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If you’re considering getting started in e-commerce, having your own eBay store is a great way to gain experience—it’s like putting your own website up right on eBay. According to eBay University Instructor Janelle Elms (http://JanelleElms.com, http://StoresSuccessVideo.com), there are considerable advantages to starting online with an eBay store rather than an independent website:

•It’s quick and easy. Launching a website involves time and preparation—you have to secure a domain name, find a host, and then design your web pages, or hire someone to do it for you. With eBay, you can literally have a store up and running in a matter of hours.

•It’s cost-effective. At only a month, it’s highly affordable. And many of the marketing and optimization tools you would pay for with a stand-alone site are included for free with your eBay store. Says Elms, “The marketing opportunities are phenomenal. I’ve had clients who’ve ranked number one on MSN, Yahoo, and Google, for sixteen dollars a month.”

•It produces fast results. You can spend months optimizing and advertising a traditional website before you start seeing results; but with an eBay store, you have built-in traffic from the moment you go live. With some 212 million registered users, eBay stores give you the ability to reach a significantly larger audience. And because eBay’s site is already optimized, eBay stores tend to rank higher with the major search engines than independent websites.

Excuses, Excuses
While most people realize starting an eBay store is often the simplest, most successful entry route into the world of ecommerce, many of them mistakenly believe that, for one reason or another, it wouldn’t work for them. Following are some of the more common excuses people give for not cashing in on this valuable resource AND the reasons why those excuses don’t work:

•“I sell services.” This is just a simple matter of marketing. Services can easily be packaged and sold in an eBay store, and you can quickly gain significant exposure for your business.

•“I have a brick and mortar store.” If you have a physical storefront, eBay stores present a great opportunity for you, not only to find buyers for merchandise that doesn’t sell well in your brick and mortar store, but also to expand your business to a much wider audience.

•“I already have a stand-alone website.” Having an eBay store is a great way to market your website. By utilizing eBay’s marketing tools, you could have nothing in your eBay store and just have your business marketed to the entire world on a shoestring budget—no other place on the internet gives you that kind of opportunity.

EBay stores offer an easy learning environment when you’re beginning in online retail, and an effective means of expansion as your business grows. They work well as a complement to your existing business, or they can become your full-time income. But Elms asserts, “If you’re going to be successful online, you’re going to have to have an eBay store—they’re just that powerful!”

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. QUESTION:
    What is the cheapest way to secure a domain name for a website?
    I wont begin work on the site for a few months but for my businesses sake, I would like to secure the domain name for the website. How do I secure the address for my website, the cheapest way?
    I would like to use one of the top 10:

    http://webhostinggeeks.com/

    Preferably Inmotion

    • ANSWER:
      You can register a ,com domain name for less than at http://TheRegistrar.net and each registration comes with many free features and a full and easy to use domain name management control panel.

  2. QUESTION:
    What’s the best way to secure a domain name which will expire soon?
    I would like to secure a specific domain name which will expire in about 3-4 months. (The owner of the domain just steals my traffic and uses it as a spam/adlink site.)

    Which is the best/most secure way to buy this domain?

    Thanks a lot for your help!

    p.s.: The domain name would be very important for my website!

    • ANSWER:
      Some registars offer backordering services. Check out a few before you buy, but I recommend http://www.TemeculaValleyDomains.net They provide backordering and are good (aggressive) at it and they dont cost a lot.

  3. QUESTION:
    I am starting a business and I need a website. How do I secure the domain name I have chosen?
    Do I have to BUY a domain name or if no one is using the name, can I just make it and secure it myself? How do I do this?

    • ANSWER:
      if no one is using it you can go to http://www.nameny.com/ and secure it. otherwise you have to buy it from current use. another option if you cannot buy it you can choose a similiar available domain name. Thanks

  4. QUESTION:
    Is it okay to buy and secure the domain name first before finding a host?
    Suppose I buy my domain name through 1and1, do I have the obligation to use their hosting or once I have purchased the domain name (through whatever service), I can freely go to any host I wish to choose, and they will only ask me ‘do you need to register a domain or do you already have one?’

    Thanks.

    • ANSWER:
      You can just choose register a domain name without the host. It would be work.
      Oh I had lots of trouble with 1and1 before 2 years.. so be careful..

