Domain Name Registration: Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best way to choose a domain name for myself or my business?
- Are there any letter/character restrictions to bear in mind when choosing a domain name?
- Aside from ownership of my domain name, do I get anything else when registering through Domain Names Guru?
- I have a domain name firmly in mind, but it appears that someone else has already registered it. What action can I take?
- I have registered a domain name, but have since changed my mind and wish to cancel. How do I go about canceling my purchase?
- If I buy a domain name, can I use it with my existing web space?
- If I purchase more than one domain name, can they all be set to forward to my existing web space?
- Are there any "hidden costs" when registering a domain name through Domain Names Guru.com?
What is the best way to choose a domain name for myself or my business?
There is no definite "best" way to select a domain name, but there a variety of different factors that may influence your decision. Domain Names Guru has written the following article on the subject: Choosing a domain name
Are there any letter/character restrictions to bear in mind when choosing a domain name?
You can use the alphabetical characters a-z, plus the numerical characters 0-9. It is also possible to use hyphens, although your domain name must not begin or end with a hyphen.
Are there any maximum or minimum length restrictions to consider?
The maximum permittable length for a domain name is 63 characters. The minimum domain name length permittable when registering with Domain Names Guru.com is 3 characters.
Aside from ownership of my domain name, do I get anything else when registering through Domain Names Guru?
Yes. The following services are all included in your registration fee:
Unlimited email accounts: Domain Names Guru offers both POP3 and forwarded email accounts in any quantity at no extra cost to yourself.
Domain Name forwarding: Domain Names Guru can set up your newly-registered domain name to forward to any website you may already have set up.
Unlimited technical support: Our friendly support staff are always on hand to answer any questions you may have regarding your domain name. Feel free to contact us by email, phone or fax.
I have a domain name firmly in mind, but it appears that someone else has already registered it. What action can I take?
Although it is possible to approach a domain name owner directly with a purchase offer, it is often simpler and more straightforward to register a similar domain name. For example, if your chosen .com address has been taken, check to see if the equivalent .net address is free. However, always be aware of any trademarked terms that may be present in a domain name before you attempt to register its twin.
I have registered a domain name, but have since changed my mind and wish to cancel. How do I go about canceling my purchase?
Unfortunately, once a domain name has been purchased, the transaction is final. This is due to the current Domain Name Service Agreement that all reputable domain name registrars operate under. You are always free to register another domain name, but at additional cost.
If I buy a domain name, can I use it with my existing web space?
Yes. We can set up your domain name to automatically forward to your existing web space whenever a visitor types it into the browser address bar, or clicks on a link.
If I purchase more than one domain name, can they all be set to forward to my existing web space?
Yes. All the domain names you register through us can be forwarded to a single website.
Are there any "hidden costs" when registering a domain name through Domain Names Guru.com?
Almost everything you need to start using your domain name is included in your registration fee. The only additional cost would be web hosting space, which can be provided at a price to suit your circumstances from Hosting Online.
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