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Web domain names are probably the most important thing to get right when starting a website. The domain name can literally make or break the success of your website. It is what people first see when they are searching in Google and it is the acid test that many use to ascertain whether it is worth taking a look or not.

First things first - what exactly is a web domain name? Technically speaking it is a label for identification that defines a realm of administrative authority on the internet using the Domain Name System (DNS). Simply put - it's the name given to your little corner of the internet. Web domain names are organized hierarchically in subordinate levels - with the top hierarchy being TLDs (Top Level Domains, ie: .com, .net etc) then ccTLDs (country code Top Level Domains) and then going down.

The most popular (and therefore useful) TLD is of course - .com, as it is the easiest TLD to remember. It also gives you a global reach and will ensure that you website does not get classified as "local specific" - which can effectively break a good website's rise in popularity. Many search engines will tailor the information they gather to a person's geographic location first and foremost. Having a ccTLD will help, but if you want to expand it will become difficult.

The other issue with web domain names is choosing the actual name. It's all fine and dandy if someone tells you to choose something simple and catchy - but what if the majority of the really good names are taken that are available in your field? The only answer to this is to GET CREATIVE! A really amazing example is delicious. It is a social bookmarking site that you go to by entering de.licio.us (no www and no .com!) - The website founder took what looked like a bad moment and turned it into an online phenomenon. This subdomaining trick can be used to great effect. Is your favored name taken? It's simply a matter of partitioning the name into easy to remember pieces and making it into what you desire.

Another option is to use dashes in the name itself. Generally though, this is not the best of ideas. In recent times - domain names which use many dashes have been abused by spammers to such an extent that any website that has more than one dash is viewed with suspicion by both surfers and search engines alike. A strategic dash could help with choosing a domain name, but it is best to use consecutive words unless your idea has a really (and I mean really really) long name.

So as long as you keep these things in mind when choosing a domain name - you will not have a problem getting your website started. However, this is only among the first steps in website development, but if you start properly you will have far less headaches in the future.

There are certain things to look out for when you are choosing a web domain, but one thing that most people do not realise is that the web domain they are using are not exactly giving them the service they should be getting, or there are hidden costs that should not be there in the first place. This article will give you the run down on some aspects of web domains that you may not know about, and they might make you a little wiser a little later on when you decide to either look for a web domain to register your website, or change the existing one that you have.

One of the many things that people do not know about is the dreaded transfer fee, which is often written in print so fine, you might not be able to see it, or is lost within the mass of text in the terms of service that is usually given to you at the beginning when you sign the digital agreement to adopt their service. This fee is actually an authorization that gives them the right to charge a specific amount to your credit card when you do decide to transfer your domain them from your hosting to another one. This happens when you either do not fulfil a contract, or you have only been with them for a short period of time.

This small fee, is not really a small fee at all, and can cost you up to 2 or even 3 times the cost of the original price when you signed up for the service in the first place. The good things is that you can cancel this transfer out fee with a quick communication to your bank, but most of the time, people do not notice. Some web domain providers also do not offer a pay as you go scheme, which means that you renew your contract every few months or even a year.

Some of these providers will try to hook you into a lengthy contract of more than 5 years, which means you will be paying for an uncertain future. The web domain might close down, they might transfer to another source, which means the previous contract will be null and void and together with their 'no refunds policy', there may be a chance that you will lose some money and have to renew your contract. Always have the option to pay as you go when choosing a web domain provider, and never commit yourself to contracts which are extremely lengthy and risky to begin with. One of the interesting things about registering a web domain name is that when this happens, every one of them gets registered automatically in a WHOIS - a database that anyone and everyone can access to look up domain names.

The service provider who supplied you with the domain name should give you the option to edit this information and at no cost whatsoever, but of course some of them do. These are some of the things you should have on your mind, new information that might just question your current web domain provider.

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There are so many companies to choose from when it comes to acquiring web domain registrations and hosting.

However, there are certain key elements that should be considered before committing to a particular company.

The first tip is to think about your budget. What can you afford? Do not be carried away with sales pitches and slick marketing tactics. Do not over extend yourself.

If you are about to host a site for business purposes, the following elements are important:

a. SSL Certificates: People are getting smart about online security. More and more of them are looking for the padlock icon and "https" prefix in the address bar of their browser before submitting personal information online. If your Web site doesn't have an SSL Certificate, visitors may leave before making a purchase, creating an account or even signing up for a newsletter.

b. Customer/Tech Support: Does the company have 24/7 customer support? If they do not have this basic service do not use them!

c. Spam Free Email: Is the email service protected from fraud, spam, and viruses. Make sure it is compatible with Microsoft® Outlook®, Outlook Express, and Mozilla Thunderbird .

d. Quick Shopping Cart: Online Sales are expected to hit $144 billion in the U.S. and £78bn in the UK by 2010. Isn't it time you got your piece of the pie? With a quick Shopping Cart, you can create and publish a stand-alone Internet store or add one to your existing Web site in a matter of minutes. Make sure the company you choose provides this service if you are considering e-commerce with your site.

e. Hosting and Servers: From a basic Web site to a massive online superstore, look for full-service hosting solutions for every need and your budget. Make sure the company offers up to 99.9% guaranteed uptime, best-of-breed routers, servers and firewalls and 24/7 support and maintenance.

You can succeed with the right tools, so choose wisely.

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