      Just suggesting to check out the host I use.. domain +host and
      kinda cheap.. so hosting for just a penny

      http://secure.hostgator.com/cgi-bin/affiliates/clickthru.cgi?id=limitpromo

      When it ask if you have a coupon code type in “hgc25″‘ to save some $$

  5. QUESTION:
    I just registered a domain name for a business I am starting. What else do I have to do to secure the name?
    Do I have to get a copyright? Trademark? I am just worrying about the name right now as I will be officially forming the business (probably as a corporation) in the future.Also how much does it cost to protect the name and logo?

    • ANSWER:
      File with the Secretary of State and your name will be secure. You can do this with the help of an attorney or yourself online — but I would recommend hiring an attorney. The attorney will file all the necessary paperwork and prepare your company book — which you will need!

  6. QUESTION:
    How do I secure a domain name for a small business that is about to be launched?

    • ANSWER:
      You can try this one http://www.secureflorida.org/howto/secure_your_domain_name/ and this is a good article about this topic http://www.bloggingtips.com/2008/11/25/how-secure-is-your-domain-name/

      Good luck!

  7. QUESTION:
    How can I secure my domain name against spammers?
    I’m getting a lot of spam returned to email addresses at my domain.

    I can easily turn off the catch all to hide these emails. But what I want to do is disallow spammers from using my domain.

    I don’t know if there is a relay, or how to turn that off. If anyone knows how, I’d love to stop spammers from using it.

    Name server 1 ns45.1and1.co.uk
    Name server 2 ns46.1and1.co.uk
    Mail server 1 mx01.1and1.co.uk, 10
    Mail server 2 mx00.1and1.co.uk, 10
    Whoah, was I unclear, spammers are using my domain! they have hijacked it, and my domain is the return address.

    I want them to stop using my domain as a sending point. my domain name is in the return address

    • ANSWER:
      The problem is if you “hide” your domain from “spammers” you will also be hiding it from the search engines.

      Are you getting the spam from the email(s) you list on your website? Or is the spam going to the email you have listed as the administrative email on your registration? You can buy a “private” registration (about year) that will not release your contact info from Whois (the database that contains all the records of the people/companies who have registered domains).

      Good luck, it appears Spam is here to stay.

  8. QUESTION:
    Why do you have to pay to secure a domain name? Isn’t there a free way to do it since it’s just a name?
    Why do you have to pay godaddy to secure a name, or whoever the company that is charging for this service. Once I pay a company like this, I must keep paying them to keep my website, right? Or not?

    Please tell me how to secure a domain for my hopefully future business without these fees over and over! I’m a newbie at this and hope that there is a way around the big box places.

    Thank you for reading!

    Please mark this question as interesting because I think more people should know this information if you know it. Thank you and I hope this helps everyone!

    • ANSWER:
      You will have to pay roughly -10 a year for a domain name. Usually, you can’t get a domain name for a one-time fee. Some companies offer a “free” domain for life if you subscribe to their hosting package (which usually goes by a monthly fee). My suggestion to you is to see if GoDaddy will allow you to register a domain for multiple years at a time and go for that option. No matter what you do, you’ll still have to continue renewing the domain to hold onto it.

  9. QUESTION:
    Where do I go to register a cheap domain name without hosting? I want to secure the name while its available?
    When I do a search, ultimately I end up with a hosting company. I haven’t decided on a host yet but I want to secure the domain name while I can. Its my understanding that if you get a free domain with a host. That it basicaly belongs to the host. If you decide you want to go somewhere esle you can’t take the name with you. I am also looking into having a ecommerce site designed. Thought I would try a freelance designer thinking I could keep the price reasonable. Any tips?

    • ANSWER:
      To host your e-commerce site refer to:

      http://top5hosts.atspace.com/business

      Good Luck!

  10. QUESTION:
    I want to buy a domain name to secure I have it?
    what’s a good site you can recommend?

    • ANSWER:
      http://www.newinternetdomains.com has great prices on reliable service.

  11. QUESTION:
    Do I have to trademark or copyright a domain name I purchased?
    How do I secure the domain name I bought…

    I plan on selling this domain name in a few months…What if someone trademarks or copyrights it after I bought it?

    • ANSWER:
      What you are “buying” is a domain name registration, and as long as you renew it as needed it is NOT available to anyone else.
      If you sell it, you are selling the right to use it, so long as THEY then keep the registration current as the “new owner.”

