When a domain is registered, the name and contact details of the domain holder along with other details like registration date, IP address, nameserver details etc are entered into a database called the WHOIS database. This is a requirement by the ICANN to which all accredited registrars adhere to. The WHOIS database is accessible to all and at all times. This means that anybody can query the WHOIS database and retrieve information on a particular domain name. Such query services are known as WHOIS lookup and many websites offer this as a free service. Read more »
Once you have decided on your domain name, it is best to grab it before someone else does. But how? As you may have realized, you cannot own your domain name just as you own a car or a house. Rather, you can register and use the name for a definite period. Again, you cannot do this directly with ICANN. You will need to go through delegated intermediaries for this purpose. A domain name registrar is a commercial entity that offers registration service to the public. ICANN maintains a complete list of accredited domain name registrars.
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Are you a small business desiring an online presence but finding the process quite daunting? The first step in this direction is acquiring a web address or domain name for your online business. Your domain name is an important part of your online business identity and should be chosen with a lot of care.
Choosing a Domain Name
You probably already have a name in mind which could be the name of your existing business. You will now need to check its availability with a domain registrar. For example, if the name of your existing business is Premier Tissues, you can choose premiertissues.com as your domain name. However, it’s highly probable that this name could already be taken. You can try out variations to your business name by adding special characters to it, such as premier_tissues.com, premier-tissue.com, premier1tissues.com etc. Read more »