In the first article of this series, we introduced you to what a domain name is. Then, in the second, we illustrated what is the life cycle of a domain name through the creation of pokegpu.com.

While .com domain names have no restrictions, this is not the case for all existing extensions. Obtaining and owning a domain name is associated with legal obligations such as:

• The actual use of a domain name. For example, a .Travel the domain name must be related to the tourism industry

• Eligibility criteria. For example, the contact owner address of a .eu must be located in the European Union. Or one .Fr domain representing a city name requires providing a descriptive reason why the client wants this domain name

These conditions are set by the extension operator, the registry, and vary according to the extensions while evolving over time.

In this article, we will explain the roles of the different interlocutors linked to a domain name and some examples showing the extent of the diversity of the eligibility rules.

contacts

Many eligibility requirements are linked to contacts. A contact is a legal person (legal or physical) linked to a domain name with a given role. It contains information about the contact’s identity, such as name, address, email address, and phone number.

There are generally 4 types of contacts:

• Registrant: the legal owner of the domain name

• Administrator: the domain administrator. They have the ability to perform all possible actions on a domain name (change of DNS records, renewal, transfer, etc.)

• Technical: a technical contact only has the ability to modify technical data on the domain name such as DNS records. However, they have no influence on the lifecycle of the domain.

• Billing: The account responsible for all billing-related matters such as invoices and payment. By default, this is the account that created the order

By default, the technical and billing contacts are the same as the administrator.

As a customer, you can configure the holder, administrator and technical contacts when ordering a domain. The billing contact can be modified later in the OVHcloud Manager.

At OVHcloud, the holder is unique to a domain name. The modification of its properties is local to the domain name to which it is linked. However, technical and administrative contacts are worldwide. Changing their properties will change the properties of any services using those contacts, such as other domain names or web hosting you have ordered.

As an individual who wants to buy a domain to host a blog, you will often provide the same contact details for all 4 contacts. This is the simple case.

But there are situations where the four contacts can be different. Here are some examples:

Data validation

As explained earlier, although each registry has its own rules for registration, you must provide up-to-date and accurate data to the registrar when creating your domain name. This way, you must provide at least an accurate name, mailing address, phone number, and email address. If you fail to comply with this requirement, your registration may be canceled by the registry. The control of the validity of the data provided by the holder can take place at the time of registration or during the life of the domain name. In any case, inaccurate data may lead to the suspension or even the deletion of the domain name, according to the rules of the Registries. Thus, being the link between the holder and the registers, the registrar is subject to these different rules and must ensure that the holders comply with them in this regard.

Thus, as a registrar, we may request specific documents from you. For example, the .that is to say which asks the declarant to upload certain specific documents to finalize the registration of your .that is to say domain name. This may be your VAT number (in the case of a legal person) or a copy of your Irish passport (natural person). Thus, the register requires the provision of a document appearing on a list so that the declarant can prove his link with Ireland.

In this logic, a client wishing to record a .EU must be a European citizen or prove that he resides in the European Union. Due to Brexit, the registration conditions have changed, preventing a British citizen residing in the United Kingdom from registering a domain name in .EU. The only exception being a UK citizen residing in the European Union – they are eligible to register for a .EU domain (more info here)

The other registries and therefore the extensions are affected by these specific conditions of eligibility for domain name registration. We’ll give you one last example. Indeed, if you wish to record a .Fr domain representing a city name, AFNIC asks you to provide a descriptive reason why you want this domain and/or supporting documents. If you are the mayor of a municipality and you wish to register a domain name in the name of this municipality, for example, you will have to prove your position. Following the explanations, AFNIC will authorize or not the recording.

Finally, there are certain extensions for which the registry reserves the right to cancel the registration because it does not meet the registration eligibility requirements. For example, this is the case of .Travel. This extension is open to all people, organizations and businesses related to travel and tourism. Thus, any player in the travel and tourism industry can register a .Travel domain name as long as it demonstrates a real link with the industry. When registering your domain name, you will only have to accept the special conditions concerning .Travel in the very last stage of your order, by validating your affiliation with this sector, before payment is made.