  12. QUESTION:
    How secure is buying a domain name?
    I am buying a domain name off an individual, but as with all internet money transactions i am quite nervous. They have sent me an invoice via paypal already, i am the one who contacted them but the negotiation was quite quick. ie. they gave me a price, i made a much less offer and they readily agreed. It has me concerned about whether the transfer will actually take place once the money has changed hands. Please advice on how to proceed.

    • ANSWER:

  13. QUESTION:
    How can I purchase and secure a dot com domain name and see if the one I want is available?

    Thanks for the help. The one I want says: Created on: 12-May-99
    Expires on: 12-May-08
    Last Updated on: 12-May-07

    Do you think it will be wasting my money to pay 18.99 as a backup should they not renew it? Also is that 18.99 fee on godaddy a one time or annual? Thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      I use godaddy.com, its one of the cheapest domain name companies, just watch out they always try to “upsell” so just read everything first or you might buy something you didnt really want.

  14. QUESTION:
    Is this illegal ? A rival company has used a domain name the same as our company name to direct people to them?
    I wanted to set up a web page for our business.On trying to secure the domain name i found that a rival company has secured the .co.uk domain name with our name in it.
    When you do a search it takes you to a page which re-directs you to their website!.
    Can they legally do this ?.I know they can secure any domain name that’s available but can it be used in this way ?

    • ANSWER:
      Yes they can it’s first come first served. They may have had the same idea that your company did and acted fast to get the domain name.
      Depending on how big your company is maybe you can buy it.
      I have been offered a lot of money for culturallycool.com but I have put to much work into it. I built it from completely by my self and it has great world wide appeal.

  15. QUESTION:
    I would like to secure a domain name to start my online business in Jan 2007 domain name for it. can i do that

    • ANSWER:
      No problem, you can register your domain and park it with sedo.com you can buy a domain from many places depending on the TLD ie .com .org etc

      If you want to register a domain that comes with a business try

      http://tinyurl.com/f4rab

      Good luck

  16. QUESTION:
    Where can I build a nice and pretty blog? I already have the domain name secured.?

    I dont have web hosting and this is very new to me. any help please.

    • ANSWER:
      Myspace is brilliant for blogs and you can design it also!

  17. QUESTION:
    I want to register a domain name for my new site?
    and am wondering if my potential web designer would prefer or require a specific host? just want to secure the name but the content for the site is some time off.

    • ANSWER:
      I would suggest to let the web designer to choose the host provider with you because some hosting providers may not offer the features that he would need to build the website. In other words, the website conception is done before choosing the web host.

      Although, you can buy a domain name now since it can refer to the new host later on. If you wanna save money thought wait because some webhost providers may offer a special deal providing a domain name with the webhosting service.

      But if you think your domain name may get buy by someone else than buy it now, no problem with that. But wait to talk with the website designer to buy a web hosting service.

  18. QUESTION:
    If I purchase a domain name, do I own that name as my business or do I have to take other?
    If I purchase a domain name, do I own that name as my business or do I have to take other steps to secure the name for my business?

    • ANSWER:
      You have to definitely take other steps to secure your company name.

      Check this out http://www.myownbusiness.org/business_permits_license/

      I would make sure your company name is available before investing in websites or advertising.

      hope this helped

      Graphic Designer

      http://catalystcd.com/

  19. QUESTION:
    Someone is interested in my domain name?
    this business wants to know what they can do to secure the name? Meaning, they want to buy it. I don’t know what to do and how much to ask. Its a local business, a cafe.

    • ANSWER:
      What is the domain name? When did they approach you? Do you know who the buyer is or is it a broker?

      Is it alexa ranked? I’d be happy to give a you a suggested price if you want to email me @ gmbower@gmail.com

      Also, you can use an apraisal service godaddy provides to determine an acceptable asking price for your domain

  20. QUESTION:
    domain name registeration/ web housting?
    Hey guys,
    I am about to register a domain name. yahoo has this package of securing the domain name and having one email active with a front page at 34 dollars. I am new at this and was wondering do i take that offer or you have a better idea or one which will do me much good. I am not ready to commit much funds into the page now but i want to secure the name and possible have any number of pages working at the chepest and best offer. Do you have any advice for me? I plan to use it for a small business which i am organising now. Thanks

    • ANSWER:
      I am very happy with my godaddy.com service. They are oriented towards small-business and prosumers and tend to provide pretty reasonable support.

