i would like to start a biz and i have chosen it to be called Cingula,how can i register it as com,net,org etc.. or .us

So, how do you renew a domain name if you have a poor memory? I really do forget and there are some things which will just slip out of my memory. Domain renewal is no exemption of this. Are you just like me? May be it’s because we have many tasks to perform. If this is the case, then there is a threat that we are likely to forget to renew our names.

But I have good news for you. How to renew a domain name without forgetting to renew it is the good news I am going to tell you in this article. Domain registrar companies have a service called auto renewal where domains that are just about to expire can be renewed automatically.

How? Mmmm…If the domain name is checked on the auto renewal check box, it will be automatically renewed once its valid period is over. There are two types of auto renewal attempts, but it depends upon the registrar company you registered your domain name with.

The first auto renewal attempt may be billed 20 days before the expiration and if it does not go through, then the second attempt will be initiated. The second attempt may be billed 15-days before expiration. Renewal will be billed to the credit card you have on their file. If it happens that the credit card is invalid or has been declined, you will receive an email with an opportunity to update the payment information.

All you need to do in order to access the auto renewal service offered by your registrar company is to sign up with them for this service. When signing up, make sure your credit card is valid throughout.

How to Domain Sync

Things are even much better for those who have got many domain names to renew. Renewal dates no longer have to be tied strictly to your initial registration date.

With domain sync service, you can consolidate or synchronize your .com and .net domain registration dates to an anniversary date of your own choice. This makes your annual domain renewal dates fit your own desired schedule. Sync allows renewals and billing to be done at the same time unlike the manual way of doing it from one domain name to another. It really saves your time.

You can select one or more domains in the account management and choose a new date of expiration. The date can be one to eleven months forward from the current expiration date of all of your domain names. You will be charged some amount for this service.

Note that it’s only a .com and .net domains that are eligible for this service and no any other type of extensions. Anniversary dates can only be advanced and not set backward. In the sync service, all sales are final hence no issue of refunds once you pay for it. Each domain can be synced once per calendar year.

It’s good that you have got knowledge about how to renew a domain name easily but the world of internet is too fast. As it is a fast world of its own, there are so many changes that come about. At one point, you may want to have a change of your domain name from your present registrar company to another.

This process of changing your domain name from one Registrar Company to another is what is termed as domain name transfer. You got to have facts about transferring a domain name before you go ahead to transfer yours.

I put up www.gta4fans.com for a 90 day auction, starting price 1,000 dollars. The domain name is based off of the upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto IV, and it seems like a very popular name once the game comes out and ppl want cheats/strategies/etc. If you’re in the domain buying/selling business, could you please give me an appraisal of this domain name, and tell me how much it will probably go for?

Let’s say you have a domain name, and a Blogger account, and you want the Blogger account to show up when you go to the domain name, but not to simply be forwarded from the domain name to the blogger account, but rather for the contents of the blogger account to *appear* at the domain name. How woudl you do that?

I’ve always heard that it’s important to purchase your own domain name for good search enging ranking, but I see plenty of good websites on the first pages of searches that don’t have their own domain name.
Should be *engine* not enging…sorry!

I am doing a research project for my class and I need to answer this question:
“What is a domain name and how do I go about getting one?”
I read a few articles, but no one gives me, an average computer dummy:), a simple and full answer.

Thanks in advance!

I`ve looked everywhere online and I don`t know how I can create a website with a free domain name. I need help, like websites and tips. My dad has dream weaver the mac thing, but I don`t know how to use it. Help please.

I would like to discuss 5 main issues with you, that you have possibly questioned before buying your 1st domain name.

1. What is a domain name?
2. Things to bear in mind when considering one.
3. Where do I purchase one from?
4. Are there any hidden expenses?
6. How much will one cost me?

1. What is a domain name?
A domain name is a part of a website address, usually the middle section.  The website address will tend to start with www. then your domain name will follow straight after and without any gaps.

This is finished with various confusing strange letters like “.com” or “.co.uk” or even “.org” and many others, but not to confuse you, we will just use one of them for explaining purposes.

We shall use “.com” and if our domain name was “domain name buying” for example, we would end up with www. followed by “domain name buying” and ending in “.com.”
Please do not get your domain name confused with your website address.

2. Things to bear in mind when deciding a domain name.
Some people get really stressed out, when deciding upon which domain name to choose.  As long as you follow a couple of basic guide lines, this task should be enjoyable and exciting.  Pick a name that is easy to remember.

Firstly, if we refer back to our imaginary domain name from the previous chapter above, we will be able to remember “domain name buying” a lot easier, than say “your web domain name registration created for you”

Now that was a bit of a mouthful wasn’t it?  Now you might find that an easier way to remember it, is by going over it again and again and again and for yourself, that might work ok.

But when you verbally pass this on to someone, what are the chances of them finding your website… very slim.  Have you ever played Chinese wispers and that’s without the www. to start with and the “.com” to finish with.

So keep it simple, don’t try and make things difficult.  Remember you want your internet business expierience to be an enjoyable one!

Secondly, If possible, try and have the domain name related to the product that you are advertising.  If we still use our good old friend “domain name buying” then it needs to revolve around that subject matter.

It’s no good using this domain name for house buying, as misleading your customers is a sure way of never seeing them again.  Remember, trust is so hard to gain yet… so easy to lose.

3. Where do I purchase a domain name from?
These are purchased from A registrar.  Start by going to Google and typing in the search bar… “start a domain name search.” You will now be spoilt for choice and faced with countless registrars.

Click on one of them and once it opens up follow the instructions.  They are free to join, (but they will try to raid your pockets in other ways as you will find out in the next chapter).

Enter your preferred domain name to see if it is available.  You will possibly need to adjust it slightly until you find one that you are happy with.  Make double sure you always check domain names have been spelt correctly, as there is no going back once you have paid for it.

So finding a cheap web domain is pointless if unrelated to your product.  These website domains that you are going to pick, are going to play a major part in your business, so take your time and enjoy the journey… you can now proceed to the check out and pay for your purchase.

4. Are there any hidden expenses?
Whilst you are making your way through the buying process within the registrar site, you will be faced with many, what we call up-sales.

These are tempting offers that they dangle in front of your eyes, so that they can put loads of add on features to your bill, (I did mention raiding your pockets, remember).

Now these do stand out like a sore thumb and trust me, you won’t miss them.  But it is up to you to resist the temptation, of leaving their site with many times the value, of that what you intended to buy when entering.

Once again, trust me when I say, they are really good at persuading you.  If you can picture being on a ghost train with all the crawlies hanging before you, then you’ve a pretty good idea of what I am trying to convey to you.

Now before you can use your domain name, you will need hosting and I will cover this in another topic.

But just so you know, FREE domain name hosting is available if you search around, but an up-sale will be thrown at you when on the ghost train.

Now like I say, you will need it, but as free domain name hosting can be found, why pay for something if you can get it for nothing.

5. How much will a domain name cost?
The good news, is that signing up for a domain name is FREE.  The bad news is that your domain name itself will cost you about $10 a year.  Also if you end up paying for a domain web host, this will cost you about $10 a month.

Although you will be sent a reminder to re-new your yearly fee, what I suggest you do, is pay for 2 years when signing up.  A payment is usually required via paypal or credit card, so make sure you have either available.

how to sell domain name on internet, where to make it known that there is domain name for sale and the “domain name” it goes by it, is there a charge? Is there any set price or minimum price one can sell the domain name, how does one determine the price and can it be put up for auction on the internet? Please any ideas, comments or opinions, suggestions, directions, all very very much appreciated.

I want to transfer my existing domain name to another host provider, what is the easiest way i can do this?