? Probably not: they'll find you through search engines. They'll type in "cheap purple widgets," and as a smart marketer, you will offer them a website optimized for the keywords "cheap purple widgets."
Still, this doesn't imply you should automatically pick a keyword domain. There are pros and cons to both types.
BRANDABLE: ADVANTAGES
The brandable domain is great for business cards. In fact, it's nearly compulsory if you're planning on offline marketing. In other words, if you're printing up stationary at Kinkos, you want a brandable domain name.
If you're also a marketing genius, this is a fit challenge for your talents. Finding a memorable, apt domain to brand your business is something no software-driven suggestion tool can do.
Most "hybrid" domains -- ones that are really crosses between keywords and brandable names -- are long gone. But if you create a unique idea for your brand, you can probably snag the dot-com name for yourself. Now all you have to do is burn that brand onto the world's collective forehead. If you do, you'll benefit from type-in traffic. That means that if someone hears about you, they can probably find you just buy typing in your domain.
BRANDABLE: DISADVANTAGES
The brandable name requires solid marketing skill, research and luck. Your name should be so catchy, it's almost viral. It should also convey your actual business - or you'll have to work hard (often meaning, spend money) to associate the two. Your name should be "tested" on coworkers, cousins and dishwasher repairmen to ensure it has no undesirable connotations. Finally, your name should be available as a domain, and not suffer from competitors with similar domains. Sometimes, pulling all this off is difficult.
KEYWORD: ADVANTAGES
By keyword names, we're not talking about the glorious generic keywords - the one-keyword kings such as drugs.com or business.com. No, we're talking keyword names you can afford.
This is where you buy the domain name www.cheap-purple-widgets.com in hopes of getting a top search ranking for cheap purple widgets.
Advantages are many.
First, more keyword names are available. (They're ugly, and many people feel an aversion to hyphens.) Also, they do help you place higher in the search engines. It's true that search engines only give you a little credit for having a keyword in your domain, but "a little credit" counts.
Second, keyword domains leave no doubt in the searcher's mind about what you're selling. If you decided to call your widget business "Ableeza," a searcher might not get at a glance what it is you're selling, even if your rank is high.
Finally, if you can get people to link to you, those links will be valuable. No matter how Webmaster Joe describes you, the link part will always say, "cheap-purple-widgets." This is a powerful search engine strategy for moving higher.
KEYWORD: DISADVANTAGES
You won't get type-in traffic for a keyword name. You can't really explain it across a phone. It won't look pretty on a business card, and it's almost impossible to pair up with a cute logo. But if search engine traffic is going to drive your business, the keyword name is worth a long, hard look.
WRAP-UP
Regardless of which type you choose, don't play guessing games. If you go with a keyword name, use a search tool (like http://conversion.7search.com/scripts/advertisertools/keywordsuggestion.aspx to determine what keyword phrases people are searching on.
If you choose a brandable name instead, test it out on a variety of real people first. Pay attention to their reactions. Reserve your domain early, since brandable domains go fast unless they're very unique.
In the long run, both types of domains can work for you, especially if offline marketing is an option and you have a knack for branding. Overall, though, the keyword domain is probably the easiest path to success for the small-business owner.
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Get Dollar From Your Domain Names
Have you heard about domain names that sold for over a million dollars? Inspired by this, you imagine registering a great domain name, hanging onto it for a while, and then selling it off to become the next multi-millionaire. It could happen, but don`t count on it!
First of all, many of the truly great domain names are already taken. Second, the dot com bust took some of the wind out of inflated domain name prices. (If you sell your domain name for millions of dollars worth of stock in a publicly traded dot com flop, what is the name really worth?)
The cybersquatter buys domain names totally on speculation. Sometimes he will register names of famous brands, companies, or individuals. Time and again, these domain name speculators learn the hard way that they must respect intellectual property rights. They hope that some large corporation will pay big bucks to them for the use of the company`s own (already trademarked) name. Instead, they end up with threatening letters from a law firm for their attempts at extortion.
However, you can still make money from domain names if you are sensible in your approach. Here are some suggestions on ways to profit.
1. Affiliate Programs: Use your domain name to promote an appropriate affiliate program. Either redirect to the affiliate site or write a review that links to them.
2. Informational Sites: Create content and then profit from it by earning advertising revenue through Google AdSense or a similar program.
3. Redirect to Your Own Site: Some reasons you might want to do this include preventing competitors from using a particular domain name and benefiting from searches some users perform by domain name. (For example, if they wanted to order flowers, they might just type "flowers.com" in their web browser. You could get some traffic and sales this way.)
4. Product Sites: Create your own or sell someone else`s product appropriate to your domain name.
5. Park Your Domain Names: You might feel that your name has real potential for resale value. There are companies that will allow you to park your domain on their servers, advertise that your name is for sale, and split advertising revenue with you.
The trick is to generate traffic for your domain name. That traffic in turn will create revenue. Then, when you go to sell your domain name, you will have a few things going for you.
First, you will have a fully developed website. A fully constructed building on a piece of land increases the value of the real estate property. Similarly, the value of your domain name is enhanced by a complete and operating website.
Second, you have traffic. Just as a shopping mall with no traffic results in no sales, so a website must have traffic to generate income.
Third, you have income. An income property, such as an apartment building, can be appraised on the basis of its income (as well as other factors). Similarly, the gross income, net profits and cashflow of a website have value. For example, if someone offered you $1,000 for your domain name and website when it was generating $10,000 per day in profits, you would likely laugh at him.
You really can profit from your domain name investments by adding value and properly developing your web properties.