      Yahoo provides more support for the less technically inclined, and you will thusly provide them with a commensurate fee for their troubles.

  21. QUESTION:
    How secure is it to search for a domain name on the net before it is registered?

    • ANSWER:
      why would you worry about security doing a simple search? The information is public and available at a lot of sites.

  22. QUESTION:
    If I transfer a domain name to a webhosting site, will I still have to pay where I got the original domain?
    I plan to start up a website and have it ready in 3-5 months. I want to reserve the domain name now by purchasing it through Yahoo — right now, it’s .99 for the first year. I want to transfer the domain name to hostmonster.com after I get the site ready. Will I still have to pay into Yahoo to keep my domain name or will my domain name be secured with hostmonster?

    • ANSWER:
      HostMonster and BlueHost are owned by the same parent company. Both offer the same quality services at the same prices. But according my experience, BlueHost runs on faster server.

      Take a look at the address below before making any decesion:

      http://top5hosts.atspace.com/bh.htm

      GL!

  23. QUESTION:
    I paid for a domain name and secured the domain, from domain.com but it is not under my account on domain.com.?
    So does anybody know what I need to do? And what is te next step in creating my website?
    So does anybody know what I need to do and what is the next step in creating my website?

    • ANSWER:
      Somebody may have claimed the domain just before you. You can double check the ownership of the domain on www.whois.net or any internet site that provide whois service.

      Next step is to find a hosting provider to host the website of your domain.

  24. QUESTION:
    The domain name – how to avoid being scr*wed ???
    I have spent considerable time over the last two day’s attempting to secure a domain name.
    I have tried no less than six different sites, all with similar results.
    Here’s the typical series of events…you are asked for the domain name you want ( in some cases your asked for as many as three “backup” names), then they (being the sellers of domains) tell you all of your desired choices are already owned, then they tell you you can buy the domain name from the owner for a ridiculous price, and for less than the standard 2 year lease term – meaning not only are you being gouged, your being gouged twice or four times in the standard two year period.
    Now I have tried some ridiculous domain names, I mean total jibberish, all taken. I tried my own name, not terribly un common, but not common either, and it’s “taken”.
    A google search resulted in no web pages for any of the jibberish domains I’ve requested, nor a website or page with my name.Can anyone point me to a legit host site ? PrettyPLZ

    • ANSWER:
      Just be cause a web site doesn’t exidt doesn’t mean someone dowsn’t own the domain name.

      Try http://www.godaddy.com I have dealt with them a long time and they are legit.

      But you can research you own names by downloading SamSpade software at: http://preview.samspade.org/ssw/download.html

      I check web domain names and owners there first.

  25. QUESTION:
    Which domain name would get the best results?
    My competitor recently secured a domain name that is getting better placement then mine. My current domain name reflects my business name while he opted strictly for search words.

    I want to secure alternate forms of his domain name in order to secure some of the hits. Which of these examples would be my best choice? Keep in mind that our respective businesses are more “stumbled upon” as opposed to a deliberate destination” site so I don’t feel the .com/.net aspect is too important. IMO

    His (example only) monkeybananajungleape.COM

    My choices monkeybananajungleape.NET or mix the key words up and get the .COM? apemonkeyjunglebanana.COM

    I currently have a .NET site that gets good results and I would be posting this new site as a direct link to my existing only.
    Given the business we are in nobody will be directly typing in our domain names but rather searching us out using key words. Chances are if they “know” my site address, they are already a customer. I am not a destination site.

    • ANSWER:

  26. QUESTION:
    What does Expiration Date means on a domain name?
    i want to get this domain name.. but someone else got it and i check the whois for the domain name and i got this.

    Domain Name: XXXXX.COM
    Registrar: DOMAINDISCOVER
    Whois Server: whois.domaindiscover.com
    Referral URL: http://www.domaindiscover.com
    Name Server: NS1.SECURE.NET
    Name Server: NS2.SECURE.NET
    Status: clientTransferProhibited
    Updated Date: 18-jul-2007
    Creation Date: 18-jul-1995
    Expiration Date: 17-jul-2008

    Does that mean if she didn’t update or whatever.. it will be available to buy after 17 july 2008?

    • ANSWER:
      Yes, it means that if the owner doesn’t renew by then, it will be available to the public soon thereafter. There is a redemption period time after the expiration that the owner can reclaim their domain name though.