If any of the above applies to you, you will need to update your contact information when registering your domain name. the manage my contacts The feature is accessible in stage 3 of the order funnel. You just have to click on “Manage Contacts/Owner” in order to modify the Owner’s information or directly create a new profile respecting the eligibility conditions of the extension. Please see below:

And last but not least, as we explained above, there is also data verification after the creation of the domain name. Indeed, we may contact a particular registrant at the specific request of the registry when there is suspicion of inaccurate data. In addition, we also verify our customers’ data annually by sending an email to validate their email address and update their data if necessary. This is the ICANN process called WDRP for Whois Data Reminder Policy. As registrar, we reserve the right to suspend the domain if a problem is detected during these checks.

Conclusion

Customers have legal obligations and are required to comply with the rules provided by the registers. Often these rules are related to the registrant, one of the contact types associated with the domain name, but they can also be related to the use of the domain name.

This series of 3 articles is now over. It was an introduction to the world of domain names at OVHcloud.

We have a lot of topics to cover. In the next articles we will talk about technical and commercial issues.
For example, we can talk about the EPP standard, the most widely used communication protocol between registrars and registries. And how we test our system when some registries do not provide testing platforms.
We can also talk about the value of brand protection and the value of having a domain name for a business (even for offline activities).

See you next time

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AquaOrange Software provides cloud web hosting, domain registration in Pakistan and email hosting such as Google Workspace, Microsoft365, Rackspace email services in Pakistan, etc. The company is a Google Workspace partner. Its services are backed by 24/7 support.

According to announcements by AquaOrange Software and Shahan Farid, the company provides a host of services including Domain Hosting Pakistan, web hosting, cloud hosting and email hosting. It serves large and small businesses in Pakistan, Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia. This Google workspace The partner has the necessary experience and certifications to provide advice and services.

AquaOrange Software holds the prestigious Paknic Information Security Standard (ISS) accreditation as a multiple award-winning company. It assures customers that their information, websites and domain names are managed by a reliable service provider.

Domain registration with AquaOrange Software is the first step in promoting a brand and building a strong online persona.

With this company to meet their hosting needs, website owners and e-commerce merchants can focus on sales, marketing, and social media.

AquaOrange Software provides more than .com and .net domain names. Available extensions include .news, .photos, .lawyers, .property, and .lol. as well as country-specific extensions such as .com.pk, .pk. The appropriate extension allows customers to understand what a website is all about. This helps the website attract targeted traffic.

The scalable cloud web hosting plans available with this web host allow businesses to grow smoothly without paying extra for resources that are not used or required. Website owners can choose from several plans.

The plans are backed by a 45-day money-back guarantee and have no lock-in period. Customers are assured of 99.9% server uptime to always be able to serve customers.

AquaOrange handles migration requests from other hosts free of charge. The process is smooth without any hassle for the website owner. This web host has earned over 1300 positive reviews on Google which is a testament to their efforts to deliver more than their customers expect.

For more information, visit https://www.pakistandomain.com/

Shahan Farid of AquaOrange Software said, “PakistanDomain is the largest private hosting provider and domain name registrar in Pakistan, backed by a team of industry veterans and local technical professionals who ensure that our customers always get the best customer service and the best technical support 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

PakistanDomain Pty Ltd is 100% Pakistani owned and operated and was founded in 2010. By providing cutting-edge innovation and outstanding customer service and technical support, it has amassed a growing base of over 200,000 customers who make trust the company with its domain names, cloud web hosting, SSL certificates, virtual servers, cloudflare cdn implementation, google workspace (formerly called G Suite) and Microsoft Office 365

PakistanDomain also has two sister companies that reach out to other market segments. Synergy Wholesale provides a full white label reseller service to developers and web hosts.

At the same time, AquaOrange Hosting and Domains offers cost-effective solutions for customers who are just starting out and need limited technical support. Our all-inclusive domain name pricing gives you access to free features like DNS hosting, web and email forwarding, and identity protection, which some providers charge extra for.

If your company’s website is under attack and your customers’ data is hacked, the last thing you want to worry about is the bill that might come later! In the event that your certificate is compromised, you can rest easy knowing that all SSL certificates purchased with PakistanDomain come with a guaranteed warranty. Our Cloudflare-trained specialist will make sure your website is protected.

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Creating a website takes a lot of work and consideration. It is not enough to simply create a website or find a hosting provider to make it work on the World Wide Web. You also need a domain name to attract visitors and customers. If you think of your website as a physical store, the domain name is the business address. Without an address, potential customers won’t find your store in the real world, and the same goes for domain names and websites.

