It is often seen that after finding a perfect domain name that was available, one have to register it and have to paid for hosting to a Web Hosting Provider and then one can have option either to uploaded his/her website to the WHP's servers, or one can go for a professional design firm creating a web site for him/her.It seems like really hard work and money consuming process trying to manage all these things. However the biggest problem is even after doing all these things one is not all to find his/her website visible all the time on the net. And then it is the time for user to understand that they were quite quick in taking his/her payment and now they are just away from the scene. What is now meaning of customer care? In this article we are going to discuss if the user had mad a right choice choosing his/her host or it was a mistake. Also we will discuss what is the DNS propagation process, what is its working, and why is it the only thing we can do to speed up the process.The full form of DNS is Domain Name Server. Server is nothing more than any computer running and providing all the services like "serving" something, whether a web page, a text document, etc.There are several things associated with DNS. They are:1. IP Addresses.2. Service Providers.3. Domain Names.4. Domain Name Registrars.5. DNS.6. The Propagation Process.
Saturday, May 31, 2008
What is DNS Propagation?
It is often seen that after finding a perfect domain name that was available, one have to register it and have to paid for hosting to a Web Hosting Provider and then one can have option either to uploaded his/her website to the WHP's servers, or one can go for a professional design firm creating a web site for him/her.It seems like really hard work and money consuming process trying to manage all these things. However the biggest problem is even after doing all these things one is not all to find his/her website visible all the time on the net. And then it is the time for user to understand that they were quite quick in taking his/her payment and now they are just away from the scene. What is now meaning of customer care? In this article we are going to discuss if the user had mad a right choice choosing his/her host or it was a mistake. Also we will discuss what is the DNS propagation process, what is its working, and why is it the only thing we can do to speed up the process.The full form of DNS is Domain Name Server. Server is nothing more than any computer running and providing all the services like "serving" something, whether a web page, a text document, etc.There are several things associated with DNS. They are:1. IP Addresses.2. Service Providers.3. Domain Names.4. Domain Name Registrars.5. DNS.6. The Propagation Process.
Friday, May 30, 2008
Dedicated Or Shared Web Hosting? What Does Your Business Need
There is nothing more frustrating as a webmaster then waking up in the morning, firing up your browser to check your website only to find a message saying "This site has exceeded it's bandwidth limits for the month"It's embarrassing, time consuming and not to mention costly if you are missing out on sales.On the other side of the scale, it can be very costly to be on a larger web hosting plan or dedicated server and hardly even use the services it offers.Good quality web hosting is not cheap, but you need to balance your business needs with what you can really afford to pay.So what web hosting service should you be using? Good question!In this article I'm going to be talking about the pro's and con's of both shared web hosting and dedicated web hosting packages. By the end of the article you should have some idea what your online business needs now and what it will need when it expands.Shared HostingShared hosting is what most small online businesses use. Shared hosting means that your site is on one server that also holds other peoples websites as well. Your website will not be the only one on that server. Very few small online businesses need the power of a dedicated server.Most companies offer a few different types of shared web hosting services. The only difference usually being how much disk space you want or how much transfer allowance you need.The best way to show you what the difference is between shared hosting services is to show you an example.Go to http://www.marblehost.com/hosting-plans.phpThis is an example web hosting companies shared hosting services. As you can see they offer two different types of shared hosting services. Basically they offer a small and large service.The major differences between each package really is how many domain names you can host, how much transfer (how many megabytes that are downloading from your website) you can have and how much disk space (how many files you can store) you need.If you're just starting out online and haven't got a website up yet and not sure what you are doing exactly, start off with the small plan. That's more then enough for a small site or blog for that matter.Now if you run a larger website and you offer a lot of downloads, say for example you're selling a rather large ebook, you might need the large service. Let's say you have a 10mb ebook for sale, the large service this company offers would allow you to have roughly 2000 downloads of that package before you ran out of bandwidth (transfer).Dedicated HostingDedicated hosting is for the big boys. It's for medium to big business looking to do a lot of work online. A dedicated server is just that, you're own server. You get your own server just for your website which is unlike shared hosting as you have to share a server.There are many different packages available with dedicated hosting depending on how much you want to spend. The more resources a server has, IE, RAM, Hard drive space, processor speed, the more it will cost.You can see that a dedicated server allows you a lot more disk space and transfer allowance. It also allows you unlimited domain names. Dedicated servers are also known to be a lot more stable and allow you more control over your website and are perfect for a professional image.There are two types of dedicated servers....Managed hostingManaged hosting offers you the support of a