What
is a domain name?
A domain name is your unique address on the
Internet. The domain name functions as an
alias for the numerical IP (Internet Protocol)
address assigned by your host provider. Since
people remember names better than numbers,
domain name helps visitors find your web site
simply by entering the web name (e.g. www.yourcompany.com)
instead of hard-to-remember IP address.
Why should I buy a domain name?
Whether you are a business or an individual,
there are several important reasons for buying
a domain name. These reasons include:
Exposure:
Your domain name means that anyone
in the world can find information
about you, your products or your
services 24 hours a day.
Protection:
Securing a domain name protects
your name, your company name or
your product name(s) on the Internet.
Profitability: Domain names
help to establish the Internet's"points
of contact". This is where
online buyers, suppliers and partners
conduct electronic commerce (e-commerce).
If you have anything to communicate,
"say" or sell, or if you
just want to be more accessible,
then securing your unique domain
name is a smart move.
How
can I find out if a domain name is available?
To search for a domain name, simply send us
an email
with the name that you would like to secure
and we advise you to have alternatives just
in case your first option is not available.
Within seconds we will tell you if your selection
is available! Keep in mind that your name
is not registered until your payment has been
processed, and there is no obligation to buy.
How can I find out if a domain name
is available?
To search for a domain name, simply send us
an email with the name that you would like
to secure and we advise you to have alternatives
just in case your first option is not available.
Within seconds we will tell you if your selection
is available! Keep in mind that your name
is not registered until your payment has been
processed, and there is no obligation to buy.
How do I choose the best domain name?
Generally, the best names are those that are
easy to remember, easy to type, and easy to
spell. Short names are usually preferable
to long names. For instance, the domain name
"joespizza.com" is easier to remember
than "joespizzastoreonfifth.com",
even though the longer name is more descriptive.
A good domain name will convey a unique sense
of what your web site offers.
What are the guidelines for a domain
name?
Your domain name may include any letters in
the English alphabet, any numbers, the dash
(-) and the underscore* (_). No spaces or
other characters are allowed. Domain names
must be less than 64 characters in length
(including the extension portion), and must
begin and end with a letter or a number.
We also offer the following helpful
hints: Be careful using a zero, as
it may get confused with the letter "O".
To separate words, use the dash (-). Spaces
are not allowed. Domain names are not case
sensitive; most users enter in all lower-case
letters. Try to select a domain name that
is a maximum of 15 characters.
*Note: The underscore (_) is not allowed in
(web.com) sub-domains. You can purchase sub
domains to expand your visibility on the internet.
For example if you buy yourcompany.com as
your domain name, you can also purchase yourcompany.net
or .org etc as your sub domains and any time
your visitors type in any of the above names
they will be directed to your web site.
What if I misspell my domain name?
Unfortunately, once a domain name has been
registered, it cannot be changed. Please type
your domain name carefully when placing an
order! You will be given a chance to review
your information before your order is submitted.
Can I choose any domain name?
Good question. In theory, you can register
any domain name that is available. In practice,
however, there are some restrictions. Our
policy states that you cannot register a name
which you know to be the registered trademark,
service mark, or copyrighted property of another
(i.e. cocacola.web.com). In doing so, you
are vilolating P & O Website Designing
and Internet Solutions Terms of Service, and
may also violate the copyright or patent laws
of the United States, Uganda and other countries.
We register all popular TLD Names
including the following extensions:
.com, .net, .org, .biz, .us, .co.ug, .or.ug,
.co.uk, .org.uk, .net.uk For domain name registration,
please contact us via
email to check the availability of your
choice.