Fortunately, buying a domain name is not complicated and there are several methods to buy one. In fact, we have a step-by-step domain registration guide you should check out for pointers. That said, you can choose a domain name without spending a dime if you’re prepared to face a few caveats. We’ll show you how.

But first, some valuable information

There are a few things to consider when securing a domain name. Generally, domain names are not owned by you to be retained indefinitely. They are usually free for a year or two, after which the registrar will charge you for renewal. You can also lose the domain if you use it for what the provider considers illegal activity (spamming, for example). Additionally, almost all registrars reserve the right to make changes to the registration agreement at any time and without notice to you. Be sure to check out any potential registrar carefully before committing.

Domain names rarely come with privacy protection. This means that your information as the domain owner is publicly available to anyone snooping around the Whois database. If you’re a brick-and-mortar business and your information is already publicly available, privacy probably won’t be a major concern. However, if you are a blogger and do not want your home address to be available to everyone on the Internet, privacy is an important security step. Depending on the registrar you use, this can be as low as $2 per year or as high as $20 per year.

Now that we’ve got that sorted, let’s explore the three ways to get a free domain name.

1. Check out free domain registrars

Dot TK and Freenom are domain registrars that allow you to get a domain for free. They allow you to search for a domain and choose from one of five free extensions: tk, .ml, .ga, .cf, and .gq. These aren’t the suffixes you commonly see when browsing the web, so they can make your site, especially a business-focused site, look sketchy or even illegitimate. If you’re creating a personal blog or site, this might not be a major issue.

Please note that you do not own these domains; they are registered and owned by Dot TK or Freenom. You just have the right to use them, so you can’t sell or transfer the domain names to someone else.

2. Explore website building services

Website builders, services and tools that allow you to quickly create a website, also offer free domain names. However, free domain registration is only available for a limited time. Specifically, the domain name is included as part of a larger package and expires when said package is being renewed. This is usually a one-year window, after which you must pay to retain the domain according to the renewal fees dictated by the service provider. This could be ideal if you need temporary accommodation for a year or less, but beware: there are usually penalties associated with prematurely ending these plans. You may be charged a prorated fee for the time remaining on your annual domain, or you may even be charged the annual renewal fee.

Wix is ​​a popular and versatile website builder that offers a free domain for one year with its annual plans. After that first year, however, you must renew the domain for $14.95 per year if you want to keep it. Wix’s free domain offer does not include private registration; you have to pay an extra $9.90 per year.

Weebly is another solid option. The website builder lets you get a free domain with its Pro plan (or other top-level subscriptions). After the one-year grace period, your domain name must be renewed for $19.99 per year with privacy protection billed separately at $10 per year.

Squarespace is another website builder option with a free 1-year domain name. Domains registered through Squarespace also include Whois privacy protection as part of the package, which is a steal if you go that route. Renewing domains with Squarespace costs $20.

3. Visit web hosting services

The third free domain registration method is using website hosting services. Much like website builders, web hosting services often bundle free domain name registration with their packages to entice you to commit to an annual plan. Much like website builders, web hosting services typically have penalty fees associated with early termination of the plan, so you may be liable for the full domain renewal fee if you decide not to subscribe. the subscription. With that in mind, this method is good if you need a free domain name for a year or less.

Priced at $35.40 for an annual shared hosting plan ($2.95 per month for the first 12 months), Bluehost is one of the cheapest web hosting services that offers a free domain name . This plan does not include domain privacy, which is billed separately at $15 per domain per year. The price of domain renewal depends on the type of extension, but a .com renewal costs $17.99.

Hostgator includes free domain hosting with its annual or longer Hatchling plan ($3.95 per month for an annual plan). After the free period ends, domain renewal costs on average about $18.99 per year for a .com extension, with privacy protection billed at $14.95 per year.

Hostinger is another option to consider, with reasonable domain renewal rates. Its premium shared hosting plan costs $2.59 per month with an annual commitment, which includes a free domain during that time. Domain renewal with Hostinger costs $11 per year, and Whois protection costs an additional $5 per year.

Get a free domain name

Domain registration doesn’t have to be expensive. Registration services, such as Dot TK and Freenom, offer free domain names, and they’ll do the job as long as you don’t mind a funky URL extension. Web hosts, such as Hostgator and Squarespace, also allow you to grab a free domain name, but with time-centric limitations. Still, if your budget is tight, these free domain options come in handy.