technical team looking after your server. They do all the updates and technical side of things for you. They will perform routine maintenance without you even asking. Managed hosting how ever does cost quite a lot more then un-managed usually.Un-managed hostingUn-managed hosting isn't as support less as it sounds. Most dedicated servers do come with technical assistance and routine maintenance, but any support questions will more then likely cost you extra. If you need something added to your server, it will cost you a in maintenance fee's. Rebooting your server should also come free with un-managed dedicated hosting.Multiple Domain Name HostingAnother thing you should look at is whether or not you want to host multiple domain names with your one hosting package. Both shared hosting and dedicated hosting can allow you to do this. A lot of share hosting services now allow this.I recommend always using a web host that allows you to have multiple domain names with your one account. It really does solve the problem of having multiple hosting accounts for different domain names.Other Things To Look ForOther things to think about when searching for a web hosting company is what you intend to do with your website.Do you need a lot of technical assistance? If so, look for a hosting company with live 24/7 support. Do you want to create a blog, or lot's of blogs? Then you will need to see if your web hosting company allows you to setup multiple MYSQL databases.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Web hosting, defined
Web hosting may be defined as renting space on a web server in its simplest form. One should keep in mind that a website is a collection of files linked together by HTML code to display text and graphics on a computer. However website is not complete here until and unless it is displayed on the net. To make it visible for the world it has to be housed on a computer somewhere that has access to the Internet. This is not possible by just a computer rather special device is required termed as web server. A web server may be defined as a computer set up with special software that allows it to receive requests from the internet for the website files it has stored on it and to send those files out over the internet so that the requesting computer can display them.Web server in addition to making site visible performs several other functions as well like it provides the ability to create email addresses based on one’s domain name and even helps in sending and receiving emails with them. There are several types of software installed on the web server that allows one’s website to run programs, create and manage databases, display video, etc. One must note that almost any type of computer can function as a web server, but it's the software that's on it that makes it a server.When one goes buying a web hosting, the monthly fees to be paid includes cost for maintenance and upgrading of the server's hardware and software, the cost of keeping it online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in a secure data center with a fast and powerful internet connection, and cost of professional proving these services. It is surprising to know that it is possible to turn one’s home or office computer into a web server if one really desires, but it is just not economical. Therefore it is better to outsource it.
Friday, May 16, 2008
Webhosting servers selection
While making a server purchase one should consider a few things before actually doing so i.e. what to buy? The answer should be a quadruple processor, and super fast turbo server, but several times it is not considered logical or affordable. Therefore, there is need to check all the pros and cons of this option. What to buy?Before starting anything one should determine his/her budget. One needs to be bit realistic and expect to spend at least $2,500 for a low-end server. For a low-end, quality server with other needed equipment and services spending little over $4,500 are quite common.Determining ISP (broadband) provider- One should determine ISP provider .For this one should perform research and should talk with several different vendors before deciding which broadband solution best suit his/her needs. One should keep in mind that each provider’s plan is quite different and has different benefits, so one should select the best one which fits his/her needs. One should also consider bandwidth when choosing his/her ISP.Purchasing of a backup device before implementing a server install – One should purchase a backup device before implementing a server install. Care should be taken that it should be double the server storage space. Now it can be a separate unit like an external hard drive or network storage device or the backup device could be multiple devices such as: backup tapes, disc, etc. The reason behind keeping the backup device larger is that one can easily get a backup of several months instead of just weeks. It is always advisable to have at least 24 weeks of backups without the concern of storage space. Also the backup device or safe deposits should also be external, removable, and portable. This is to ensure that the backups can be stored in a remote location as well in case of need. Usually for safekeeping in event of a theft or disasterOne should determine his/her daily traffic goal. One should be realistic with the daily traffic which he/she hope to see within 1 year, thereafter one should divide that number by the daily traffic one currently is receiving, and then multiply that number by 5. The resultant would be the total number of GB space one needs. Example:Daily Traffic Goal: 10,000 Current Daily Traffic: 500 TimesSo Daily Traffic Goal: 10,000 / Current Daily Traffic: 500 Times X 5 = 100GBIn the above example one should purchase a 100GB Hard Drive, it is best to buy 2 or more drives oppose to 1. In this case one should buy two 60GB drive making a total of 120GB. The reason behind taking two or more drives is that 2 or more drives are usually needed in a server to configure the proper RAID option, in some cases 3 or more are even required. It is always essential to have a backup storage space with minimum capacity of 200GB.