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Pick a Good Domain Names
Domain names to the internet are the as necessary as wheels on a car. All websites need a domain name; it is how your website is found on the internet by your potential customers. It is your unique identifier and two organizations can not have the same domain name. Your domain name is not really purchased or bought; it is actually leased for a year to 10 years....
Choosing a good domain name requires some thought, because picking a good name may be an important factor in getting return visitors to your site. You will want to keep it short and to the point, no more than 14 letters. This can help reduce the chance of a visitor mistyping your site and ending up on another site.
It is a good idea to choose a domain name that reflects the type of business you plan to do. You will use the name often in your website and if done right it can help you with promote your site with the search engines. What are some tips for choosing a domain name?
Tip 1 - Buy it early. Take a day or two to decide on your name. Think it through, but, don't procrastinate. Over 30,000 domain names are sold a day. Don't let someone else beat you to a good domain name.
Tip 2 - Buy your name in .com and .net. Let's say you buy domain name KCBBQ.com. Your competitor, who also sells Kansas City BBQ sauce, knowingly buys KCBBQ.net and maybe even KCBBQ.biz. Why would he do that? Isn't he limiting his own business by getting a name similar to yours and won't he confuse his customers? Don't think your competitor is innocent. He has just engaged in a domain name trick! He is not planning on conducting his primary business under these names. He bought those names to TAP into your business! Avoid this common newbie mistake and buy all the necessary domain names to protect your interests.
Tip 3 - Buy alternate domain names. Domain names are so cheap that it is affordable to practice this tip. Let's say you decide that you want to also buy KCBBQ.com and .net why not purchase KC-BBQ.com and .net. These other sites won't go to waste. You can point these sites to your main domain name KCBBQ.com and increase the traffic to your site.
Tip 4 - What if all good domain names are taken? You should consider buying a previously owned domain name. As we mentioned before domain names can be purchased for multiple years. Sometimes the lifecycle of a website comes to an end and the domain name already has a good page ranking with search engines. You can effectively buy yourself traffic without any work.
Tip 5 - If at all possible don't choose a domain name that is close to competitors, just because you like the name. For example, if there is a web hosting company called domainexpress.com, it is not recommended that you pick domain-express.com. Take some time think it out, but, don't wait too long picking your internet identity. It is a necessary exercise in defining your buisness and it can be fun. If you don't like it, the worst thing that can happen is that you -sell it; There are profits to be made in doing that too!
How to Build Good Domain Names
What was the name of that website? It was good. It has something to do with...".Is your web site like many others? Domain names always on the tip of a visitor's tongue, but not quite memorable enough? Your choice of domain name needs to be easy to remember, as well as focused enough that your visitor will know right away what your site is about.
Rules
Some rules do apply when deciding on a domain name:
1. Domain names must be at least two characters long but no more than 63 characters,
not counting the TLD.
2. You can use any combination of letters, numbers, or hyphens, but you can't use a
hyphen as the first or last character.
3. Domain names are not case-sensitive, so my-home-based-business-advisor.com is the
same as My-Home-Based-Business-Advisor.com.
Choosing A Domain Name
Choosing good domain names is almost as important as choosing your actual business (see our Startup Ideas page).
There are many different schools of thought when it comes to picking good domain names.
Some say to choose a short, concise name.
Some like numbers in the name, some don't.
Hyphens and underscores -- as opposed to words all running together -- are another debated topic. It's mostly a matter of easier reading for your human visitors. Which do you find easier to read?
myhomebasedbusinessadvisor
my_home_based_business_advisor
my-home-based-business-advisor
Generally, the hyphens between words make domain names easier to read for most people.
While search engines don't rank domain names, a keyword-rich name will let your visitors know what your web site is about before they get there. This makes them more comfortable because they know what they're getting in advance.
Also, when you get other sites to link to yours, that link is usually based on your domain name. This means that your main keyphrase (which you used as your domain name) will be the actual anchor text and search engines do give additional ranking for that.
Domain names play a major role in making your dream memorable to the world.
Take the time to do it right and your dream of a home-based business will be seen all over the world!
For a more detailed explanation of domain names and domain registration, and more great advice for your home-based business
Will Your Domain Increase Your Traffic?
When you visited a great website some time ago that had some fantastic information on it. It is not easily found in search engines results so you decide to type the domain name into your favorite browser. The problem is that the url spells out something like keyword-keyword-keyword-keyword-keyword.com. Does that sound ethical to you? It maybe helpful with those search engine rankings but for many visitors that can be a pain in you know what to type out...
For years I worked in an internet café and was surprised to know that many persons can't type in a hyphen. Instead of finding out how to do it, they just move on to an alternate site hence a loss of traffic.
The average computer user can be a lazy fellow indeed. That's why there are so many keyboard shortcuts. He needs to complete his task as soon as possible.
Ever wonder why the Googles, Yahoos, Amazons and Ebays of the online world are so successful? It's because there domain name play a significant role in there branding.
There are countless persons logging on for the first time each day in search of information that can assist them in the iniation process. It is imperative that your domain name play a major part in creating a bond with your viewers.
For almost four years I marketed a free website that was hosted on Geocities. My "domain" spelt out Geocities.com/Myname which made marketing feel like running with an anchor tied to my legs. I can't even imagine the amount of traffic and credibility that I lost due to that single factor.
Does it work? It can and sometimes it won't. I believe that having a domain with too many words in it can be a turnoff just like having a Geocities site. It seems unprofessional for a company to have a name that contrasts the credibility that they are trying to create.
Some domain names are like a cargo train several comportments long. Why? Since some search engines do not give any significance to the meta keyword tag, some webmasters fill their domain with their keywords.
A good domain does not guarantee success as I found out. But a memorable and easy to spell name can be beneficial to both you and your visitors. You can have an easier time reaching them and they will have an easier time finding you with a quick type in of your domain.
