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What is a Domain Name?

A Domain Name is a unique name that is the basis for a company identity on the Internet/Web. This name can be used for email, World Wide Web Sites and FTP (file transfer protocol). Each domain name can be used by only one organization. Once a domain is taken it is taken for good.

A Domain Name is in the form of:

yourcompany.com

Used in an email address it could be used as follows:

BobJohnson@yourcompany.com

Support@yourcompany.com

Information@yourcompany.com

Etc.....

Used to locate your web site in the form of:

http://www.yourcompany.com

Why should I register my domain name now?

If you do not register your Domain Name now it may not be available by the time you NEED it. The Internic assigns names on a First Come First Served Basis. Domain Names are being registered in phenomenal numbers right now. There are even companies out there who do nothing but register Domain Names so that they can sell them later when people who never registered are in need. It is already getting hard to register any popular name at all.

How long will it take for my registration?

It usually takes 48 hours during the week.

Can I register my Domain Name now even if I am not ready to use it?

Yes! Technically you need somewhere to "park" the domain. Basically a server that the domain is "pointing" to. We will point this domain to our Name Servers until you are ready to use them. Once you are ready to use the domain, you can either use one of our "Virtual Servers" or have us point your domain to the hosting provider of your choice.