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Expired Domain Names – Where to Buy that Perfect Expired Domain Name
Does someone else own your perfect domain name that, quite frankly, would look better on your website? Is that dream domain name about to expire? Should you try to buy the expired domain name?It all depends on how much you're willing to pay. Expired domain names are usually sold by auction because there's usually more than one person bidding on the name.If you want to get in the game and try to buy that perfect expired domain name, then you need to know where the auctions are. There are two spots when they might happen.Here's how a domain name moves through the internet:
Someone registers a domain name.
The owner doesn't want the domain name any more so they let the domain name pass the official expiry date.Opportunity #1
When the domain name expires, it goes into a Renewal Grace Period (0-45 days). The original domain owner can buy back the expired domain name at the regular renewal price.
Next, the expired domain name enters a Redemption Grace Period (30 days). The original domain owner can buy back the expired domain name at a penalty ($80-$150)
Finally, the expired domain name becomes Pending Delete (5 days). After this point, the expired domain name is deleted from the ICANN database and released back into the world.Opportunity #1: Buy the expired domain name from the registrar that currently controls the domain name (i.e. GoDaddy, NetWork Solutions, etc). On one hand, the registrar is giving the old domain owner a chance to buy back the domain name. On the other hand, the registrar may be auctioning the expired domain name to the highest bidder on their aftermarket. Check to see who the registrar is and watch to see if they are auctioning off your dream domain name.Opportunity #2
About 75 days after the domain name officially expired, it becomes publicly available again.
Professional companies that specialize in grabbing newly released expired domain names will snatch up the expired domain name literally the second it becomes available.
Whichever company gets the expired domain name will now auction it off to the highest bidder. Opportunity #2: Hire 3 or 4 professional companies that specialize in grabbing expired domain names when they get released into the wild (Pool, NameJet, Enom, etc...) One of these companies will grab your dream domain name and then you can fight in the auction to win the expired domain name.
If you're after a specific domain name that is expiring soon, then you need to do your homework and figure out which spot the auction will take place in.
Someone registers a domain name.
The owner doesn't want the domain name any more so they let the domain name pass the official expiry date.Opportunity #1
When the domain name expires, it goes into a Renewal Grace Period (0-45 days). The original domain owner can buy back the expired domain name at the regular renewal price.
Next, the expired domain name enters a Redemption Grace Period (30 days). The original domain owner can buy back the expired domain name at a penalty ($80-$150)
Finally, the expired domain name becomes Pending Delete (5 days). After this point, the expired domain name is deleted from the ICANN database and released back into the world.Opportunity #1: Buy the expired domain name from the registrar that currently controls the domain name (i.e. GoDaddy, NetWork Solutions, etc). On one hand, the registrar is giving the old domain owner a chance to buy back the domain name. On the other hand, the registrar may be auctioning the expired domain name to the highest bidder on their aftermarket. Check to see who the registrar is and watch to see if they are auctioning off your dream domain name.Opportunity #2
About 75 days after the domain name officially expired, it becomes publicly available again.
Professional companies that specialize in grabbing newly released expired domain names will snatch up the expired domain name literally the second it becomes available.
Whichever company gets the expired domain name will now auction it off to the highest bidder. Opportunity #2: Hire 3 or 4 professional companies that specialize in grabbing expired domain names when they get released into the wild (Pool, NameJet, Enom, etc...) One of these companies will grab your dream domain name and then you can fight in the auction to win the expired domain name.
If you're after a specific domain name that is expiring soon, then you need to do your homework and figure out which spot the auction will take place in.
Registering Domain Names – 6 Things to Make Sure You Get When You Register a Domain Name
Thinking about registering domain names for your website? Trying to find a good, cheap domain name?