  27. QUESTION:
    I own a domain name and now…?
    this business wants to know what they can do to secure the name? Meaning, they want to buy it. I don’t know what to do and how much to ask. Its a local business, a cafe.

    • ANSWER:
      Without knowing the name, I don’t know for sure.

      If it is MarketStreetCafe.com I’d start with 0. Not really worth that much, but worth a shot.

      Cafe.com is probably worth quite a bit more.

  28. QUESTION:
    What can I do when I want a .com domain name that is taken but not being used?
    I want to secure a .com domain name for my business but some opportunist is just sitting on the name without operating a web site. I have made contact via the host but they say the owner wants a riduculous amount of money to part with the name. Is there any way I can obtain this site if the owner is not or has never operated a web site with this domain and is asking an exhorbitant purchase price?

    • ANSWER:
      if the domain is taken , it’s taken , the only way to get it is either buy it , or if you can show that the person owning the domain is blocking
      a registered trade mark ( disney , SEARS , walmart ) to name a few you can file paper work to take the name , kinda what happen to the wwf they had to change their name to wwe because the name WWF was owned by the world wildlife foundation .

  29. QUESTION:
    How soon should I secure a domain without a web design?
    I am trying to create a website. I have the domain name picked out. However, I am still searching for a web designer or developer. But I am curious to know should I secure my domain as soon as possible even if I don’t have the site fully developed

    • ANSWER:
      Although often sold as a package, a domain name is separate to a web hosting account. When you purchase a domain name, you can set the name servers to where ever you like, so if you buy the name from company a) you can host it with company b). You just log into the account and set the nameservers. You can purchase a domain name as part of a web hosting package then just edit the home page to say “Website under construction”, or you can just purchase the name and sort out hosting later. Many Domain name providers allow you to park the domain until you set the nameservers.

  30. QUESTION:
    If I buy a domain name on godaddy can I build a website someplace else? Do I have to transfer it somehow?
    Does it cost money to transfer it to another host? And how long do I have to stay with godaddy if I register a domain there? If I want to switch to another host can I do that right away? I’m new to this and don’t have the money to go with the website I want to build my website with but I want to secure the .com name I picked.

    • ANSWER:
      If you buy a domain name from Godaddy you can transfer it anywhere you want after 60 days.

      But I recommend you to get both hosting and a domain name right away, then create just a placeholder website with your website’s name and some short description in order to get ranked at Google (and other search engines) so people can find your website by searching through Google. It can take a couple of months to get ranked so it’s better to start with it right away. Just put anything on your website so Google can index it.

      You don’t have to pay a lot for hosting.

      I recommend one of these: http://www.tophostingpicks.com

      iPage has the best offer right now.
      Their standard price is /year (.95) but they have
      a 50% sale, one year of hosting for .00.

      Their plan includes:

      Unlimited disk space
      Unlimited bandwidth
      Free domain name

      Price: /year (this price includes both hosting and a domain name for a year,
      just uncheck any additional services since you don’t need them an this is the total price, no hidden costs)

      They have one of the most popular hosting platforms, which currently hosts over a million websites. They’re also one of the oldest hosting companies, founded in 1998.

      They include a free point & click online site builder so you can create a website without any programming (easily, just by drag and drop) or you could install WordPress (they include easy, one click install from their control panel), choose a theme that you like, and start adding content.

      They also have a great custom control panel with OneClick installs of all the popular software like WordPress, Joomla, Forums, Chat, Galleries, Online stores and a lot more.

  31. QUESTION:
    I have secured a domain name for a used car database that has the potential to be very lucrative, need help?
    I did some research an found a potential gold mine of a domain. I don’t know what direction to go and need some help. I need to get an investor or marketing company involved. Any ideas? I’ve been in the car business for 14 years and the Manufacturers have really started pushing a certain brand, and there it was, the domain, which I snapped up. I know my question is vague. If you can offer any help or want to contact me just respond and I’ll email you back. Hopefully I can get something out of this Q&A. Thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      I think you need to ask yourself how you are going to differentiate yourself from your competition. Why shop at this site? What’s the real difference between me (“Me” meaning you) and Car Max, AutoTrader, etc.?

