Register Multiple Domain Name
A Web Hosting Article Contributed by Frances Rhea
Why Register Multiple Domain Names?
With the rush to obtain a domain name, why would someone want to register multiple domain names? The answer is simple. The more key domain names that point to your web site, the more visitors you will have and the easier it will be for them to find you.
For instance, if your company name is Palm Trees Guesthouse and you are located in Florida, you could register the domain name palmtreesguesthouse.com, palm-trees-guesthouse.com, greatfloridab&b.com;, great-florida-b&b.com;, and best-florida-guesthouse.com. If a browser typed great florida guesthouse, your website would be the first they would see listed.
When you register a multiple domain name in this manner, you multiply the chances of getting the visitors you need to make your business flourish.
How to Register a Multiple Domain Name
Many of the registrars now offer bulk domain name registering. They provide a main screen where you enter the list of domain names that you want. Their program goes through the WhoIs database and determines if the domain name(s) is available. They will also tell you if the suffixes of .net and .org are available for the same name. Add a check mark to the names presented that you wish to register.
Their next screen allows you to enter your personal information as the owner of the site. The information required is your company name, your first and last name, your company address (including city, state and postal code), your business and home phone numbers along with a fax number if you have one. After entering this information, they verify that you have completed all of the fields.
Registering Domain Name Additional Services
The next step is providing the information for what services you require. You will have to let them know if you have a hosting company chosen. If so, you must provide the DNS server names and sometimes they require the DNS server identification numbers. These can be obtained from your hosting provider in the Help section of their site. If you can't find it, send an email to their webmaster and ask for the information for registering your domain name.
If you do not have a hosting company, you can choose to host your site with them. You will also be offered the option of parking your domain(s) until you have selected a hosting provider.
You can select whether you want email for your accounts. This is important to have but many hosting providers have this service at no charge. Verify with your host that they have email for your domain.
Paying for Register of Domain Name
After you finish selecting the domain services, you will need to provide credit card information for your purchase. This needs to be either VISA, MasterCard, or American Express.
Completion of Register for Multiple Domain Name
That's it! The next thing is choosing a user name and password so that you can access your account to make any changes to your domain. You will receive an email telling you what name(s) you register.
