Why Register Domain Names
Domain registration is an important step if you are interested in building an online business. Registering a domain name can cost anywhere from $8 to $30 a year, depending on the domain registrar you choose. Think of domain registration as a small price to pay for doing business online.
Without a domain name, your pages would have to be accessed through a sub-domain, such as you find when you signup with free space services. Not only do these services force ads to display on your site, it is not unreasonable to expect your entire web site to simply just disappear over night. These problems can be avoided if you buy website hosting and register a domain name.
Additionally, most site visitors who purchase from a web site are uncomfortable with sites that do not have an explicit domain name. It appears unprofessional and it says a lot about the business. If you want visitors to be comfortable purchasing from your site or want your visitors to regard you as a professional then it is an absolute must to get your own domain name. Your own domain name will help you build credibility.
Domain names are purchased in the thousands every single day, so if you wait too long, it gets harder to find a memorable, short domain name.
Consider, also, that having your own domain name insulates you from changes when you have to move your site. The underlying web site pages and images can easily be moved to a different hosting service without affecting your domain name. Instead of having to change how site visitors access your pages, you simply point your domain name to a different DNS server (provided by you hosting service), allowing you to move sites at will without affecting how the site is accessed.
Orangetree Internet Service LLC, located in Santa Cruz, CA., provides technical assistance to small and medium sized businesses with Domain Registration Services, including domain portfolio management. Contact us at 830-212-1884 for more information.