Finding and Registering a Domain Name
In addition to having hosting space for your site, you’ll also need a domain name. A domain name is the base of the alphanumeric address called the URL (Uniform Resource Locator), and it’s the address visitors use to find a site. For example, the URL for Microsoft is http://microsoft.com, and their domain name is microsoft.com.
When you register your domain name, you will want to use your name, your company’s name, or a word or phrase that’s directly related to the products or services your company provides. It’s important to give a great deal of thought to the domain name you choose, because it will have direct impact on search engine relevance of all the pages within your site. In addition, it’s the name ...
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