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Getting
Started
Websites, Domain Names, IP Addresses, DNS, Nameservers, URL Forwarding,
... arrgh... when you first decide you want to get on the web it can
be very daunting. Don't worry, that's were we come in. At wrcdomains,
we aim to make your experience as simple as possible and flatten out
the learning curve. Getting on the web
is as easy as 1-2-3.
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Register
Your Domain Name |
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Get
your Domain Name Hosted |
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Build
your website |
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Register Your Domain Name |
This is where
it all starts. A Domain Name (also known as an 'Internet
Name', 'Web Name' or just a 'Domain') is your unique
home on the internet. Domain Names are granted through
registration, which gives you the legal right to
use the name for as long as you maintain the registration
- like a licence or lease. As no two people can
own the same name, they can be very valuable, so
early registration is advised - even if you are
not sure what you want to do with it yet!
Why Register a Domain Name?
Many people register Domain Names for their businesses,
for their children or other family members, for
clubs and societies, for special events like weddings,
for promotions and product launches, or sometimes
just as an investment. At wrcdomains we offer one
of the most advanced self service registration systems
in the world - putting you in total control - and
registration at exceptional prices. All domain names
are registered in your name, not ours, and there
are no hidden fees or tricks (unlike many 'budget'
registrars).
DNS and
Parking
As part of the Domain Name Registration process,
you will be asked to supply two Nameservers for
the registration. Nameservers (also known as 'DNS')
are the internet equivalent of a phone book - they
tell your computer where it can find your Domain
Name's physical home on the internet.
For customers who are not ready to move onto step
2 and actually use their domain name, we offer a
free 'parking' service. Your domain name will be
automatically parked on nameservers provided by
us, and your domain name will be redirected to a
'coming soon' page. There is no charge for parking
your domain - so perfect for those registering domain
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Get your Domain Name Hosted |
Ok, so now you
have got your Domain Name registered - and parked
for free - so what can you actually do with it?
Well, in order to get services like a website and
email for your domain name, you need to find a 'web
host'.
Free Hosting
Some ISPs and 'free' (advertising based) web hosts
will allocate you some email addresses and web space
under their domain name. If you choose to use this
type of web hosting, you will usually end up with
a long website address like 'www.geocities.com/something23/index1.htm'
and an email address like 'john@something23.freeserve.co.uk'.
Don't worry, if you choose to use this sort of web
hosting you can still use your Domain Name - our
URL
Forwarding and Email
Forwarding Services will allow you to reach
your web space and email address(es) using your
domain name!
Full Hosting
Many people prefer the added flexibility (and no
adverts!) of full web hosting. With full web hosting,
your website address is simply your Domain Name
- i.e. 'www.yourdomain.com'. Plans and options vary
depending on the web host and plan you choose, but
generally you'll get an amount of web space and
a number of customisable email addresses for your
Domain Name - so you can send and receive email
as 'you@yourdomainname.com'. With Full Hosting there
are usually many extra options available, including
web site stats, virus filtering, autoresponders,
webmail and more... We have teamed up with our sister
site, wrchosting to offer our customers an easy
to use hosting package.
Transfer of DNS vs Domain Transfer
When you choose full web hosting, you will be asked
by your new web host to change the nameservers listed
against your domain name to those of your Web Host.
This is known as a 'transfer of DNS' or 'release
of DNS', and allows them to provide the hosting
services. However, it is not necessary to transfer
your entire Domain Registration to them - known
as a 'transfer of registrar' or 'domain transfer'.
Be Aware:
Some less reputable web hosts will try and convince
you to also do a transfer of registrar - or even
make it a condition of service - so they can offset
their 'cheap' hosting costs with overpriced Domain
Registration fees. |
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Build your website |
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Did you
know that 40% of businesses in North America do
not have a website? Did you know that North America
lead the world with websites and domain names
registered? Did you also know that the internet
is still growing and more than double digit growth
every 3 months. If you have a business the growth
opportunity using the web is internet.
Your website represents your company's image,
and a professionally designed web site will give
your business a strong boost. Rebel Networks Design
Center provides quality Web Design at affordable
prices. All of our designers have extensive experience
in web site design and graphic art.
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And Finally
Like any new experience, getting started may seem like a daunting
task, but putting a website online can be very rewarding, both
for you and your business. Remember, it all starts with a Domain
Name... so register
yours today. |
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