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Buying A Domain Name

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There are many ways to research domain names and to find inspiration for your domain names to register. You can use some of the domain name research tools available on the internet.

You don’t have to purchase a domain through your ISP or content provider. The first thing you need to do is to check on the availability of the domain you want to buy. If the domain is available, you can then proceed to the next step. You will be asked to fill in some information about yourself. You must provide accurate contact information. You also need to know the two name servers you will be using for the domain. Name servers are the machines that translate a domain name into the underlying IP number. You can get this information from the ISP or host you will be using.

If you really want a domain, but it’s not available (already taken), you can choose the alternate domain name or purchase it from its current owner. Sometimes the domain name is “on hold” status. If you really want that Domain Name, go keep checking until “off hold”. When the owner didn’t pay their late fee, it will be available for you to purchase.