A domain name is the name used for the site or the sites, which has to be bought by the user, to enable him to create his own existence in the world of internet. Registering a domain name is very important, since it plays a vital role in popularizing the site, thus ranking high in search engine.

Actually, all computers connected to the internet, have their own distinguishing identity, say, a sequence of letters, which is known to be the IP (Internet Protocol) address of the particular site. Generally the IP addresses are so made, that they are easy to remember and also that helps the site to a higher ranking, comparatively, to other such domain names. To register domains, the Domain Name System helps, and also helps in having a distinct identity.

Absolutely all sites, irrespective of their kind and purposes they serve, need to have their own registered domain names. Domain name is the string of letters which can be the personal web address too. These Domain names are usually related to the name of the business, school, and college, matrimonial, or whatever the site is related to.

It is very important to have a very different and distinguishing name, to make it all the more different from the domains already existing. Peculiar, yet catchy names make the domain more attractive and memorable, which actually helps the clients to remember the sites and thus brings in more business.

It is important to be ready with a few more names, at the time of registration of the domain, since there may already be domains with the same names. So it’s better to be ready with few more names, just in case the most preferred name already exists.

The sole organization, responsible for maintaining and coordinating the entire domain name system is called ICAAN. What is necessary for registering a domain name is that, the domain name registrar has to be an ICAAN accredited registrar.

The basic steps needed to be followed, for registering a domain name for the sites, are as follows-

a) A domain name has to be decided upon, which has to be very precise and relevant to the site. A list of names has to be made, according to the preference, just in case the domain name matches an already existing web address. A top level domain also needs to be considered, as it is the extension of the site, like .com. This is very important, since it affects the popularity of the site and the price that has to be paid for that.

b) The next thing to be done is to obtain an IP address, as this is actually the identity of the server.

c) For registering the domain name, the registrar has to be paid. He is usually paid through credit cards.

d) For acquiring a domain name, it has to first be applied for. It can be done through a web hosting company or an accredited domain registrar.

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Derek Robson has been a successful Internet marketer since 2003. He has a vision of empowering all fellow South Africans and other non U.S folk, to have equal opportunity and success on the internet, by finding solutions to the many obstacles facing them. He is a syndicated article writer. He and his wife Sally, have started a string of sites, resources, courses and articles, as part of Dersalsites. For informative articles on Internet marketing, South African online business, list building, affiliate marketing, article marketing, blogging, seo, the law of attraction, rugby and other general topics, such as gardening and fitness, visit Derek and Sally at their blog, part of http://dersalsites.com/