I think it is best to put your keywords for each page in your file name. That way you, the search engines and your viewers all win.
Another Tips in Choosing a Domain
Here are a few things to know about buying a good domain name, that only experience can teach. Here are a few tips to get you started on the right foot:
1. Buy only ".com" and don't trouble yourself with the others. Although the domain name players have gone to some trouble to publicize and market to us about the availability of other extensions such as .org, .net, .us and others...there is still no real reason to buy anything but ".com."
If you currently have a domain name that is not a ".com," I strongly suggest you obtain it. Or, if that's not possible, consider finding a new domain name....
The rationale is simple: if the point of having a website is to get people to visit it, the best rule of thumb is to make it easy to remember. If your customers have to think in order to get to your website, and maybe even have to type in a wrong domain first before they finally reach you...you want to change that so they don't.
2. Buy your own personal name. What better way to make it easy for your customers to find you? As you become better known online, and as you build your customer database, it will become increasingly important for your customers to be able to find you based on your personal name.
Buying your personal name allows you to build credibility for your brand identity and makes it easy to "Google" you. Ever tried typing in just your first and last names at Google? Try it and see what happens. If you aren't showing up in the results, you will want to work on this. And buying your own personal name as a domain name is a simple and very effective way to get going.
3. Buy the most common spelling mistakes for your domain. Even if you follow the advice in (2) above, it may be inevitable that some of your visitors will misspell your domain. It's human error.
So although these may not be obvious to you at first, it's worthwhile putting your antennae up in order to figure it out. The first hint? If you misspell your own domain name, chances are others will. Be sure to grab the most common ones.
Example: www.Google.com, www.Gogle.com and www.Gooogle.com all go to the same page. Why? Google "gets" that lots of people type in too few or too many "Os" and has set it up so everyone gets to the right place.
4. Double check your domain names for odd or unintentional meanings. This one is a bit mixed, because if your domain name turns out to be something quite funny, it might be just that much more memorable and bring you free traffic. But you may not want to be remembered in that way, and the traffic that results could be a detriment to you. (The wrong target market just clogs up your system, uses bandwidth, and creates customer service inquiries you don't want.)
So do a double check to see if your domain says something you didn't expect.
What do I mean?
www.newsextracts.com is actually a clipping service, but could be interpreted to be something rather more racy.
www.whorepresents.com is actually a site where you can find a given actor's agent or manager, but can be interpreted to be something else.
Last but not least, as with everything online, ebusiness owners have the luxury of easily and quickly asking our customers most anything, including "What do you think is the best domain name for this project?"
So when in doubt, ask your customers what they think. Give them a choice of a few domains you've narrowed it down to, and offer a prize of some sort to encourage participation. It works, and you'll end up avoiding potholes along the way.
Introduction in System Of Domain Names
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Number manages the DNS root of the Internet domain namespace. ICANN's role is to manage the assignment of identifiers, ensuring that all users have unique names. The DNS system is run by a series of servers called DNS servers. ICANN manages the root DNS domains, under which are the top-level domains...
It also manages:...
Organizational domains
Geographical domains
Reverse domains
Beneath the top-level domains are other naming authorities such as Nominet, the UK's naming authority.
How does a DNS Query work?
The process occurs in two parts. Firstly, a name query begins at a client computer and is passed to DNS client service for resolution. When the query cannot be resolved locally, DNS servers are queried.
For example, when a web browser calls the fully qualified domain name http://cheapdomainandwebhosting.blogspot.com , the request is passed on to the DNS client service to resolve the name by using locally cached information. If the query is held in the cache, then the process is complete. If, however, the query cannot be answered locally, the DNS client service uses a server list (ordered in sequence) to query external DNS servers. When a DNS server receives a query, it first checks to see if it is authoritive for that domain name. If it is authoritive, it resolves the name, and the process is complete.
If the DNS server is unable to resolve the query, it in turns queries other DNS servers, using a process known as recursion. DNS servers make use of root hints to assist in locating DNS servers, which are able to provide the required result. In this way, DNS queries are minimised and the Internet is able to operate quickly and effectively.
The root server responds with a referral to a server authoritive for the .com domains. NameserverA queries the the .com server and gets referred to the server authoritive for http://cheapdomainandwebhosting.blogspot.com
Nameserver A queries this server and gets the IP address for http://cheapdomainandwebhosting.blogspot.com
Nameserver A replies to the client with the IP address.
Queries can return answers that are authoritive, positive, negative or referral in nature. In the event of a negative answer, another DNS server is queried.
Web Hosting Types: Which One You Choose
Web hosting simply refers to a service that hosts your website, making it accessible to people interested in what you have to say or sell. There are different types of web hosting so you need to familiarize yourself with the different types and what makes each unique to really know the best web hosting that will suit your needs...
1. Shared Hosting -This is definitely one of the cheapest from of web hosting. Why is it Cheap? It is run in a certain way that makes sit possible for different clients to share the same server, hence the name, Shared Hosting.
With Shared hosting your website is hosted on a server that is shared by other customers, hosting company will be the one to manage and monitor the server providing what it takes to make sure all is up and running always. All you have to do is to sign up with the web host; they handle the customer support and maintenance of the server.
Shared Hosting is affordable but you must be sure that the hosting package you web hosting company is providing you actually supports what you need, scripting languages, applications, control panel etc. This is why before going for shared hosting you need consider another type of hosting, dedicated web hosting
Dedicated Web Hosting - Compared to shared hosting, dedicated web hosting is more sophisticated, unlike the situation in shared hosting where different people share the same server. In dedicated hosting you are allowed to rent an entire server and use it all by yourself. You are also given access to all the resources, giving you the ability to host more than one website
Dedicated hosting is designed to give customers a better form of hosting as one customer gets to use a server that could have been shared by many; this gives the customer more reliable hosting service. There are several web hosting companies offering top web hosting solutions at affordable rates. However it is always better to read several web hosting reviews before you select any hosting companies.
