Domain Name Development
Do you own your domain name? You probably think that you do, and
you wouldn't be alone.Many people
don't realise a few key facts about domain names, namely:
USE IT BEFORE YOU LOOSE
IT! - When you register a domain, you are just paying for the right
to use it for the registration period.
If you asked a registration
company to register your domain for you, and your email isn't there
in the admin contact, you really have no control over the domain
at all. If you want to change or move the domain, it might cost
you more than the domain itself. So what can you do?
Well firstly, it is worth
considering registering your domain for a longer period. Domains
can be registered for up to ten years. An added benefit is that
according to many, Google takes this into account and a domain registered
for a longer period has a little extra weight in the search engine
rankings. As long as you are using or continually developing your
domain/ website
Secondly, find out if
your domains are registered in your name. Use a site like www.whois.com
to check out the registered details for your domain. Confirmations
of control panel passwords, requests for transfer etc all have to
go throught the Admin contact. Checking
the small print before you buy. If you have any questions about
the points raised here, please do call us on 01355 229204 or use
the contact page here on the site.