For more web hosting tips, check out The 6 Best Free Web Hosting Services for Tight Budgets and Linux vs Windows: How to Choose the Best Server Operating System for Your Website.

If you are interested in registering and purchasing a domain name for your website, you will notice many domain registrars in the market. Google Domains is one of the best domain registrars out there, but there are several other options, in case you want to go with a different registrar.

So here are eight of the best alternative domain registrars to Google Domains.

Hostinger is a leading name in the domain name registrar industry. It is one of the ideal and popular domain registrars if you are about to launch a new website and need a reliable platform.

Hostinger not only gives you low cost domains, but also allows you to take advantage of a discount on domain hosting once you have opted for its paid plans. Another good thing is that sometimes some hosting plans will include the domain name for free.

With Hostinger’s domain service, you can get yourself a powerful, intuitive, and WordPress-optimized control panel. Hostinger lets you quickly find out if your preferred domain is available or not.

Related: What is WordPress and How Does It Work?

The registrar does not charge anything for protecting the confidentiality of domain names. Plus, domain renewal on this platform is usually inexpensive.

Network Solutions is another great choice for domain registration services. You can search its premium domains before you get a whole new domain to rank higher in the search engines.

When registering a new domain name, you can opt for the private registration offered by this platform which will protect your personal information online.

It also supports the purchase of an expired or expiring domain name through auctions. If you want to get a domain name that’s already in use, you can make an offer to the current owner through a Network Solutions Certified Offer Service.

If you want to register a free domain name on this platform, you need to purchase one of its hosting plans. Once you get a premium plan, you will also get a free SSL certificate.

Domain.com should be your first choice for purchasing top level domain name extensions (TLDs) and country code top level domains (ccTLDs). Its fast domain finder is perfect for finding domain names which also displays premium domains.

Domain.com gives you other domain management features like private registration, WHOIS privacy protection, free WHOIS, mass registration, domain transfers, DNS management, email account , e-mail forwarding and many more.

Besides domain name registration, you can try other Domain.com services like web hosting, SSL certificates, email hosting, web design, and online marketing. For any help, you can contact their customer support or consult the extensive knowledge base.

Hover is a domain name registrar that emphasizes ease of use. Therefore, it is very easy to buy, renew or transfer a domain on this platform.

Besides having a simple website, Hover gives you all the tools you need for DNS, email and domain management. When looking for available domain names, you can use its filter to rank the available domain name suggestions according to your needs.

You get WHOIS Privacy as a welcome bonus with the purchase of the domain name, and you can take advantage of this service for free until you let Hover manage your domain.

NameSilo should be your preferred domain registrar if you want to buy domains in bulk. Bulk domain names on this platform will cost you comparatively less. With the wholesale price discount, the price will drop with each level.

Using the portfolio management and email forwarding features, you can easily manage all your domains. Plus, you get free, lifetime WHOIS privacy with every domain name purchase.

With its powerful search tool, you can select the one you prefer from the wide selection of TLDs. Here you can also search for domains in bulk to find domains that you might not have thought of.

Are you looking for an economic domain registrar? Choosing Name.com is an ideal option for you. It also offers secure and easy to use domain services.

Using the search bar of this platform, you can find premium and top level domains. You can also search for expiring domains to see if the desired domain name will be available soon.

By using Name.com for domain registration, you can also take advantage of services like URL and email forwarding, two-step security verification, and DNS management for free.

Renewing a domain and transferring a domain to Name.com is an effortless process. You may receive other additional services like WHOIS privacy and SSL certificate from this platform.

Another alternative to Google Domains is Dynadot, famous for its search tools and transparent pricing. Buying and renewing the domain is really affordable with this platform.

Using Dynadot’s powerful search tools, you can find the exact domain name you are looking for. You can also use its domain suggestion tool to find quality domain suggestions and check domain name availability.

It also comes with tools that will help you find domain names in bulk, and that too in different languages. You can also use Dynadot Marketplace to bid on a domain name already taken.

Related: What Is DNS and Why Is It Important?

Besides domain names, this platform also offers services like website building, SSL certificates, VPS hosting, DNS support, and email hosting.

DreamHost is a reputable domain registrar that brings you general, new, and country specific extensions. With its domain management panel, domain control, domain transfer, DNS record modification, everything becomes transparent.

In addition, aspiring entrepreneurs can find attractive and brand-appropriate domain names at a cost-effective price. Besides purchasing new domains, you can move your domain to DreamHost from other platforms with minimum cost and effort.