Windows Web Hosting - Apart from choosing a type of web hosting based on sharing a server or using one all by your self, you also need to consider what kind of platform the package the hosting service is offering you supports. The common ones are Windows and Linux. Windows web hosting will support features the windows platform while Linux web hosting will support the Linux platform.
Ecommerce Web Hosting - It is also necessary to know what purpose your website will serve before choosing a top web hosting service. Is the website for personal or business use? What type of web hosting service best suits you? Ecommerce web hosting comes with ecommerce tools that will enable you to do business easily on the internet.
Whatever form of hosting you choose, shared hosting or dedicated web hosting, make sure that you take your time to check out what will work best for your kind of website or websites.
September 10, 2008
Making Money With Web Hosting
Fortunately, there is a new trend in the web industry. Reseller Hosting, which consists of purchasing a web hosting package and reselling it for a larger price, has been making webmasters just a few cents richer. Although this sounds like a daunting task, it actually only requires a large amount of space. Once the webmaster acquires such a large server and bandwidth, he/she is able to divide it up among other people. As long as they are willing to pay a monthly fee, you will never get screwed over...
Regardless of how much money you want to make, purchasing this re-seller hosting does not cost much. For an average of $30/month, you can purchase enough space to make a profit. While all of these websites will be on a shared server, the majority of webmasters do not mind this downside. After all, not everyone can shell out thousands a month just to acquire their own dedicated server. Once you have found a few loyal customers who will not create any illegal material, you will be generating a profit every single month out of the year. Fortunately, until you stop your hosting, you will never be out of a job.
In order to sell this type of hosting, you absolutely need to network. Regrettably, there are many webmasters trying to follow the trend. For this reason alone, you should look in unpopulated areas. Try and find a website or forum that has not yet been tackled by other masses of website owners. For instance, find websites similar to your own. If you do not have one, look on webmaster-related forums such as Digital Point or Webmaster-Talk. These areas are populated with thousands of interested clients, who will be more than happy to jump on the bandwagon, if you do have a great deal.
Still desperately trying to find other ways to market? Many website owners advertise through blogs and buy text link ads. As a result, people will be more apt to find what you are offering. If this doesn't work, you could even start marketing in a local newspaper or a newsletter that goes out to professional companies who are always looking for alternatives. Nevertheless, there are plenty of consumers out there. You just need to be creative and put in the effort, in order to get anywhere.
For years web hosting has been flooding the market. However, it has just recently become a form of revenue for webmasters who just don't own their own web hosting company. It is a wonderful alternative to an additional part time job, especially if this is what you love to do. Networking with others, controlling a server, while working on your website certainly sounds like the perfect occupation.
Domain Names Reselling
Domain names have become like household items on the web. Many people have them, while even more want them. This had led entrepreneurial owners into the business of purchasing and reselling domain names for profit.
Affiliating yourself with an established domain registrar is a profitable solution for the webmaster with several domain names under their belt. It offers a great opportunity for anyone looking to make money on the web. Here’s how it works:
Due to mass popularity, many domain name registrars now offer reseller packages to any interested individual or business. If the prospects are accepted, they then have the power to register domains at discounted prices via the parent ICANN approved registrar. From there, they can then resell them to customers looking for specific domain names. In most cases, the established registrar will handle all the critical functions such as registering the name and customer support. As a reseller, your goal is essentially to line up more business for the registrar. While the buyer pays their money to the reseller, and may even access a control panel from the reseller’s site, the actual domain is registered with the parent registrar.
Here is a perfect example of how domain reselling works: Yahoo and Earthlink both provide their own down registration services. While you can successfully register a domain name through both companies, they are not the parent registrar. That title belongs to Melbourne IT, an ICANN approved registrar that backs services for big name companies such as Yahoo and Earthlink.
Lowering Domain Fees
After purchasing domains at wholesale prices from the parent registrar, resellers are able to set their own prices, passing the savings along to new customers. This has become a very successful trend to say the least. With these discount prices and stiff competition among resellers, prices of domains have been driven down from nearly $40 to as low as $5.95 and counting.
ICANN Approved Resellers
While domain reselling is a hot business to jump into, you should never sign up with the first company claiming the ability to offer this kind of service. If they are not approved as an official registrar or reseller, attempting to resell domains through them could get you in a lot of trouble.
Enom and Wild West Domains are two of the most known ICANN accredited registrars that employ individuals and businesses to market their domain names. Resellers working for these two companies are very reliable and typically offer great prices.
Getting A Piece of The Pie
If you plan to register multiple domains for yourself or your company, you can make out nicely by reselling them for an established registrar. As a reseller, you can buy domains at a discounted price and make a profit by selling registrations to others. Programs at Wild West Domains start as low as $ 99 - that’s all it takes to get started with our own domain name reseller business. You can function as your very own registrar and the more registrations you sell, the more money you make. Whether you’re looking to make a profit or simply save a few bucks on a hot domain name, a domain reselling service may be something worth looking into.
Dedicated Server : an Introduction
Normal web hosting is great but it does have its restrictions. While you may be able to control the administrative functions and design of your website, you have limited control in regard to the server hosting the site. Additionally, the server is likely to contain sites from other clients purchasing service from a particular provider, a factor that leaves you with limited resources and possibly exposed to the activities of others....
