24th December 2007(
Asia Domain Name Registration Limited)Author: Ricky WilliamsLooking for a .com or .net after your name? Search on the internet is quite difficult, as there are number of companies offering .com and .net. So here are the few tips how to pick a good one.There are numerous registrars they differ from prices, services, support, management, etc. This is the reason that choosing a good registrar is very important.Further if you are not satisfied with the services of registrar with whom you have register your domain name, then at that time you can transfer your domain to other registrar.What to look for?Some of the most important aspects that should be considered while choosing the registrar for registering a domain name:ICANN Accreditation: The domain name registrar should be accredited by ICANN (which stands for Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers). This ensures you that the domain name which you have registered is legally a part of the internet.Reliability: The domain registrar must be reliable and solvent, as they are the one who can protect the domain of domain registrants from losing their domains.Location: Location is the other important factor which states that the domain registrars are subject to the laws of the country where they are located but some have been refuse to grant domain names that are offensive under the laws of their home country.
Asia Domain Name Registration LimitedContract Agreement: Many of the domain registrants think that, once the domain name registers, is theirs forever including all rights. But it is not like that, the contract which you have sign with the registrar could affect you in a number of ways. Many of the registrars have the right to cancel your domain name for certain reasons, generally when you use the domain for illegal or spamming purposes. So be sure to read the rights and policies carefully before you pay for it.Price: Prices differs from one registrar to other. Though registering a domain names are much cheaper these days, but still there are many registrars who offer the higher prices. Nowadays, many of the registrars offered “free” domain name services, but make sure that the domain name which you have register is yours or the registrar company’s, as some of them buy the domain themselves and allow you to use it as a name only and some of them compel you to place large frames full of advertisements on you site in exchange for the domain name. While comparing prices, you must also look for many other factors that are provided by the registrar, that are customer support, testimonies etc. Support: While registering a domain name, check whether the registrar is providing a good customer support i.e. it should be 24x7. Domain Transfer: Check the transfer policy of the registrar before registering your domain name. Normally you can’t transfer a name during the first 60 days after registration, but the period could be much longer. Don’t expect any registrar to refund money you’ve paid for months of service you won’t use.
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