Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Website Domains For Your Business

Online addresses that point customers toward your site are called website domains. They are generally in the format of a website address and are used to promote your business and help people find your website quickly. More businesses are moving their stores online all the time because the cost of running them is cheap. In addition, there is a worldwide customer base, so you can reach a lot more people with an online business.

Website domains can be purchased in many ways. In order to legally sell domain names, they need to be sold by an accredited registrar and they must be certified by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers. One of the most popular websites to purchase domain names from is godaddy.com. They are user friendly, easy to use, and they have great prices. I have used them to buy plenty of domains in the past and it has always been a great, problem free experience.


When you are picking out a domain name, try to find one that matches the name of your business perfectly. Your business identity is important online so you want everything to remain consistent. That way if a customer wants to get back to your site, it will be easier to find your domain name in search engines.

Pricing on domain names can vary greatly and depends on several factors. The most important is the popularity of the name. Names that are popular search terms will cost a lot more than names that are rarely searched for. Registering a domain name can be done on a yearly basis. Registrars will usually have the option of at least a one or two year registration.

Purchasing a domain name for your business is a great idea if you are looking to improve its online identity.

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