When purchasing a domain from DreamHost, you will get a subdomain and the privacy of the WHOIS domain for free. If you also opt for its hosting service, you can add an unlimited number of free subdomains.

Choose a reliable alternative to Google Domains

After that, you should be able to find the best platform that matches your needs. All of these domain name registrars come with some useful features. It is not easy to choose just one as the best option when searching online.

It is better to compare the domain registrars mentioned in the article and eliminate those that offer less functionality than its competition. Whichever company you choose, make sure you choose a relevant domain name.

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To be found on the web, a business needs a digital address and that’s basically why a domain name is required. In the age of internet marketing and online branding, almost every business’ primary need is to be online, as 81% of shoppers research online before making a purchase.

A domain name is an identification string that defines an area of ​​administrative autonomy, authority, or control within the Internet. Domain names are used in various networking contexts and for application-specific naming and addressing purposes. In general, a domain name identifies a network domain or represents an Internet Protocol (IP) resource, such as a personal computer used to access the Internet, a server computer hosting a website, or the website itself. or any other service communicated via the Internet.

So, domain registration is the first task in building an online presence – a website and choosing a hosting plan come second, but in some cases it can be the other way around because some hosting plans offer free domain names with the hosting plan itself.

Here is a list of the best domain registrar companies in India in 2021.

1.Big Rock

BigRock is a leading ICANN-accredited provider of web presence solutions for small businesses, professionals and individuals. They offer their customers a full suite of products that help them establish and grow their online presence. Product portfolio includes – domain registration, enterprise class email services (including anti-spam and antivirus features), web hosting services, website building products, commerce solutions electronics and digital certificates.

BigRock is part of the Endurance International group. Endurance International Group is a publicly traded technology company (NASDAQ: EIGI) that helps power small and medium-sized businesses online. Through its proprietary cloud platform, Endurance provides web presence solutions including web hosting, e-commerce, e-marketing and mobile business tools to approximately 4.7 million subscribers worldwide.

2. GoDaddy

GoDaddy is perfect for you or your team when you want full control over the server without anything getting in your way. They allow you to optimize the server for speed, security, and intensive web applications. You can also manage server clusters and big data as well as all your backup and storage needs according to your needs. Full root access allows you to customize every part of your dedicated server. This is a massive feature as some providers limit the customizations you can make to the server.

3.DreamHost

DreamHost is a Los Angeles-based web hosting provider and domain name registrar. DreamHost’s shared, VPS and dedicated hosting network consists of Apache, Nginx and Lighttpd web servers running on Ubuntu operating system. DreamHost also offers storage and cloud computing services for entrepreneurs and developers, launched in 2012.

The control panel allowing users to manage all services is a custom application designed in-house and includes integrated billing and a support ticket system. DreamHost staff contribute to an official blog and customer support wiki.

DreamHost does not offer phone support, but customers can pay extra to request callbacks from support staff. Additionally, a live chat option is available for all accounts when the level of support emails is low. This option is still available for customers who already pay the monthly reminder fee. The company hosts over a million domains.

4. Bluehost

Bluehost is a leading company in the field of web hosting solutions. Since its inception in 2003, Bluehost has continually innovated new ways to fulfill its mission: to empower people to fully exploit the web. They provide comprehensive tools to millions of users around the world so that anyone, novice or professional, can access the web and thrive with their web hosting packages.

What makes Bluehost the best for most users is the rich feature set it offers, giving you more options than most providers. Advanced features at the base price level also make Bluehost the choice for the best quality and value. You can fully control the server with an unmanaged plan.

You can even include multi-server management for additional hosting services on your existing account, making Bluehost a flexible provider for any online business.

5. MilesWeb Bare Metal Hosting

MilesWeb is one of the fastest growing companies in the web hosting industry. You don’t have to look anywhere to find a reliable web hosting partner because they have designed web hosting solutions that can fill the gap left by others in the market. The MilesWeb journey is led by passionate leaders and supported by extremely talented professionals. They are committed to providing the best web hosting solution in India and abroad.

6. Namecheap

Namecheap started in 2000 with a mission to provide the best domains at the best prices with the best service. Since then, we’ve added hosting, security, managed WordPress, and a whole host of innovations to our platform. Namecheap aims to open doors to online success. They allow anyone to create a winning web presence – providing easy domain name registration, affordable hosting plans, and all the best apps.

