Domain Names

Q: What is a domain name?

A: Practically speaking, your domain name (Web address) is the core of your Internet identity, your online brand. Your customers will remember this name and use it to find your Web site, your products or your services. And since no two parties can ever hold the same domain name (Web address) simultaneously, your Internet identity is totally unique.

Technically, a domain name (Web address) is an addressing construct used for identifying and locating computers on the Internet. While computers use Internet Protocol (IP) numbers to locate each other on the Internet, people find them hard to remember. Therefore, domain names (Web addresses) were developed to permit the use of easily remembered words and phrases to identify Internet addresses.

For example, the domain name (Web address) inaco.com represents INACO Web sites. When you type inaco.com into a Web browser or send e-mail to someone at inaco.com, the Domain Name System (DNS) translates inaco.com into the IP numbers used by the Internet and connects you to INACO.

Q: How can I determine if the domain name I want is available?

A: It's easy to find out if the name you want is available. Simply enter your desired domain name (Web address) in the search box of any valid registrar - like: ipowerweb.com. They'll tell you if the name you want is available, and give you some alternatives based on your first choice.

Q: Why should I register a domain name?

A: A domain name (Web address) is more than your Internet address, it's your Internet identity, your online brand. It puts you on the map of today's online world, opening you to literally millions of users worldwide. When you register a domain name (Web address), you'll join millions of others who are reaping the rewards of being online.

Q: How do I register a domain name?

A: If the domain name (Web address) is available, the registrar will walk you through a quick and easy registration process. If the domain name (Web address) is not available, you can perform another search to find a name you like. Search as much as you like - it's free!
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