Domain - Own it, Take Responsibility, Protect Yourself
Protect your company's identity and maintain control of your domain name. Own your domain name — buy it yourself. Don't just have an employee buy it. What happens if they leave, do you know that you are the registered owner?
Yes, I ask this question because I have worked with clients who didn't end up as the registered owner and ended up starting over when the employee left. Not a good situation.
Package deals for hosting your website and getting your domain name free sound inviting. However, you may not own or have control of your domain. Clarify this detail before signing or buying anything.
What if you want to move your website?
What if the company offering your hosting package doesn't renew your domain name or they go out of business? These are examples of why it is important for you to take responsibility and protect yourself and your domain name. KNOW the name of your domain company - they are called registrar.
Common steps to take when selecting your domain name(s).
There are several good places to buy your domain name and usually, buying more than one year is less expensive per year. Read the terms and go for it!
It helps search engines if your domain is owned for extended time. Implies stability and longtime commitment as a business.
Have questions? Neal Resources will work with you on buying your domain. By helping you understand the technology involved and assist you have the control you need to maintain.
You may want to consider a private domain registration. Why? A home business or a personal website might not need to show where you live to the world. Also, privacy options may help limit spam or unwanted contacts resulting from registering a domain name. It often costs extra.