They’ll point you to the most trusted brands’ site security and privacy products, and their award-winning customer service team is available 24/7 with friendly advice to help you get your site up and running in no time. of time. Namecheap is the fastest growing domain registrar on the web, with over two million happy customers and 10 million domains under management (and counting).

7. Domain.com

Founded in 1998, Domain.com provides web hosting solutions and technology to successful individuals, entrepreneurs, and small and medium businesses around the world. They have since become one of the largest web hosting and domain name providers, powering over 1.2 million websites worldwide.

They specialize in affordable domain names, web hosting, email, SSL certificates, web design, and online marketing services. Free domain services, including URL forwarding, email forwarding, forwarding lock, and full DNS management, give customers complete control over their domain portfolios.

8. Name.com

It’s another long-time player in the domain registrar space. Apart from domain registration, it also offers tools like email, hosting, and DIY website builder. Name.com is a fast-growing domain registrar dedicated to helping people around the world find their ideas on the web.

From domain names to hosting, we give our clients the tools they need to create a great website. We’re a laid-back, tight-knit team that constantly strives to do things better, faster, and smarter. Another best thing about them is that their prices are very simple. You don’t have to worry about hidden charges.

9. Host

At Hostinger, our vision is to empower millions of people around the world to unleash the power of the internet by giving them tools to learn, create, and grow online. Hostinger is a growing, customer-obsessed, idea-driven web hosting provider. As a global company, they believe in online self-expression and constant growth.

With offices located in Lithuania, Indonesia, Brazil, Ukraine and Cyprus, they have an international team of web hosting experts. They work hard daily to provide top-notch web hosting services and technology, enabling people around the world to unleash the power of the Internet and gain the freedom to learn, create and grow. Hostinger uses unlimited PHP, MySQL, and hPanel tools, allowing complete creative control over your personal endeavors. On top of that, they are the largest free web hosting company in the world!

PHOENIX, 22 December 2021 / PRNewswire / – Namecheap, the world‘the second-largest domain registrar with over 14 million domains under management, today released its annual industry report. The 2021 “Domain Insights & Trends” report‘ presents exclusive domain registration data for 2020 and 2021. The information provides an overview of global trends in TLD registration for small business owners, online entrepreneurs, technology journalists, domain investors and web industry experts.

Top 10 most registered TLDs of the year (see the full report for the Top 20):

1 .com

2 .xyz

3 .net

4 .club

5. Me

6 .org

7 .co

8 .store

9 .info

10 .live

The first .com domain name was registered on March 15, 1985, and three decades later, there is still the Internet‘# 1 choice of domain name, with over three million registrations with Namecheap in 2021. The second most popular TLD in 2021 is .xyz, which has registered over 650,000 registrations this year. Interestingly, .me saw a spike in registrations in 2021 and landed in 5th place among the most registered TLDs, the first non-gTLD on the list. It also makes .me the best ccTLD of the year.

The 2021 ‘Industry trends and trends report‘ also includes:

• Top 20 ccTLDs of 2021
• .com vs all other domain registrations
• The 15 TLDs with the Best and Worst Renewal Rates
• Domain ownership data
• Top 10 domains auctioned on Namecheap Marketplace

To see the latest trends and information on the Domains industry, read the report here.

About Namecheap

Namecheap® is an ICANN accredited domain registrar and technology company founded in 2000 by the CEO Richard kirkendall. Celebrating two decades of providing unmatched levels of service, security and support, Namecheap has been unwavering in satisfying our customers. With over 14 million domains under management, Namecheap.com® is one of the world’s leading domain registrars and web hosting providers. To learn more about Namecheap, visit namecheap.com.

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If you have a business in the 21st century, having a dominant online presence is essential. However, it does take quite a bit of effort, including a fast, user-friendly, and mobile-friendly website. Before you do all of this, however, registering your domain is a process you cannot afford to skip.

That being said, you might be wondering how this is done or if there are any steps you need to take when registering the domain name. Well, the good news is that registering a domain name can be done quickly and easily with just a few mouse clicks, even if you’re not particularly tech-savvy.

In this article, we’ll discuss some crucial information small businesses should know when it comes to registering their domains.

What is a domain name?

A domain name is the web address by which you or your business can be found online. If someone types your domain name into their browser’s web address, it is redirected to your website or landing page. Your business needs a unique domain name so that people can easily find you online.

What is a domain registrar?