If you have a look around, you'll find that registering domain names can cost between $2.99 - $34.99 per year. It all depends on whether your domain name ends with .com and what features are included.
As a general rule, good .com internet domain names cost around $10 per year to register. For this price, you should get the following features:
Free domain name forwarding and masking. This is when a visitor types in your domain name and automatically gets redirected to a different domain name.
A personalized email account. An email account that has your domain name in it. You should be able to access it both from your email program (POP mail) and a website (webmail).
Unlimited email addresses (aliases) that you can forward to any email account. For example, you could create info@yourdomain.com, sales@yourdomain.com, and feedback@yourdomain.com and any mail that was sent to these addresses would automatically get forwarded to whatever email address you want.
Full DNS access. Be careful with this one. Not all registrars provide you with complete access to your DNS settings. You should be able to point your website to the Domain Name Servers of any web host in the world. For example, if you have a free blog at Blogger.com or WordPress.com, you should be able to change your DNS servers so instead of typing in yourdomain.blogger.com, they just type in yourdomain.com (But if you don’t have complete control over your DNS settings, it won’t work.)
Free Parking. If someone tries to visit your internet domain name, they can be sent to a temporary generic page that says your site is coming.
You may or may not get free domain privacy. When you register a domain name, all of your contact information (full name, mailing address, email address, and telephone number) is published in the WHOIS database that can be accessed by anyone. Some registrars offer a privacy feature where they will list their corporate contact information instead of your personal information to protect your privacy from spam and prying eyes. (You still retain full control of the domain name)
If a company is registering domain names for less than $10 per year, then look at the fine print to see what services you are missing. Remember, no registrar will give you a refunds when registering domain names.
If you have a look around, you'll find that registering domain names can cost between $2.99 - $34.99 per year. It all depends on whether your domain name ends with .com and what features are included.
As a general rule, good .com internet domain names cost around $10 per year to register. For this price, you should get the following features:
Free domain name forwarding and masking. This is when a visitor types in your domain name and automatically gets redirected to a different domain name.
A personalized email account. An email account that has your domain name in it. You should be able to access it both from your email program (POP mail) and a website (webmail).
Unlimited email addresses (aliases) that you can forward to any email account. For example, you could create info@yourdomain.com, sales@yourdomain.com, and feedback@yourdomain.com and any mail that was sent to these addresses would automatically get forwarded to whatever email address you want.
Full DNS access. Be careful with this one. Not all registrars provide you with complete access to your DNS settings. You should be able to point your website to the Domain Name Servers of any web host in the world. For example, if you have a free blog at Blogger.com or WordPress.com, you should be able to change your DNS servers so instead of typing in yourdomain.blogger.com, they just type in yourdomain.com (But if you don’t have complete control over your DNS settings, it won’t work.)
Free Parking. If someone tries to visit your internet domain name, they can be sent to a temporary generic page that says your site is coming.
You may or may not get free domain privacy. When you register a domain name, all of your contact information (full name, mailing address, email address, and telephone number) is published in the WHOIS database that can be accessed by anyone. Some registrars offer a privacy feature where they will list their corporate contact information instead of your personal information to protect your privacy from spam and prying eyes. (You still retain full control of the domain name)
If a company is registering domain names for less than $10 per year, then look at the fine print to see what services you are missing. Remember, no registrar will give you a refunds when registering domain names.
Why buy a Domain Name?
Whether you are young individual trying to make your mark on web or a struggling small scale business wanting to explore the horizons of the internet, one thing that can really change the picture for you in this dot com world is your ‘DOMAIN NAME’!
Article Body (Up to 1000 words - Up to 2 Links) Whether you are young individual trying to make your mark on web or a struggling small scale business wanting to explore the horizons of the internet, one thing that can really change the picture for you in this dot com world is your ‘DOMAIN NAME’!
In fact, the best way to kick start online is to get a short yet descriptive, easy to pronounce and easier to spell domain name for your website. You may be offering a splendid service and have your website designed by the best designers but if you want to make your presence felt on the internet, the supreme marketing power of a GOOD DOMAIN NAME IS A MUST!
Why settle for a domain name that’s not going to do any good to you and your business when you can buy a unique and high value domain name from us for the best prices? Whether you are looking for a domain name with .com, .net or any other extension, you will be astounded by the splendid options that you can get here at discounted prices!
