A domain name, a series of textual characters that identifies a specific IP adress, uniquely identifies a website on the Internet. Domain names locate businesses, organizations, or other entities on the Internet.  Domain names are easy to remember, easy to type alternatives to obscure URL`s that you receive with website hosting services. Using a domain name allows you to receive more visitors, less bounced emails, and the chance to make a lasting impression on the Web.

You have the option of registering your domain name for 1-10 years. If you select 1 year, your name will need to be renewed annually in order to remain valid. If you select multiple years, your name will remain valid until that period is up.

Web hosting is a bundle of services associated with maintaining a Web site. Typical Web-Hosting services include Web-Page design, domain-name registration, email and file storage. Most Web hosts ensure that your site remains up,  set up security protection like firewalls and provide additional administrative functions.

Within a few days after the domain name expires the domain name will be removed  from the name servers wich will interrupt any services as Email, Website hosting, or URL fowarding.

You'll be contacted 30 days prior the expiration of your domain name. You will also receive one final notice on the day that your domain name expires. ( *Option to renew automaticaly).

Regardless to the extention, all domain names must follow the same character rules... You can use letters (abc), numbers (123) and dashes/hyphens (---). Spaces are not allowed and the domain can`t begin or end with a dash.

While a domain name is not necessary to have a website, it is recommended. Whether you are creating a family website or a business website, having a domain name allows your site to be more easily found and remembered.