A domain name registrar is a company that you will go through to register your company’s unique web address. There are many different companies such as GoDaddy, Namecheap, and Network Solutions. You can also use other online services to find and register your domain name in a wide range of countries and types of extensions. Whether you are building your own website from scratch through coding or using a website builder, getting a unique domain name and personalized email addresses can have a huge impact. on the success of your business.

Additionally, domain name registrars are responsible for managing your domain name on their servers after you register it. In addition to hosting your site, they also offer many different web hosting related services which will be discussed in more detail later in this article.

Benefits of using a domain name registrar

Registering your business has many advantages unique web address with a reputable domain name registrar. The biggest advantage is that it makes it much easier to build and manage your website. Other benefits include:

• Your business looks professional
• Your brand becomes visible and appears trustworthy
• Serves as an online marketing tool
• Benefit from your ranking on search engines

How to register your domain name?

As already stated above, the first step is to choose a good registrar that matches your needs and then complete the registration process. During this process, you will need to select a username and password, while providing other essential information about your site / business.

You can then check if the domain name you want is available. If your first choice is not available, then you will have to look for alternatives. For example, instead of using a .com domain name, you may want to consider other options such as a .io domain name.

From there, you’ll need to pay the registrar a small fee or an annual domain fee so that they can manage your web address on their servers.

Finally, you will need to learn how to use your domain name registrar to perform various tasks. This may include making sure to renew your domain name before it expires. If it expires, a competitor or someone else can take advantage.

Domain registration and website hosting

Once you have registered your domain name with a good registrar, they can provide you with additional services that will help you make it work properly. This is where website hosting comes in, as it is the service that keeps your site live so that others can access it at all times.

Types of web hosting:

There are two different types of web hosting: share and dedicated. With shared hosting, your website will be placed on a server with other websites and you share the same IP address. With dedicated hosting, on the other hand, there is only one website per server, so your site won’t have to compete for resources with other websites.

For most small businesses, shared hosting is the most cost effective option. Nonetheless, dedicated hosting is preferred for speed, security, support, and convenience. Apart from these, other options include the following:

• Cloud hosting
• Managed hosting
• Virtual Private Server (VPS)

Domain name registration and web hosting are two different services that may be provided by a single company or may be separate entities. If you would like to know more about the differences between these services, you should contact your domain registrar for more information.

As a small business owner, registering a domain name is an essential step in getting your business online. Fortunately, this article has provided you with the necessary information you need to get started. Now you can choose a suitable domain name, choose the right registrar, choose a hosting plan, and start delivering useful content on your site.

Domain names are registered by the thousands every day. In July 2021, 236,336 domains were newly registered daily on average across all top level domains (TLDs). Tens of thousands were also newly expired. Other months could be just as busy.

“Newly Registered” and “Newly Expired”. These are two terms I often wonder about. Newly registered domains are domains that someone has just reserved, usually through a registrar or web hosting company. Newly expired domains, on the other hand, are domains that someone had reserved but decided to give up for one reason or another.

Anything that happens after someone decides not to renew a domain can be referred to as a “domain name expiration cycle”.

Now, why is it even remotely relevant to know the domain name expiration cycle?

The short answer is that understanding this cycle can help you better manage the domain names that are essential to you or your organization. It can also help make sure that you don’t let any of those essential domain names get away from you.

Cursed was the guy (or girl) from Marketo who forgot to renew “marketo.com” on time– essentially leading to the downgrade of the company’s main website. Not to mention the app’s complete failure and operations paralysis as customers couldn’t log into their accounts. While this story had a happy ending, a white knight geek took action to save the domain, others weren’t so lucky.

Often, cybersquatters are looking for expired domains.

One of them is Wesley Perkins, who has repeatedly registered domain names that companies haven’t renewed on time. Perkins is known to charge exorbitant amounts in exchange for transferring domain names. Among the domain names that fell into its hands when they expired were:

Despite favorable decisions attributing the disputed estates to their former owners, the plaintiffs may have suffered damages which are not limited to financial losses. Perkins was known to redirect domains to adult sites, an association that could damage the reputation of any organization.