  32. QUESTION:
    Whats a good name for my company?
    I do decorative (faux) finishes and am an applicator of other high end finished such as Venetian Plaster and Clay based plasters. I have been the only employee of this business and now I am busy enough that I have to hire real employees and do the website thing. I have been calling my company something locally and never thought like a dope that anyone else would use that name. The website has always been available and I never secured the domain name like I should have! Now I can’t use the name I have been calling myself here for a website. The name was Renaissance Finishes. Can anyone else help me come up with a catchy name that would either be about Faux or have an old world connotation to it? I have seen companies with names like Fi Fi FIux..a little too gofy for my taste..but lets see what ‘yall can do! I know you are all so creative I love coming here and reading what you all have to say. I really believe someone can hook me up with a cool name! THANK YOU GUYS!!!!

    • ANSWER:
      I don’t know if any off these names are being used,but you can check them out.
      “Modern Decor”
      Your name like= “Julies Fauxy Finishes”
      “Faux Finish by Julie”
      “Julies Renaissance Finishes” take your name back with this one and its letting them know who it belongs to.

  33. QUESTION:
    How can I find my Host and Domain name when setting up a Linksys Wireless G Router?
    I am trying to set up a secure how network for 2 laptops. I have the SSID changed and the network name is broadcast, but how do I secure this? I think I need to change the settings since I can just browse to the network and connect.

    If this helps, I have Brighthouse Cable for broadband access in the Central Florida area.

    • ANSWER:
      host is another word to describe the local computer and domain you don’t need unless you are connecting to a domain controller.

      you are supposed to be able to browse your own network with out using passwords. you can change these settings if you prefer so that any time you want to connect from computer A to B you have to
      supply a user name and password.

  34. QUESTION:
    Best company to use for buying a Domain Name?
    Hi
    I want to buy a domain name, and I know there are lots of cheap companies but which is the best to use, I will in the near future have a website and need a secure payment system.
    All answers appreciated.

    • ANSWER:

  35. QUESTION:
    How do i go about getting my Internet Company Domain/name officially registered?
    I’m building a Business WebSite,My Domain Name (Hairstylist.com) is Valuable, I want to cover all Legal issue, protect and secure it officially ,,, What all has to be done to cover my back..(i.e. License, Copyrights, BBB set-up,To Incorporate or Not, A Logo, taxes, filing records & stuff like that… ?)
    A new Biz in the USA ,help please…
    Note: My Domain Registration is Private now, so I can’t really see my Name on the “Who Is”.com…(Which is suppose to be a Protection)…and my fears are due to my lack of internet business experience and knowledge or ignorance I need to be officially registered before starting…Also appox. cost would help ? / ?
    thanks,N-tune2@yahoo.com

    • ANSWER:
      To protect a business name within your industry, you would apply for a trademark.

      Trademarks can be names of products or services, logos, slogans, packaging and even sounds and smells. In essence, a trademark can be almost anything that is used to identify a particular product or service. Registering a trademark grants the owner exclusive rights to the mark within the specified industry.

      Of course, it’s necessary to research the mark comprehensively prior to filing to ensure that there is no possibility of infringing upon another party.

      This entails searching the pending & registered Federal and State trademark files as well as the US National Common-Law files. Then, if clear, you can decide if you would like to file for a Federal or a State trademark.

      To register a trademark, that’s done either through your Secretary of State for a State trademark or the US Patent & Trademark Office for a Federal trademark.

      If you are only conducting business in one state, then a State trademark is most appropriate. If you conduct (OR are planning to conduct) business in at least 2 states OR between the US & any other country, you can file for a Federal trademark.

      Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!

  36. QUESTION:
    I need to sucure a web domain.?
    I am not ready to build my web site, but would like to secure a domain name. That’s all I need right now, as I am being loaned software, to build the site.
    Thank You

    • ANSWER:
      Go with http://www.domaincityhosting.com
      Great prices on domain names with tons of free features.

  37. QUESTION:
    How can I hide, or change my domain name’s registration on whois?
    So I have a website that is promoted through my YouTube videos. I looked up my website on whois today and all my personal information that I used when registering my domain was showing. I was wondering if there was any way I could either hide this, or change the information on my whois domain look up. I just want to be more secure. Thanks.

    • ANSWER:
      Technically all the info on WhoIs is suppose to be correct. Some sites put in false information instead of paying web hosts for “Protection”. To me, that’s a protection racket of its own as you be able to set your WhoIs PERSONAL INFORMATION to Public or Private as you wish. A good contact is all that should be required.