With dedicated hosting, you are actually allowed to control the behavior of the server. A host provides you with administrative access to the machine in which you can then install and run any type of software you desire. You can choose to host multiple sites on a single account, or even start your own web hosting company and host sites for your own clients on the server - the possibilities are endless.
When choosing dedicated hosting, you are leased a server box that is dedicated solely to you. As a customer of dedicated hosting, you have exclusive rights to the server including memory, bandwidth and disk storage. The server can be set to your preference with the applications and features of your choosing. Because of the overall freedom and flexibility, dedicated hosting has become quite popular. This type of hosting plan is well suited for both individuals and organizations that operate high-traffic sites or those that require the resources, versatility and enhanced performance of a dedicated server. It is also a great solution for database management, gaming sites and shared hosting as well.
Several companies now offer dedicated hosting packages that allow you to customize your own server. You can choose from one of their recommended pre-packaged plans or build your own server from the ground up, complete with your own files and software options. Just like any web hosting plan, one bonus you should certainly keep an eye out for is technical support. This adds value to the plan and will help you to determine how reliable a dedicated hosting provider really is. The standard rate of support is now offered on a 24/7 basis and service for your dedicated server should be no different. Look for plans that provide support via telephone, email and live chat if possible. It’s also a good idea to find a service that offers a free sever setup which enables you to get up and running quickly.
Dedicated hosting gives a huge advantage to corporations hosting all of their sites on a single server. It gives them the power to effectively manage business operations with the customization and uniformed nature of point-of-sale applications. For instance, the franchise car dealership in Detroit would be using and benefiting from the same tools as the dealership in Las Vegas. This makes for a streamlined operation that is fluent and cost-efficient at the same time.
Is a Dedicated Sever for You?
A dedicated server offers many opportunities but this type of hosting is not for everyone. Dedicated hosting is more suited for larger businesses who need the additional resources, and more importantly, can afford it. Personal sites and smaller businesses are typically do not require the power of a dedicated server and can save a lot of money by leasing space from a general web hosting provider.
Between Shared and Dedicated hosting
When choosing a web host, you generally have two options - to lease space on a shared server or lease a dedicated server. With a shared hosting server, your site or sites are sharing server space with others sites. However, by leasing a dedicated server, you receive the complete server along with a network connection all to yourself...
Shared servers are more affordable than dedicated servers and generally require a much lower level of technical skill. This is due to sophisticated control panel software and the fact that the host handles the majority of the actual server administration. For this reason, shared servers often make the best solution for personal individuals and small businesses who do not receive high volumes of web traffic.
A larger company on the other hand, may find themselves rather limited on a shared server.
These businesses often have high amounts of traffic that require more disk space, bandwidth, software and security. Although a dedicated server is more expensive, this type of hosting gives you much greater control and capability. This is an idea solution for online businesses with both a steady flow of traffic and revenue.
In shared hosting, many providers will guarantee an uptime of 99.9%, a figure that can be calculated in a number of different ways. The performance of your site can be impacted by the service interruptions caused by others on the server. Worst of all, most of these instances will be out of your control. You alone are responsible for managing a dedicated server. This includes building the machine to anticipate high levels of traffic along with any other events that may impact server response and performance.
With a shared hosting plan, you have limited access to applications and the operating system used by the host. Dedicated hosting allows you to install and run customized e-commerce applications, database management utilities and other software to increase functionality. As your site grows with traffic, your storage and applications will need to be enhanced to keep up with demand. A dedicated server also makes way for upgrades whereas a shared server is limited. Not only can software be upgraded but also hard drives, ram processors and even the operating system itself.
Dedicated hosting is likely to be somewhat more secure than shared hosting as well. A dedicated server can be protected with its own firewall along with server security software to fight off malicious content. This is an attribute greatly appreciated by companies storing highly sensitive data on their servers.
Good and Bad Side of share Hosting
Shared servers offer the most popular and widely used web hosting services available. Not only does it provide server space for your website, but for the sites of other clients as well. All of these sites make use of the same operating system and software applications. Although free hosting runs a similar setup, shared hosting typically offers many more benefits...
A free shared hosting service is a sound solution for those simply looking to express themselves or try out a few new ideas. If things don’t work out as you may have hoped, you have the benefit of having paid nothing for your website. At the same time, you should come to expect that free shared hosting will not provide the best conditions. For instance, storage space and bandwidth is limited and reliable support for MySQL databases and PHP is almost nonexistent. To put it mildly, this type of environment is not geared for someone looking to succeed at e-commerce.
With a paid shared hosting service, you are typically provided with all the necessary features to make an impact on the web. This includes multiple email accounts, a number of MySQL databases, easy to use web building tools and much more. Maybe you want a to start a small business that looks professional but doesn’t require enough to fill an entire server. Paid shared hosting offers you an easy way to host your site on a powerful web server for an affordable monthly fee.
Shared hosting is usually the first choice for the brand new webmaster. This type of environment gives you the ability to create a significant web presence without the need of advanced technical skill. Here is a list of other benefits you will enjoy.
A fast connection and reliable up-time,Quality server administration,Efficient control panel software, A number of useful features
Shared hosting is a viable solution but there are a few drawbacks as well. Below we have listed and detailed the bad side of hosting your site on a shared server:
Limited resources - on a shared server, you are sharing precious resources with everyone else who has signed up for service. This puts restrictions how the scalability of your site as capacities such as disk storage, bandwidth and memory are limited.
Software restrictions - a shared hosting provider generally only permits you to use the software they have supplied. This means you are unable to implement valuable components that could possibly increase the functionality and value of your site.
Security issues - the shared hosting environment is much more susceptible to outside and internal exploits. This is mainly due to the vulnerabilities in common scripts and the lack of security implementations.
