What Questions To Ask Providers Before You Register Your Domain

Before you begin to research a domain registar you need to not only have a domain name in mind, but also what type of business you want to run. You might want to first look at other web sites of similar businesses to see what they have on their sites, and get some ideas as to what you need for yours.

Ok, now you are ready to begin researching domain registars. First question you need to ask is how long can I register my domain with your company? This is very important because one of the things a search engine looks at is how long your domain is registered for. This can be intrepted as a sign of how serious you are.

Second, ask what website design tools they offer. Also related to that question is do they offer custom web design services and/or can you "upload your site" using your own programs, like Adobe Master Collection CS 3 or a "turnkey" website that was premade.

Third if you choose a web hosting package, can you change it easily, if you need to and if so, how will that effect your web site?

Fourth, Do they provide you with a way to accept credit card payments, or Paypal and what ordering methods are provided? What fees are charged for these services?

Fifth, Ask how much "space" they provide you with in their packages monthly?

Sixth, If you are not happy, how easily can you take your website to another provider?

Seventh, What kinds of reporting tools do you provide? Afterall, you need to know what is going on your web site and what is working and what is not.

Eighth, What is your "uptime percentage"? Anything under 96% is not good. Your web site has to be up and stay up for you to make money.

Nineth, How can I change my type of web site if I need to? How easy is it to redesign? Can I have testing done on it before publishing it?

Tenth, How long have you been in business, and how many web sites do you host?

This is by no means every question you should ask, but rather a list to get you thinking. Let us know what other questions you come up with. Also let us know what you found out when you searched for a domain registar.

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Next time: What else do you need to know once you have your domain registered and service package.