The WWW Curse
You’ve seen the dreaded Server not found: Your browser can’t find the server at www.somedomain.com error. You check the URL (web address) you entered into your browser and it looks right but it just won’t work. You may be a victim of the WWW Curse!
Choosing A Domain Name
Bob Parsons is the founder of GoDaddy.com, one of the world’s largest domain name registrars. In this video he offers some great advice on picking your own domain name. A domain name is like your business address on the web. Having your own is an important part of your business identity and brand. Rev. Stephen […]
How Much Does A Domain Name Cost
You don’t actually own your domain name. You rent it. You pay an annual registration fee for the exclusive right to the domain name for a period of 12 months. You need to renew the registration each year in order to maintain your right to use the domain name. Domain names are registered through a […]
Where Can I Register A Domain Name
Here are some places to register domain names. They are in no particular order and they do not come with any particular recommendation or endorsement. Your milage may vary. 1&1 Fetch Domain Go Daddy Network Solutions Register Dot Com Yahoo/AT&T
Who Actually Controls Domain Names
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is responsible for managing and coordinating the Domain Name System (DNS) to ensure that every address is unique and that all users of the Internet can find all valid addresses. It does this by overseeing the distribution of unique IP addresses and domain names. It also […]
Why Register Your Own Domain
Every computer, or computer network, connected to the Internet has an address in much the same way every telephone has a telephone number. When you enter a URL (Universal Resource Locator), like this: http://mainstreetmallonline.com/ into your browser’s address window, your browser contacts an Internet system known and the Domain Name Service (DNS) which is somewhat […]