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It use to be possible to find a domain registrar that offers free private whois registration, but this is becoming increasingly more difficult. Name.com offered this free in the past, but at the time of this writing costs $1.99.
One of the cheaper options available at this point for a private domain registration is Domainsite.com where I currently pay $.50 for a year of private whois, though they don't make this information easy to find on their site.
So, if you're sick of Godaddy's rather expensive fees for private whois, do some hunting and see what you can find.
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Seven Frequently Asked Questions About Choosing A Domain Name
One of the most common questions I'm asked by my clients is "What domain name should I use for my website?". In response, I would recommend considering several factors:
1. Should I choose a country code domain name (like .CO.UK or .CA), or a global top-level domain like .COM?
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Which domain name should I register?
If you are looking for a
domain name for a website, or if you want to invest in domain names, it
can be difficult to figure out what to register. There are so many
domain name extensions. What is a domain name extension? A domain
extension, or tld (top level domain), is the final part of a domain
name, the part that comes after the dot on the right. Examples of
common domain name extensions are .com, .net, .org, .info, and .biz.
These are also called gtlds (generic top level domains). So, for
example, with the domain name somename.com, somename is the name and
.com is the domain extension (tld).
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10 Commandments of Domain Name Value
Domain Name 10 Commandments - BEFORE you choose or buy a domain name; understand the ten issues involved in choosing the right domain name the first time. First, the list that we work from when conducting a custom Domain Name Analysis (DNA). Then the explanations of each commandment follow.
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What is a Domain Name and Why Would I Want One?
By Ewan Bain
In this article we will cover the basics of what a domain name is, how they work and why you need to have at least one. I am going to try and avoid complicated computer terms and stick to explanations that should be easily understood by someone without a computer science degree.
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How to Register an Expiring Domain
By Sidney Parfait
Understanding the process and options involved with registering an
expiring domain can be a confusing task. How, Where, When?
This article will explain the basic steps to researching an expiring
domain name, and the many different options (or should I say necessary
steps to insure success).
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Seven Frequently Asked Questions About Choosing A Domain Name
One of the most common questions I'm asked by my clients is "What domain name should I use for my website?". In response, I would recommend considering several factors:
1. Should I choose a country code domain name (like .CO.UK or .CA), or a global top-level domain like .COM?
If your target market is specific to one country, I would recommend using a country code domain name, especially if you sell physical products that can only be delivered within that country. Many people I have spoken too tell me that they are often uncertain of where online stores are located, and it is not until they reach checkout and are asked to pay in a foreign currency that they are not able to order the products in their shopping basket due to the website not selling internationally. Having a country code domain name instantly lets your potential customers know that you are located in the same country as them, and that your service is designed specifically for that nation.
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