Note that it is also possible to lose beloved domain names after filing a dispute. An example would be titoni[.]com (WIPO Case No. D2019-0395). Titoni AG, the original owner of the domain, did not renew the registration. After some time, Synergy Technologies, LLC registered it. The Panel dismissed the original owner’s complaint, stating the following:

“The Panel wishes to stress that it does not assume that all renewals of expired domain names in error are evidence of bad faith registration of the domain name by a new registrant. The Panel also does not believe that the Policy is designed primarily to compensate for the errors or negligence of registrars or complainants in ensuring that domain names are renewed, unfortunate as that may be.

At the end of the day, when we let domain names expire, we essentially risk sending them back to the pool of available domain names, and someone else can get them back. This scenario can cause several issues, including being associated with cybersquatters or losing one or more critical areas for good.

The domain name expiration cycle

The book Management of critical domains and DNS, which I’m a big fan of, explains in detail the domain name expiration life cycle. Here is the chronology that can be deduced from it:

Day 0: Expiration day

The expiration date of a domain name shown on its WHOIS record marks the beginning of the cycle. If you do not renew the registration that day, the Registrar will be prompted to remove their name server. At this point, the domain name stops resolving. Website visitors are greeted with a message that says something like “This site cannot be reached.” “

Day 1 to 45: Holder’s grace period

At this point, the domain enters the Registrant’s Grace Period (RGP) which lasts up to 45 days. The previous registrant can still go through the usual renewal process, although this is not without risk. In fact, the registrar has the option of doing a “direct transfer” during this time, which means that the domain could be transferred to another party.

That said, most registrars will park the domain between the third and fifth day or so after the expiration date. Nameservers shown in WHOIS records would typically be replaced with something like ns1[.]fatcow-expired[.]domaineparkingserver[.]net and ns2[.]fatcow-expired[.]domaineparkingserver[.]report.

On the parked page, the registrar may display ads or notify other parties of their intention to auction the domain. Other parties may also express an interest in purchasing the domain, especially if it is popular, strongly return-related, or generic.

Day 46: Repayment period

After day 45, the domain is returned to the registry and enters the redemption period. At this point, only the previous owner can buy back the domain, but at an additional cost.

The domain’s WHOIS record would show redemptionPeriod and clientTransferProhibited status.

Day 90: Pending deletion period

The domain remains in the redemption period for up to 45 days. After that, or on day 90, the domain enters the PendingDelete period. This status means that it is too late to renew or buy back the domain. It will be deleted after five days and marked available for anyone to sign up.

Some takeaways from the domain name expiration cycle

We learn several important things from the domain name expiration cycle, including:

• Not renewing domain names can be a problem. Up to 45 days after you let the domain expire, anyone (including cybersquatters and competitors) might be able to take over the domain. Registrars would naturally try to make money from the domain.
• An “available” domain is not necessarily a “new” domain. It could be one of the areas that went through the whole cycle and was deleted by the registry. The domain could have been flagged as malicious and placed in clientHold status.

All stages of the cycle are shown in the domain’s WHOIS records. Customers who wish to purchase an “available” domain may first verify its historical WHOIS details as part of a background check.

Analyze the expiration cycle of a malicious domain name

In addition to the normal statuses reflecting the natural life cycle of a domain name described above, historical WHOIS records for malicious domains can be different. How? ‘Or’ What? Let’s illustrate this using the securityonline-reviewaccountlimitedonline domain[.]com. Some facts about this area:

• It was flagged as “dangerous”.

  

• It is currently available. Anyone can register the domain.

  

The chronology of the WHOIS history of the malicious domain can be illustrated as follows:

Less than a month after securityonline-reviewaccountlimitedonline[.]com was created, its status changed to clientHold, although all other WHOIS details remained unchanged. This status is one of the indicators set by registrars that could indicate verification, billing, or legal disputes.

Since we are dealing with a malicious domain, it is highly likely that the clientHold status is the result of involvement in malicious activity. Additionally, a owned domain is no longer enabled in DNS and, therefore, should not resolve itself.

Essentially, this example shows us that customers who want to purchase an available domain can first look for such red flags in the domain’s WHOIS history. Using a domain that has been used in malicious campaigns can damage a company’s reputation and ultimately lead to serious financial loss.

Conclusion

Understanding the domain name expiration cycle helps registrants avoid unnecessary costs associated with domain name disputes or increased registration fees. Additionally, knowing how steps are represented in domain WHOIS records can provide information to safeguard business decisions, such as which domain (s) to use and which not to use.

If you would like to have a more in-depth and detailed conversation about the domain name expiration cycle and how to use historical WHOIS data, please feel free to contact me.