Cpanel Introduction
cPanel is a highly advanced web based program that integrates with web hosting servers. As an enhancement of the typical control panel, this software was created to add ease and simplicity to administrative functions of a web site. cPanel is very popular for it’s numerous features, a user friendly system. This program appeals to the least experienced individual as it allows for easy and comfortable management of your website.....
The cPanel software is most commonly used for web hosting clients to have more freedom at controlling their site. It easily manages email accounts with extensive features such as mail forwarding, maintaining your database, files, payment procedures and much more. It is also frequently used by web hosts to maintain the server and manage resources. This mode is known as the WHM (Web Host Manager). The Web Host Manager handles user accounts and system maintenance while interacting with enhancements such as the powerful MySQL database and FTP.
There are many add-ons available for cPanel which include Moodle, Joomla, Drupa, SMF, Tiki Wiki and many more popular web applications. This software gives it’s best performance when installed on a fresh operating system.
cPanel differs from rival web hosting administrative panels by way of compatibility and features. It is capable of automatically upgrading web applications such as Apache and PHP. This is done so that all components remain up to date with cPanel and perform accordingly.
Though cPanel integrates smoothly with many servers it is most commonly used on Apache over the Linux operating system though it is currently being configured for Windows. When integrated with other web applications cPanel allows users to easily add bigger and better features to their website. Blogs, message forums, photo galleries and chat rooms are just a few of the many features that can be produced through cPanel.
After purchasing a quality hosting account that supports cPanel you will receive a confirmation email. This will contain a user ID and password. From there cPanel can be launched in a web browser like Internet Explorer. The following is an example of the most common way users log into cPanel. www.joedomain.com/cpanel This will direct you to the proper section where you are able to a enter password and user name.
While this tutorial will elaborate on the features of cPanel you should observe a few things right away. General information is displayed on the left hand side of your control panel. Details such as disk space, the number of add on and sub domains, and email accounts will be familiar. It’s best to assure that all the account information is correct before continuing on with cPanel.
System requirements for cPanel program:
266 MHZ processor or faster
65 MB and 1 GB of RAM for multiple domains
10 GB or more of HDD space
Cheap Domain and Web Hosting for the beginner
Web hosting is simply the act of renting space on someone else’s server that will help you serve your website out to people whenever they need it. The owner of the server should be reliable and be able to handle any technical issues that come by as it is their job to do so...
If want to find a good web host that can ensure that your website is fully functional almost every minute of the year. This does not have to be something costly. In fact, price is not a factor of how good a web host is most of the time. Price only comes in when the technologies used come into play, but for the most part, that applies only to big corporations with special needs. This means that you can and should find cheap web hosting that is reliable instead of searching for a higher-priced competitor that does not know how to run a web hosting company.
All you probably want is to have a place where you can place the files that you have created to share with the world, and for this, you will most probably only need a few features. Take note of these features and dispose of the others that only serve to blind you from making a good decision on choosing the right hosting plan.
Space of Hardisk - Most people, including you, will need less than 100 megabytes of space in reality, and any more would be redundant. Hosts that offer unlimited hard disk space are usually bad, and it only serves to show how inexperienced they are to offer such a feature. Many of these hosts end up shutting down their servers when they reach the limit due to their over-hyped offer. Remember, you are sharing the server with other people, and having a limit is better since it will prevent abusers that will ruin everyone else.
Technical Support - You will want to be able to get assistance with any problem you might have as soon as possible. If your website goes down, you want the company to have it fixed as soon as possible. This is where technical support comes in. Find a host with 24-hour technical support so that you can ensure that your problems are attended as and when you need it.
Criteria of Cheap Web hosting Company
The best web hosting companies provide excellent 24-hour support that will answer your questions almost instantaneously and provide the most mind-blowing quality of servers that hardly seem to break down. You must be thinking - all of these web hosting companies of such calibre probably cost a bomb. Wrong. Cheap web hosting companies can provide such services as well, and they should....
Did you know that the profits for cheap web hosting can amount to more than that of costlier alternatives?
This means that companies that offer cheap web hosting should also be able to provide good technical support since they can afford to fork out more. There is no reason for them to neglect their customers just because they are paying less. You get the speed disadvantages of cheap web hosting and that is fine - but they should provide the support to aid you in times when you will need it, especially when the hardware fails. You signed up for the cheap web hosting plan because you knew you only needed that much power, but it seems you also get the consequence of having bad support. Web hosting should be about the hardware, and the good support is something that should be there and it is simple why - to provide the best experience for the customers that rent your servers.
The best web hosts also make it a point to maintain their servers to keep the problems of shared hosting at bay. When so many people are using the same server, it is important to ensure that no one person causes anything to the server as it would affect hundreds or even thousands of other customers. Many cheap web hosts do not take good care of their severs well enough and a few abusive clients usually break it, causing everyone else’s websites to fall into oblivion along with the server.
The creme of the crop are the web hosts that invest in technology that enhance shared hosting and eliminates all the disadvantages of cheap web hosting while still maintaining the affordable price point. These hosts are usually the best as they have already proven to have excellent technical support from the fact that they can set up such a sophisticated system. There are a few out there, and you just have to know how to find them.
How to prevent domain from being stolen
Domain names are in high demand these days, so much in fact that internet thieves are looking to steal them. Domain hijacking is increasingly on the rise and Network Solutions has been the biggest victim. Known as the largest and oldest registrar, Network Solutions recently reported that they have been thieved for hundreds of domain names. So how did this happen? Similar to how unscrupulous individuals purchase web hosting to distribute malicious code, domain thieves masquerade as administrative members of targeted companies and use that authority to modify the ownership of domains...
