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Beginners Guide

Registering your own Domain Name provides a simple and direct way for people to find you or your business on the Web. If you are getting a domain name for your self, you are providing your friends and family with an easy way to reach you - they just have to remember your domain name as opposed to an IP address or long sub address. If you have a business, it makes it easy for clients to find you, and is essential if you want to project a professional, respectable image. A domain name can help identify who you are or what you have to offer online.

What can I do with a domain name?
It seems like there are new kinds of website building tools and updated software released every day, each one more powerful and complicated than the one before it. From HTML to JAVA, Frontpage to Fireworks…it can be hard to keep up with all of them.

Registering a domain name not only makes it easy for people to locate you, it is the first step with any number of routes you can choose to take. You can make a very unique identity for yourself that separates you from everyone else with your ISP. No longer do people have to memorize or jot down on a tiny little sticky note: http://members.webhostersonline.doh/~sg123/web_page/index.html and Stephanie.Granberg12345@aol.huh, or even worse, 3948208.39843908@noway.isp - remember those? InexpensiveDomains.com offers all the services you'll need to set yourself apart from others. We make it simple and quick for you to become you@yourdomain.com with a website at yourdomain.com. Even if you change ISP's or web hosts, you'll never have to give people your new email address or web site address, because they can always reach you at the same domain name!

Maybe you are not ready to build a site yet, but you want to lock in your domain name so no one else gets it. You can register your name in a few minutes for only $15. Are you ready to build a site that will make people remember you? Choose a web hosting package with an affordable yearly or semi-yearly fee (no monthly fees!) that is right for you. If you already have a domain name, you can transfer it to InexpensiveDomains.com for the same low price of $15, and not lose any remaining time (or money) off your existing domain name registration! You can even keep the same web host, or choose one of our excellent hosting plans.

What if the domain name I want is already taken?
Once a domain name is registered, no one else can use the name. If the name you first think of is already taken, don't worry, you can probably find an acceptable substitute without much trouble. Try the following suggestions:

-Try a different TLD, such as '.net' or '.org'.
-Try an abbreviation. If are Billy Joel, BillyJoel.com might be taken, but try BJoel.com or BillJ.com

Once you get your domain name you are ready to put up a web site, but you may not be sure what to do next! How do you host it? What is FTP? How many megs do I need, and what is a 'meg' anyway? We can help you with every step, from building the site, to finding the right hosting plan and transferring files. Check out our site for any questions about our services! You can also email your questions to Support@InexpensiveDomains.com

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