Canada Domain Name

2007-04-17 10:41:55

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A domain name is a group of numbers and letters that represent a website’s location on a web server. It provides an address to your website so that your users can access it via the internet.

A domain name is composed of four elements, namely a server prefix, the domain name, the domain extension, and the country code. The country code is optional. You can also choose your Top Level Domain (TLD), which can either be generic or your country’s code. A Canada domain name has a country code TLD of .ca.

The first step to registering a Canada domain name, or any domain name for that matter, is to choose one. Select a domain name and keep in mind different variations for it, in case the domain name is already taken. Choosing whether to use a generic or a country specific TLD depends on what market you are targeting. If your business is strictly targeting Canadians, then a Canada domain name may be appropriate for you. On the other hand, if you are targeting the international market, then a generic domain name may be more appropriate.

After choosing a domain name, find out if the domain name has already been taken by searching for it. Accredited registrars provide a program that check domain name availability for you.

When you find an available domain name, you can register it by going to an accredited registrar’s website and filling up their forms. A list of accredited Canada-based registrars is available at the Canadian Internet Registration Authority.

The price when you register a domain name varies, depending on the length of time you plan to keep your domain name and the registrar you have chosen.

You can also purchase and register other variations of your domain name, so that you can redirect them to your site.


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