Below are some common questions and answers about the process of registering your domain name. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the information.

Q: Why would I want a domain name?

A: Having your own domain name is a prestige thing. Having a custom website address is pretty cool, and exciting, though it is certainly not required. Remember your domain name is just an address, and most visitors to your website will never notice your address. If you plan on doing any advertising outside the Internet do drive traffic to your website, having a custom domain name that is easy to remember can often be quite helpful.

Q: Will a domain name make me more successful on the Internet?

A: Probably not. The Internet is a point and click environment. Most traffic from the Internet will come from the Search Engines or links from other marketing efforts. Your keyword phrases, title, description and web sites content are more important factors in marketing your site on the Internet. Most visitors to your site will never notice the address. Don't count on your domain bringing you any traffic at all. It is a prestige issue, not a marketing or promotion issue.

Q: What are the costs associated with a domain name?

A: The registration fee for a ".com" domain name varies from $9.00 to $35.00/ year. You can register a domain name with any one of the hundreds of registration services on the Internet. Just search for "domain registration" on any search engine and follow the links. We have an affiliate relationship with one of the Internet's largest registration companies. For most of our customers, registering a domain through this affiliate is very easy. To take advantage of this service, go to http://www.storesonline.com/site/1587739/page/750247 click on Getting Your own Domain and follow the instructions.

Q: Once registered, who owns my domain?

A: You paid for it, and you own it for as long as you continue to pay the small annual registration fee. Your domain is portable, meaning if you decide to host your website elsewhere, your domain can travel with you.

Q: Can another service provider host my domain name?

A: Yes, whoever hosts your domain name, takes responsibility for it, and issues associated with your domain hosting.

Q: How do I know if the domain name I want is available?

A: Before you buy a domain name you can check the availability of a domain names.

Q: After I register my domain, is there anything else I need to do?

A: Yes. You need to find a hosting company, this will be discuss in the next newsletter.

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