All About Domain Names

How Domain Names Work You use Domain Names every time you type in a Website Address such as www.TalkOfTheTownHosting.com. You may not know it, but every Website has a hidden Address called an IP Address. IP Addresses are numbers that look like 103.55.123.190.  However, can you imagine trying to remember a number like that. So to make it easier the web has a system called the Domain Name System (DNS) that makes it possible to assign a unique name (Domain Name) to each IP number or address. For example, think of an IP address as an address for a house or business, such as the White House. The address, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue is comparable to an IP address, and the name you know it as, the White House, is comparable to a domain name. These names are assigned to the IP address and are stored on the Internet on a Name Server. When you type www.TalkOfTheTownHosting.com into your web browser it sends a request to a Name Server and asks for the IP Address. It then connects your browser to that Website using the IP Address.

 

Each Website must have a unique Domain Name assigned to it. You select the Domain Name and we work behind the scenes to make it all happen.

 

What is a Domain Name?

A Domain Name is your address on the web. When you type www.TalkOfTheTownHosting.com in your browser it finds the site associated with, or registered to the Domain Name of TalkOfTheTownHosting.com.

Think about your Domain Name
Before you rush out and choose your domain name or name your Website, you might want to consider some basic logic. In the modern world of the Internet, where people automatically turn to the Web for information, it pays to have a domain name that reflects what your site or business is all about.

A domain name that matches your brand or company name is very important. The name that you use to advertise your product is the name that you will want for your domain.

A Domain Name can be any combination of letters or numbers up to 63 characters. You can not use spaces, but you can use a "– " in the name.

Don’t overlook your own name

If you are starting a new business you could use your name in the Domain Name. For example if your name is Janet, and you design Websites you could use WebDesignByJanet.com or DesignsBy-Janet.com. Also remember your town or street name. For example ElmStreetDesigns.com. You get the picture, so be creative.

We give you Domain Name suggestions

When you use our Domain Search we give you alternate suggestions of names like the name you are looking for. Just go to our Domain Name Search page Search by Clicking Here.

Consider registering other extensions

Once you find your Domain Name you might want to think about registering all the major names like yours. TalkOfTheTownHosting.com also owns TalkOfTheTownHosting.net. This keeps others from using your branded Domain Name with a different extension in the future. As we do, you can easily redirect your Domain Names to your main Website. If you entered TalkOfTheTownHosting.net you would go to TalkOfTheTownHosting.com. You can easily do this in the Domain Manager after you register your names. Don't worry about how to do this, because remember if you have a problem we offer 24/7 phone support and we can help you!
 

Trade Names

Be aware of trademarks in Domain Names. Example Yahoo.org would be a "no no". If you want to check trademarks you can look it up online for free at the government’s trademark office at www.uspto.govhttp://www.uspto.gov.

Domain Name Extensions

Domain Names have extensions like "dot com" This is the oldest and most recognized extension. It stands for "Commercial" and was originally supposed to be used to identify a company Website. "Dot org" is an organization like a church or club, and "dot net" was a networking company like Talk Of The Town Hosting. "Dot com" Domain Names are the hardest to find, however they are the easiest to remember. So be creative when you select a Domain Name.

There are many Domain Name Extensions, but here are a few common ones:

For most business sites we recommend .com, .biz and .us.  Again, since the dot com extension has been around longer than others, registering names with .com can be a problem. Use your imagination and be creative. Remember you want your name to be easy to remember.

How to Register a Domain Name

Just go to Talk Of The Town Hosting's Domain Registration Page (Click Here) Enter the domain name you want to register. If your name is already taken you will see a response that it is not available. If you see this response you will have to select a different name or different extension. To help you, Talk Of The Town Hosting lists other available names on the bottom of the page. Look at these and see if they fit your needs. If so, just check the name you want. If you have any problems or get confused use our Support at (480) 624-2500. Be sure to have your Pin Number ready.

 

Hold on to your Domain Name

Maybe you haven’t decided what to do with your new domain. Don’t worry – there’s no rush. You can leave it parked with us for the length of your registration.

What does it mean to park a domain name?
When you park a domain name, a temporary Web page displays when visitors go to your domain. You may want to park your domain to indicate you are reserving it until you create your website, find a hosting provider, or sell the domain to a third party.

Can I Transfer a Domain Name?

Yes, you can! And, if you host with us  transferring your domain makes it easy to maintain using your online Account Manager. We'll turn you on to big savings; friendly personal support; and a whole new world of unique Internet-enhancing software and services.

For more information click here
 

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