Who has YOUR domain name?
Who has your domain name?
As domain names become more scarce you might want to think about saving your own. Many people use their own name. Right now this may seem like a vanity thing, but it could be a valuable professional asset in the future.
Think of 5-10 domain names that you would like to own, then do a search to see if they are available. You’ll be surprised to find out how many are already taken. You can use Network Solutions to see if the name is taken. (Virtually every hosting service allows you to check domain names.) You can register your domain name for around $15/year.
Once you have a domain name you will need to get a hosting service if you want to have a presence on the Web. Some hosting services offer free domain registration, but their monthly rates are much higher.
Be smart and get the license to your own domain name now while you still can. Most likely it will become a valuable asset in the years ahead.
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Michael Broderick
August 26th, 2008 at 2:10 pm #
A better page to check for taken domain names is http://instantdomainsearch.com/
It shows you the cheapest place to register at the time, and searches for what you type in real time.