There are several obvious advantages of buying the hottest domain name for your website – You product or service gets a brand value! You derive an identity for yourself and your business!
Good domain names are easy to remember and super easy to spell! So the chances are that you will drive more traffic to your website using simple SEO tactics. Your old clients keep coming back to you and it’s easy to attract new ones as well! You don’t have to bother to change your domain name time and time again if you already have one that easily rolls off the tongue!
Good domain name work wonders for individuals, families, schools, hospitals, companies, small businesses and just about everything and everyone wanting to build a web identity!
Isn’t it a great idea to buy a ‘SELLING’ domain name that you can point to on your Myspace or Youtube webpage? Imagine the kind of traffic that you can drive to your site and the profit that you will make! Soon you will have more and more links to your site and then even the search engines will start liking your domain name!!! May be you are proud of your family name then why not build a family website and get a perfect domain name for it?
The above are just a few benefits of picking a catchy domain name to make your mark in the vibrant web world. So what happens if you don’t have the kind of domain name that you ought to have for your website?
Well, the exact opposite of the points mentioned above! You’ll remain where you are! No fame, no clients, no business and of course, no money! Try your luck by spending on SEO experts, all will go down the drain!
Buying domain names is also a very happening business in itself! So we know why people like Kevin Ham buy thousands of domain names and treat them like a GREAT INVESTMENT!
So if you are looking to build a website, you might first want to get a PERFECT domain name for it. Visit our Website to find one and grab it right away before someone else come and snatch it. Remember, good domain names sell in a matter of seconds and minutes! In everyday business, you may have heard people say "it's all about location, location, location". Well, in today's Internet business world, your domain name "IS YOUR LOCATION".
That should answer why it is so important to buy a domain name!
Article Body (Up to 1000 words - Up to 2 Links) Whether you are young individual trying to make your mark on web or a struggling small scale business wanting to explore the horizons of the internet, one thing that can really change the picture for you in this dot com world is your ‘DOMAIN NAME’!
In fact, the best way to kick start online is to get a short yet descriptive, easy to pronounce and easier to spell domain name for your website. You may be offering a splendid service and have your website designed by the best designers but if you want to make your presence felt on the internet, the supreme marketing power of a GOOD DOMAIN NAME IS A MUST!
Why settle for a domain name that’s not going to do any good to you and your business when you can buy a unique and high value domain name from us for the best prices? Whether you are looking for a domain name with .com, .net or any other extension, you will be astounded by the splendid options that you can get here at discounted prices!
There are several obvious advantages of buying the hottest domain name for your website – You product or service gets a brand value! You derive an identity for yourself and your business!
Good domain names are easy to remember and super easy to spell! So the chances are that you will drive more traffic to your website using simple SEO tactics. Your old clients keep coming back to you and it’s easy to attract new ones as well! You don’t have to bother to change your domain name time and time again if you already have one that easily rolls off the tongue!
Good domain name work wonders for individuals, families, schools, hospitals, companies, small businesses and just about everything and everyone wanting to build a web identity!
Isn’t it a great idea to buy a ‘SELLING’ domain name that you can point to on your Myspace or Youtube webpage? Imagine the kind of traffic that you can drive to your site and the profit that you will make! Soon you will have more and more links to your site and then even the search engines will start liking your domain name!!! May be you are proud of your family name then why not build a family website and get a perfect domain name for it?
The above are just a few benefits of picking a catchy domain name to make your mark in the vibrant web world. So what happens if you don’t have the kind of domain name that you ought to have for your website?
Well, the exact opposite of the points mentioned above! You’ll remain where you are! No fame, no clients, no business and of course, no money! Try your luck by spending on SEO experts, all will go down the drain!
Buying domain names is also a very happening business in itself! So we know why people like Kevin Ham buy thousands of domain names and treat them like a GREAT INVESTMENT!
So if you are looking to build a website, you might first want to get a PERFECT domain name for it. Visit our Website to find one and grab it right away before someone else come and snatch it. Remember, good domain names sell in a matter of seconds and minutes! In everyday business, you may have heard people say "it's all about location, location, location". Well, in today's Internet business world, your domain name "IS YOUR LOCATION".
That should answer why it is so important to buy a domain name!
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