The recent wave of domain theft has exposed major security vulnerabilities in today’s registration system. Representatives at DomainCaddy have declared that 80 to 90 percent of all domain names are at the risk of hijacking, including those belonging to active internet businesses.
How to prevent it
There are a few ways to minimize the risk of having your domain stolen. You can start by selecting the highest level of security for your domain registration account. These services are offered by many registrars for an additional fee. If you already have a name registered, contact your registrar by phone and ask them to upgrade the level of security on your account. You also want to make sure that no changes are made without your consent. The registrar should contact you by phone or email confirming that you want these changes to be made.
If you are looking to purchase your first domain name, it is a good idea to choose a registrar that offers a “hijack-proof” security service. Register.com is one such company that charges $99 for the “Domain Lockdown” service. With Network Solutions having been exposed for vulnerabilities, you should request the encrypted password option when registering a name with them. You can also choose their PGP (Pretty Good Privacy) account option. Both of these are far more secure than the standard “MAIL-FROM” option.
You should never use a Not-Care or After-Update service option to manage your account. According to the Network Solution notification policy, you will not receive notification of changes to your account until after they have been made. To avoid this, choose the Before-Update option that assures all changes go through you first for authorization.
A Guide in Choosing a Cheap Web Hosting
When you need to put your website content or a cheap web hosting is the main purpose in choosing a hosting, here the criteria that should be considered:
Companies information
When looking for affordable web hosting, you should know that “cheap” is the provider’s calling card. For this reason, you need to conduct through research on the company or companies in question. Compare and contrast by observing not only their price, but other attractions such as features, bandwidth and storage, uptime, etc. One thing you never want to do is purchase service with the first cheap host you run across. Such a rash decision could end up costing you in the end.Regardless of how much the service costs, a quality host should provide web hosting guides, tips or articles on the homepage. This will give you a bit of insight on their service and the indication that the company takes care of their consumers
Personal information
This is include a phone number, email address, chat system or support ticket. Before purchasing service, you must know how to contact your web host in case problems arise. You may even consider contacting them beforehand to see how fast they respond and address your concerns.
Terms of Service Information
often overlooked, a cheap web host’s terms of service contains important information every client should be familiar with. This will detail the services provided in your hosting account, letting you know what to expect and what the company expects for you. It is critical that both you and the provider understand and adhere to these terms.
Well, What’s most important is determining exactly what your site needs in order to be successful and then performing the necessary research to determine who meets those needs. Many will provide you with everything required to get your site up and running with numerous tools that can serve benefit to your marketing campaign. Establishing a powerful web presence has never been more affordable thanks to today’s flourishing web hosting industry.
How to Install Fantastico in Cpanel
Preparation
After accessing cPanel, you will notice an icon for the program Fantastico. By clicking on the icon, you go to a new page where you will find an "Install". After clicking on the tab, follow the installation steps below:
1. Select the version of Fantastico you want to integrate into cPanel
2. Making changes to your theme if you have some ideas in mind
3. Check all the scripts you want to use as "active"
4. Let "wget" binary to be your path. You can change even if it tends to be adapted
to most users
5. Choose the designated disk storage space
6. Make your configurations CRON notifications. It is only important if you want to
be notified of successful work via e-mail
7. Choose to receive daily updates of Fantastico.
Once these adjustments have been made, locate and click on "install". The installation usually takes a few minutes to treat all files. During installation, you can activate a cPanel Fantastico "Characteristics Manager". From there, just check the box next to "Fantastico" and click "Save" to activate the program.
In order to access the program, simply click on the icon above "Fantastico" text of the main interface cPanel. Once it opens, you'll be greeted with an interface offering a number of options. You can see some additional tools to scroll down the interface and access to "Extra" menu. Here's what you'll find:
1. Language this option lets you change the default language originally assigned by the server administrator. The supported languages include English, french, Italian, Dutch, Spanish, Polish, Indonesian and Polish.
2. Side Menu Appearance here you can change the appearance of your side menu with a little integrated into the subject.
3. Full list this is a default option used to display all programs supported by Fantastico is able to install. Each is categorized by type of program.
4. Menus which allows you to view Fantastico three main categories: Navigation, scripts and Extras. By selecting a specific category, you will be presented an information.
5. Notification by e-mail here you can submit your email address to Fantastico. In doing so, you will be notified by e-mail after a new script has been installed, updated or modified. If updates are available, the system will send notification, you can connect and update the scripts with the latest versions.
5. Navigation in this menu, you will find two sites - one is designated for cPanel the home page for your hosting account, while the other is for Fantastico page of your account.
6. Overview of facilities This section displays the scripts and programs you have installed. It shows you their version number and location.
All your scripts can be installed in the "complete list" Fantastico. Keep in mind that you must have an empty database each installing.
Keep good try.
September 03, 2008
Criteria in choosing a domain
Domains are certainly affordable so choosing a name has to be simple, right? Not exactly. You would be surprised to know just how many people have plans of choosing a domain that is similar if not exactly the same as yours. Whether there’s truth in the old saying that “great minds think alike” or it’s just sheer coincidence, you should certainly put thought into your domain name to assure that it’s both original and effective. Here are a few Criteria..
1. Association: If at all possible, you should use the name of your website or business as the basis of your domain name. For instance, if your business is titled Sites R Us, the domain of sitesrus.com would be ideal. While this may seem like common sense, not all businesses follow this logic. Associating the name of your business with the domain generally makes it much easier for potential clients to find you.
