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29 Aug 10 What email providers also provide free website hosting and builders?

Victoria asked:

I was wondering if there were any other email providers that would host websites for members..and had an easy website builder. I’ve already tried yahoo and msn,and wasn’t very pleased.. any ideas?

*It would also be nice if the hoster/builder had a member/mysql data base.**

Gossimer

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06 Aug 10 How does one start a website hosting?

Sharon asked:

How does one start a website hosting? Do you need to have a special license? ….like Yahoo! is a search engine did they have to acquire a license to provide geocities for web builders?
I don’t mean how do you start a website – I mean, how does one start a website host, like a website that will host other websites.

Gossimer

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18 Jul 10 Can I register domain name using private registration that hides my real name?

Willbor asked:

Can I register domain name using private registration that hides my real name?
I’m trying to register a domain name @ yahoo.com, but when I compare public and private listings I still see public First and Last name. Is it possible to hide it as well?

Thank you.

Gossimer

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07 Oct 09 How can I trust Yahoo Domains not to steal domain name ideas as the inventor of text language suggests is so?

I want to make sure absolutely sure before I register a domain name idea that it is available and I do not understand why I must go through one of several franchised registrars such as Yahoo and not directly to the directory. As I stated in my question, the man who invented TEXT LANGUAGE stated that he believes that registrars DO steal domain name ideas. Please give me reason to be convinced that this is no longer true and direct me to an independent guarantor before I agree to submit names for domain registration to Yahoo. I am adamant about this because I believe that a few years ago Yahoo charged me webhosting fees for months when I never agreed to such charges. I would like to believe that Yahoo treats its people honorably.

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10 Sep 09 Who owns rights to a domain name prior to me registering it in my name?

If I goto yahoo small business services to register a domain name that is listed as being avalible, who owns the rights that are transfered to me upon registration?

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25 Jul 09 Domain Registration: 4 Quick Rules to Grab a Traffic-pulling Domain Name

A friend emailed me, “I’ve found many tips regarding domain registration from the internet. But too many of them and I simply cannot remember them all. I don’t have that much time to spend on those. I wonder if you can provide me a quick summary of the major things I should look out for when registering a domain name, so that it makes life easier for me?”

If you’re like that friend of mine looking for short cuts, then here’s my advice…

Honestly, some domain tips are useful and some are not.

And for those truly useful tips, they can be further boiled down into 4 simple yet critical major rules that you can apply to guarantee your domain name’s quality and minimize the chances of others “stealing” it from you.

Here they are…

Rule #1: Short

Why short?

Firstly, most people cannot remember long domain name. Secondly, long domain name is prone to typo when people type into their browser.

You may have heard some so-called gurus saying that your domain name should be long so that it looks more descriptive and at a glance, people will be able to tell what you’re selling.

Well, this is true. But it may not be preferable because as mentioned earlier, long domain name is hard to remember and prone to typo. Agree?

Hence, as a rule of thumb, you should go for short domain name (like “Yahoo” and “Google”) so that people are more likely to remember your domain name and get on your website again and again and again…

Many people are complaining that it’s hard to get a short domain name nowadays. Well, not true. If you put in your heart and soul to think, you’ll definitely come up with one. I guarantee.

To get your creative juices flowing, you can try this: search for “expired domain name” in search engines.

Who knows out of the expired list you may find the right domain name for your website. Or even better, the list may inspire you to come up with your very own unique domain name. Right?

Rule #2: Logical

There are two ways here: either you register a domain name that logically matches what you’re selling or, you simply use your company name as your domain name.

For example, if you sell ebooks online, you should register ebooks dot whatever extension you like (preferably dot com because it’s still the most popular extension todate).

Or if your company name is called Example Pte Ltd, you should register “example.com”. Period.

Rule #3: Spell Check

ALWAYS do a spell check on the domain name before you proceed to make the purchase (register).

Just to let you know, registered domain name is refundable provided you request for the refund within 5 days from the date of registration.

If you register a domain name wrongly, for instance, instead of “example.com”, you registered “exampe.com” (short of ‘l’ — typo) instead, you can ask for a refund so long as you do not exceed the qualified period for refund which is generally 5 days.

(Note: Some domain registrars may have different qualified period for refund. Hence, it’s advisable for you to check with that particular domain registrar before you register the domain name with them.)

On the other hand, if you do not ask for refund within the qualified period, then that misspelled domain name will be attached to you until it expires (the minimum expiry period is one year).

You can’t edit the name even in your domain control panel, it’s fixed once registered.

See, you waste money on a domain name you can’t use due to its wrong spelling. So, don’t take chances. Spending just another 20 seconds to ensure your domain name is error-free is really a good bargain.

Rule #4: Register NOW!

According to statistics, more than 65 domain names are being registered worldwide in every second.

So, please do not wait. Once you’ve thought out a good domain name, quickly go snap it up before someone else does. Or you’ll be too late for the grab.

I hope you can always remember and stick closely to these 4 fundamental yet important rules when you register a domain name.

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24 Jul 09 How do I get help with a domain name registration order?

I received two online ads from yahoo small business for 1.99 registration. when i clicked on the link in the first ad and signed up for domain registration for catewilsondesigns.com, I was charged 9.95 instead of the 1.99 offered for new customers. How do I get the charge reduced to 1.99.

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23 Jul 09 How to Do Domain Registration at Yahoo

You can register your domain at yahoo and all the information you need is provided on their site. The first thing however is to know what exactly a domain name is and, what type of registration from yahoo is good for you. When you need to open a website, the first thing you need is an address and this address name is called a domain name. A domain name should be simple and represent what your business is about. It is a tool that will determine the development and popularity of your business. There are many details on how a name should be presented so that it can achieve its purpose for the business. One thing to keep in mind is that the name should contain letters, numbers and hyphens only.

When you have your domain, you need to register it and, domain registration at yahoo will go an extra mile to make sure you keep your personal information private. The internet’s governing body requires that everyone who has a domain to give their contact information and usually the public can easily access this vital information. However, you do not have to worry about this when you come for a domain registration at yahoo and this is because you can get a private domain registration at yahoo and this is where your information will be safeguarded from the public. The registration works very easily and when you sign up, Melbourne IT the partner to yahoo will list and update your information and point it to its offices.

This will enable the company to be aware when somebody searches for your information and on your behalf, they will screen the information for you. The company will forward the information of the people trying to contact you and you can choose who you want to reply to. Per month, a private domain registration at yahoo will cost $0.99 making it very affordable and convenient. It is also very easy to sign up for it. However, domain names with the extension .US cannot be registered this way. This is because there are very many restrictions. When you sign up, you can get the private domain registration at yahoo. Melbourne IT reserves the right to disclose your information in accordance to laws and regulations.

It is therefore very easy to get good domain registration at yahoo and all you need is all the information that will guide you through the process. You will also get more information on how to start a good site and how to build it up. If you have any question on domains and registrations then you can get all the answers from yahoo. Domain registration is very vital and you therefore need to take some time to make sure that all the aspects are well thought of and if protecting your personal information is of paramount importance, then you need to get the private domain registration. You will learn how to activate your domain registration and get to see some of the top questions that are usually asked.

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