How To Purchase Domain Names

2007-03-08 10:33:40

( Web Hosting-SEO-Web Design )



When you purchase domain names, you should have a list of several domain names you would like to use. Domain names are purchased fairly quickly, and there is a chance that your first choice may have already been taken or used.

Domain name registers can be used to check domain name availability. If the name is available, you can go ahead with the purchase of the domain.

When you purchase domain names, you need create an user name and password. Some domain name registers give you this information automatically. You will then be asked for the contact details of the registrant, as well as contact persons for administrative, billing and technical matters.

You will also need to decide and provide the number of years for which you want to keep your domain name (the maximum would be 10 years). Lastly, you need to enter your credit card details in order to complete the purchase process.

There are instances when the results from your domain search availability show that the name is not available; however, it is still advised that you make use of certain software that can check domain name availability. There are cases wherein some parties may have purchased the domain name, but could very well be thinking of selling it.

If the results from using the software show the following message or indications: the domain is under construction, the site is for sale, the page cannot be displayed, a server cannot be found, or that there is a DNS error, then the domain is probably for sale. In addition, if the website asks you to provide a price by making a bid through a domain auction website, this is another sign that the domain name is for sale.

If the domain is for sale, you will need to contact the site owner. You can make use of the central database for domain names, which can be found on the Internet. The central database lists all registered domain names including its registrant, administrative, technical and billing contacts. It is usually either the registrant or administrative contact that you need to get in touch with to make any inquiries.

You should send the contact a brief email message stating your interest and request for the selling price. At this point, it is very crucial that you do not give out any information on your identity. If possible use a general email address, and not your corporate address when you communicate during the negotiation process. If the seller finds out any information about yourself especially the company that you represent, they can increase their selling price tremendously.

You must also remember that when you purchase domain names that you should keep all forms of correspondence between you and the seller, the user name, password, contact details and any receipts in a safe place in case any dispute arises.


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