2. Generic names: Of course, it would be great to register a common or generic domain, but this isn’t always possible. For instance, it’s highly likely that domains such as bikes.com or baseball.com are already registered to other businesses. However, you can benefit by selecting a domain that’s closer to your market segment, something like bikewheels.com
3.Hyphenated Names: Adding hyphens to your domain name is not recommended. It’s easy for potential customers to omit the hyphen, never realizing that it must be entered. This may cause them to become frustrated and surf elsewhere. On the other hand, hyphenated domains are less likely to be registered by other businesses.
4.TLDs: If your niche is in a thriving industry, popular extensions such as “.com” or “.net” may not be available. When this occurs, you may want to consider an alternative TLD (Top Level Domain) such as “.biz” or “.org”. If you find that your domain has already been registered, you have the option of contacting the owner and making an attempt to purchase it. Who knows, they may be willing to part with the name for the right price.
5.Short and Long Names: A shorter domain is easier for potential clients to remember, but less likely to be available. While a longer domain isn’t as easy to remember, it may consist of more keywords. This could prove to be a great marketing strategy as some search engines will use the keywords of a domain as part of their searching algorithm.
6.Domain variants: If the ideal domain name is no longer available, you may want to get creative by looking for a few variations. For example, mybikes.com or bikes4you.com may be good options.
Choosing a domain may not be as simple as perceived but it doesn’t have to be such a grueling challenge either. Applying the tips above should make things much easier. There is also a great chance that you’ll get it right on the first try.
The advantage of Multiple domain hosting
n an industry where domain name registrations are more affordable than ever, the webmaster has benefited tremendously. With this ability to host more than one website, many actually own quite a few. Due to the huge expansion of domain names, we have witnessed new trends in how they are packaged, bought and stored on the web.
Multiple domain hosting is a concept that now dominants the market. This unique approach allows one to host more than one domain on a single web hosting account, all for one price Each of these sites contain their own web statistics, email accounts, URLs and FTP clients, making them fully independent sites that function on their own.
Who Benefits From Multiple Domain Hosting?
The prevalence of multiple domain hosting has allowed individuals to administer a number of different web sites. Some are professional web designers who create and manage sites for clients. Others have found that owning multiple domains is good for generating traffic and revenue. Multiple domain hosting gives you a way to consolidate resources by hosting a number of sites conveniently from one location. Furthermore, it gives a chance to fully utilize of the features of your web hosting plan including storage and bandwidth whereas a single domain barely uses half of it’s resources.
Multiple domains is a great solution as it typically includes all of the features from a standard hosting plan. Many providers offer easy to use control panels, the Fantastico script installer, unlimited email accounts, FrontPage extensions, multiple MySQL databases and much more. When choosing a host that supports multiple domains, make sure that you are not charged additional fees for implementing domains.
The Future of Multiple Domain Hosting
Companies have begun to realize that single domain hosting has become a thing of the past. Webmasters are now looking into the future, demanding much more from a provider. Although the concept of add-on domains isn’t all that new, their provision in multiple or unlimited hosting plans is. This understanding has made it possible for web hosting companies to offer multiple domain packages without restrictions on domains or features, giving clients a great return on their investment.
The concept of multiple domain hosting has been completely conformed to meet client needs. This type of service once came at a much higher cost and was viewed as out reach to many potential webmasters. The industry has found ways to break through the cost barrier and effectively give their customers the power to expand. A market that has always been tremendously competitive is now packed with hundreds of website providers now offering the benefits of hosting multiple domains.
While reseller and dedicated hosting plans have recently become popular, multiple domain hosting provides more of a justifiable and economical means of effectively maintaining numerous web sites. With consumer resources such as food and fuel on the steady incline, it’s quite relaxing to know that establishing yourself on the web has become more achievable than ever. Multiple domain hosting is solid proof that providers have done their homework and are striving to meet the needs of today’s webmaster.
Choose Free or Paid web hosting?
Paid web hosting is much better than a free web hosting program for all those who need a web hosting for their business. There are a number of paid web sites with ample of facilities that offer different packages at different prices. Most of the paid webs hosting sites are so cheap that even those with a hobby or a personal site can afford to work with them. You can start your web hosting plan with as little as $1.99 per month. You can also choose the other option if you are buying a hosting for your business where you will require a lot of space and features, you can expect to buy one with just around $20 or sometimes more or less. The price most often depends on the features and hosts you have requested. All the paid web hosting websites usually include a number of email accounts along with various handy features that you won’t find in a free web hosting account.
Paid web hosting plans usually make you a winner, as it simply has more to offer you and with affordable rates that are falling day by day. Free web hosting is also beneficial for a beginner in web hosting plans that help them develop their domain name and their website. You will also come across a few free web hosting sites for a beginner and can upgrade to a paid member plan in the future. There are a number of advantages in pain multiple web hosting plan like
1) With a paid web hosting membership you can place any unwanted text, banner and small ads on your website
2) Your paid website will be placed separately and not in any sub domain or folders. You will also be given your own domain name or website name that will not only give you better results in search engine it also look more professional
3) Most of the paid web hosting servers will offer you 24/7 support
4) Most of the paid web hosting plans offer you a control panel like Vdeck, cPanel, Ensim or Plesk that offer you features like the ability to password protect your directories, web stats and the skill to create a web based email account
5) Most of the paid web hosting servers offer you a direct access to FTP server
6) A majority of the paid web hosting plans support a couple of programming languages like PHP, ASP, JSP, Perl/CGI and ColdFusion.
7) As you are offered more data transfer and disk space with paid web hosting plans, you can add much more files to your website as it paid hosts can also handle more traffic.
If you have already decided to host your website in paid web hosting server then it is advisable to choose the right paid site before you signup with a website. As you know the advantages of a paid web hosting site it will be easy for you to find an appropriate web site for your business. If you are just at the beginning stage then there are also free websites that can later change you to a paid member but it will require a good shopping of web hosting providers.
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