      Ron

  38. QUESTION:
    I just started a home cleaning business I am doing well so far, but how can I find more clients?
    I have utilized Care.com, Craigslist, yellowpages.com, kijiji, GoNannies, I’m telling my friends about my service, I have run an ad in our local newspaper, I’ve secured domain names and built webpages. What else can I do? I know there are people out there who need their homes cleaned. Anyone have anymore ideas about how to get my service out there?

    • ANSWER:
      Put flyers up in area stores and restaurants that allow it. And let your current clients know that you are looking for more customers – maybe offer some kind of incentive, like a free or half price cleaning, if they get you a customer that has maybe 5 or more sessions.

      Good luck

  39. QUESTION:
    How do you start an interactive website?
    Do you secure a domain name first? or is it best to start on some social media platform and try and gain popularity there and then move it to its own website?

    • ANSWER:

  40. QUESTION:
    How can I register a domain name?
    I have an idea for a website address and I would like to know how I can go about registering it in a safe and secure way?

    • ANSWER:
      In the programming section and you ask THIS? Try typing DOMAIN REGISTRAR into ANY search engine and then pick one of the hundreds that will pop up! They ALL do exactly the same thing, charge you a fee to update the DNS database which is what associates a domain NAME with an individual IP address. Bear in mind, the top level domains, COM ORG and the like are a defined SET of domains and you can not add any. All you can control is the next level DOWN from the top level, what precedes the DOT in DOT COM for example. You can find out if a name is already taken by going to ANY registrar site and using their WHOIS function to search the DNS database.

  41. QUESTION:
    How does Internet auction sites & dating services work ? Networks & hubs ?
    How does Internet Auction & dating services work ? How you have a master computer set up for these kind of web services. How to set up a main Hub and software system and who would host such a secure site ? Any links that someone can supply for me to study. Cheapest place to buy & secure a domain name.

    • ANSWER:
      Greetings Pat

      There is way to much to cover in this kind of question and answer format. Meaning there are so many ways to do what you are asking for and too many details you would need to provide. No way to put years of knowledge into a couple of paragraphs.

      I think it money well spent if you are serious to find a IT Consultant to sort out your needs vs your budget. Besides unless you are going into the IT business why bother trying to work out the configuration and gear where time is better spent working on the business end of the Auction/Services network.

      Regards
      Siz

  42. QUESTION:
    Where is the best place to purchase a .io domain name?
    I’m looking to purchase a .io domain and I’m running into a lack of sites I find trustworthy. I don’t see GoDaddy, eNom or Gandi offering that domain for usage, so I’m having to look at sites that don’t seem to have secure purchase pages and the like. I’m also wanting to make sure I have access to my DNS settings and contact info changes. Any suggestions for registrars? Thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      Instead of .io, why not try .co.cc? It’s free and has easy registration to the sites. I’m currently running my website on there. I suggest Xtreemhost.org is the best .co.cc provider.

  43. QUESTION:
    Is Yahoo! really a legitimate domain name registrar?
    I want to be sure my domain names are properly registered and secured. What are the differences between registering with Yahoo! and other popular registrars such as GoDaddy.com? Please advise.

    • ANSWER:
      http://www.icann.org/en/registrars/accredited-list.html is the official list of registrars for the top level domains listed.

  44. QUESTION:
    domain name or IP?
    Hi. Which option is better to use in a large companies network? Setting up a domain name for all workstations to use or setting up an IP address/subnet mask with no domain name? I am not an IT specialist and I am not sure which option is better or more secure, however, I think that domain names are better in the long run. I just need to know the pros and cons of each. Thanks for all you who reply to this. Misty

    • ANSWER:
      One reason is all you need. In a large company, use Domain Names, DNS, and DHCP to assign IP addresses and to access the machines. If you ever have to reassign your IP addresses in your company, which you very well may end up doing, you will hate yourself if you use static IP addresses.

  45. QUESTION:
    Name Preferences for Website?
    I’m helping a friend develop a website relating to event-planning. He’s been able to secure the following domain names, but can’t decide which one to use. Please provide your preference on the following names:

    - off-the-registry.com

    - festalicious.com

    - monfete.com

    Thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      I’d go with monfete.com

      Festalicious.com sounds silly and goofy – not exactly what he wants to portray himself and his business as.

      Off-the-registry.com just doesn’t say anything about the business, so it’s not a good idea.

