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Registering A Domain Name If you are looking to take your first steps online, then picking out a domain name that will be easy to remember is a very important job, one which should not be taken lightly. If you pick a name that your prospective clients will remember, then the chances of your business successing is vastly improved. Although there are free web hosting services available, where you do not need your own domain name, having your own domain name, registered to your business, helps to instll confidence in your client base in your professionalism. By having a domain name, it shows that you are serious about your business. Indeed by not having one, it highlights the fact that you, as the business owner, are not serious enough about your business to even spend a few pounds to establish your online presence. The vast majority of web designers in business today will quite happily offer to register your chosen domain name on your behalf. Whilst this seems like a very attractive offer, saving you time and hassle - proceed with caution. Remember that, should your relationship with your web designer deteriorate over time, then there may be a time when you wish to move your website elsewhere. If the domain name is under the control of your web designer, then you have the potential problem of getting them to release the domain to you. Whereas the vast majority of reputable web designers would have no problem in doing so, unfortunately there are still one or two companies out there who at this point will make life difficult for you. So whats the alternative? Register your domain names yourself. Its not difficult to do, there are many reputable domain name registration companies out there, such as 4DReg or 123-reg, who will allow you to create your own account and register your domain name(s) with the minimum of fuss. Domain names can cost less than £10 for a years registration.
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