Domain Names

Domain Name Registration

What is a domain name?
What are the fees to register a domain name?
Why are your fees so low?
What does it mean to "Register" a domain name?
Who should register a domain name?
How long does the registration process take?
Is it possible for someone to register my domain name after I have registered it?
What methods of payment are accepted?
If a domain name is already registered, can I find out who owns the name?
I've got my domain name, now what?
I own a new domain, but when I type it into my browser, nothing comes up.

What is a domain name?
A domain name is the essence of your company's online identity. It is the address your customers use to find information about your products and services on the web. Domain names allow Internet users to type in a name, to identify a numeric Internet Protocol (IP) address such as 123.456.789. The purpose of domain names is to allow users connected to the Internet the ability to find web sites without having to memorize the long, numerical (IP) addresses that actually locate the computers or servers on the Internet.

What are the fees to register a domain name?
The pricing structure starts at a flat $8.85 per year. The price includes all fees associated with registering your domain name including internic fees and parking fees. Volume discounts are available, for volume pricing contact us. The domain registration system will automatically track your registration volume, and discount your prices accordingly.

Why are your fees so low?
Our commitment to low prices reflects both volume savings, as well as the efficiency of our leading-edge automated technology. We pride ourselves on providing competitive prices as well as superior customer service.

What does it mean to "register" a domain name?
There is a central registry of all domain names on the Internet. For your domain name to become a part of the registry, your domain name needs to be added to that registry. "Registering" a domain name means you are associated with that domain name for the period of the registration. "Registering" a name means you own it, and no one else can register that exact same name!

Who should register a domain name?
Anyone thinking about establishing a presence on the Internet should register a domain name. You don't have to utilize it right away, but you can reserve it for your future use. Domains are being registered at the rate of more than 900,000 per month- they go quickly!

How long does the registration process take?
The application process should take less than two minutes to complete. All registrations take place in real time- once your application has been processed and approved, your name is registered.

Is it possible for someone to register my domain name after I have registered it?
No. The availability of .com, .net and .org domain names is verified through a central registry system. This system prevents a domain name that is successfully registered from being registered by another person or entity. The registration and processing system updates the central registry in real time.

What methods of payment are accepted?
All major credit cards: Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover. If you don't have a credit card, you can prepay for your domains via cashiers check or money order.

If a domain name is already registered, can I find out who owns the name?
Yes. If you check the availability of a domain name and it is already registered, click on the whois link. This will display the contact information associated with a registered domain name.

I've got my domain name, now what?
There are many uses for your new domain name. Some people want to have a personal or business website; others want to establish an email address; and still others want to hold onto their domain for future use or sale.

If you would like to have a Website, you will need Web Hosting, and to build your Website. The Web Hosting company supply you with their Domain Name Server Information (DNS info). Then, visit the domain management area and enter the DNS information in the "Manage" section. Within 24-48 hours after you enter the DNS info., your new Website will be accessible to anyone in the world. It's that simple!

If you would like to establish an email account, your Internet Service Provider (ISP) will give you their DNS info. Simply go to our management link and enter the DNS info in the "Manage" section of the web site. Your ISP can then route email sent to your new domain to either a new or existing mail box on their servers.

If you would like to resell your domain name, you may transfer the domain to a new buyer by using the "Ownership Change" form in the "Manage" section of the Website.

I own a new domain, but when I type it into my browser, nothing comes up.
A domain name is not a website. It's simply an address someone uses to find a website. If you would like to have a website, you can contact us for web design or hosting company or another company. After your Website is built, you enter the Domain Name Server Info (DNS Info) by clicking on the Aaron Group "Manage" link. Within 24-48 hours after you enter the DNS info, your new Website will be accessible to anyone in the world to see, including you!