  46. QUESTION:
    How can i give access to a folder on my computer to be used over the net in secure way?
    I want this sofware on my computer
    to be used by my branch offices

    How can this be done in a secure way

    I have a domain name of my own

    • ANSWER:
      yes u can do this
      for this u need a domain i.e dns and an ads service
      and iis service
      dns –> domain name system
      ads –> active directory system
      iis –> inter net information service
      after this configure ftp –> file transfer protocal

      by useing this file transfer protocal u can up load and download files
      u said that u have u r own domain i think that u know how to install this services

      best of luck

  47. QUESTION:
    how do i buy a domain name?
    i want to start a website and not sure how the whole domain thing works, how do i secure and check availability of a domain name to use for my site?

    • ANSWER:
      http://www.LocoDomains.com has the best deals and service

  48. QUESTION:
    whats a good name for my company?
    I do decorative (faux) finishes and am an applicator of other high end finished such as Venetian Plaster and Clay based plasters. I have been the only employee of this business and now I am busy enough that I have to hire real employees and do the website thing. I have been calling my company something locally and never thought like a dope that anyone else would use that name. The website has always been available and I never secured the domain name like I should have! Now I can’t use the name I have been calling myself here for a website. The name was Renaissance Finishes. Can anyone else help me come up with a catchy name that would either be about Faux or have an old world connotation to it? I have seen companies with names like Fi Fi FIux..a little too gofy for my taste..but lets see what ‘yall can do! I know you are all so creative I love coming here and reading what you all have to say. I really believe someone can hook me up with a cool name! THANK YOU GUYS!!!!

    • ANSWER:
      You’d still have to deal with the .com .net .org .tv .info etc …

      You don’t necessarily have to change the name of your company, you can do things like www.RenaissanceFinishesNY.com (assuming you are in New York). There is always a way to solve the problem.

      Use the simplest solution.

  49. QUESTION:
    Where I can buy a domain name?
    A secure and safe place in the internet.Also a good price!
    Thanks.

    • ANSWER:
      Don’t trust any cheap service, many of them don’t allow you to have full control on your domain name. If you’re going to buy domain names, http://www.goldpuma.com is the lowest cost service which is full-featured and really works for you (.99). They offer free extras with every domain name:

      Quick Blogcast
      Hosting with Web site builder
      Personalized Email Account
      Starter Web Page For Sale/ Parked Page
      Domain Forwarding
      Domain Masking
      100-Pack Email Forwarding
      Total DNS Control
      Change of Registration
      Status Alerts
      Domain Locking
      …

      As you may know a domain name is just a name, not a real website. If you are going to create your website: 1- Buy a domain name. To get a domain name, you have to pay an annual fee to a registrar for the right to use that name. 2- Buy a web hosting service to provide your online space and enable you to get your website online at your purchased domain name.

      If you want to start your website I recommend purchase your domain and hosting together. In this way it is possible to get your domain for free. Some hosting services offer this gift today.

      As an experienced webmaster I recommend BlueHost service which I’m sure it would work for you and fulfill all your requirements. They have a really great offer for hosting & I have used them for over 3 yrs now, and have never had a single problem with them.

      They are a Multi-awarded Web Hosting which offer a Full-featured service only .95. You can see their Plan Details accompanied with reliable reviews regarding their service at:

      http://www.threehosts.com/reviews/1st

      Here I have copied and pasted its features from their website to view:

      - Free Domain Forever
      - Unlimited Space
      - Unlimited Transfer
      - Host UNLIMITED Domains (Support All Domain Names)
      - 2,500 POP/Imap Email Accounts
      - SSH (Secure Shell), SSL, FTP, Stats
      - CGI, Ruby (RoR), Perl, PHP, MySQL
      - Front Page Extensions
      - Free Site Builder
      - 24/7 Superb/Responsive Sales/Support
      - Free Search Engine Submission

      They also offer “Free Site Builder” that helps you build your web pages without difficulty if you are not skilled in using any website creating program. (WYSIWYG: What You See Is What You Get)

      ******IMPORTANT*******
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      * If you sign up for this service you will have credits to advertise your website with the google & yahoo search engines for free!
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      Other useful links:

      http://www.threehosts.com/build

      http://www.goldpuma.com

      Good Luck!

  50. QUESTION:
    How do I create my website?
    I have already secured a domain name, but how do I start creating the website itself?

    • ANSWER:


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