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By: Ikedi Ani-okoye

Web Domain Name Registration Do's and Don'ts

If you want to get your first domain you will have to choose pone wisely as this is an important step. You will need to buy what you need and leave out what you don’t. And it is easy to buy more than you need.

The big domain companies will have a domain that you can get. Be observant when buying from them, so that you don't get upgrades that you don't really need or want.

Big domain companies are good at giving you the illusion you need more than you want. There systems are set up strategically to get you to spend more money. It can especially catch out the first time buyer of a domain name.

Look at some of the things to be considered when getting your first domain.

Buying domain name for just one year is normally all you need to start with. Getting more than one year is only advisable if you know the domain is a very good one.

The domain purchasing system for most companies is set up so that you automatically by a domain for two years. If you are not vigilant you will end up getting a domain for two years without your knowledge. You will need to adjust this before you check out.

If you want to invest wisely in your domain you can get its .org and .net counter parts. This can be a bigger investment than buying a domain for two years on some occasions. It is also good to uncheck the auto renew facility which may be left on too.