Hi,

I'm in the process to set up my 1st commercial website and I'm a bit
lost... I haven't finished to create it, so I don't need a web host for
the moment. I just would like to get my domain name registered before
someone takes it.
But I'm getting a bit confused... When I buy a domain name, should I
get a DNS straight away with the same registrar even if I'm not going
to run my website for a year ?
Also most registrar offer some packages about getting an email
accounts, space and so on, but that's to do with hosting anyway,
doesn't it?
Basically what do I need to do at the same time as registering my
domain name, and what should I pay attention to when choosing a
registrar?

Thanks for your answers.

On 10 Jun 2006 14:01:17 -0700, "Circaz" <leslie0604@hotmail.com>
opined:
> Hi,
>
>   I'm in the process to set up my 1st commercial website and I'm a
> bit lost... I haven't finished to create it, so I don't need a web
> host for the moment. I just would like to get my domain name
> registered before someone takes it.
>   But I'm getting a bit confused... When I buy a domain name,
> should I get a DNS straight away with the same registrar even if
> I'm not going to run my website for a year ?

No. Just register the domain.

>   Also most registrar offer some packages about getting an email
> accounts, space and so on, but that's to do with hosting anyway,
> doesn't it?

Correct. Just register the domain.

>   Basically what do I need to do at the same time as registering my
> domain name, and what should I pay attention to when choosing a
> registrar?
>
The registrar will eventually (usually) provide you with DNS service.
This can make a dramatic difference in performance. Some registrars
will also propagate DNS faster. They also offer different user
interfaces. I have some sites registered with Network Solutions and
others registered with TucCows (Domain Direct). Personally, I would
stick to the brand names. You often get what you pay for.

I would never risk an important site to a cheap registrar but that's
just me.

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> Some registrars will also propagate DNS faster. They also offer different 
user
> interfaces.

Thanks a lot for your answer David.
Just one thing I didn't get : what do you mean by "different user
interfaces"?

Also, I wanted to ask : Is it possible to buy a .com domain name for
more than 10 years?
What happens if your business gets successful and the registrar accept
to renew your registration only for a ridiculous amount of money in 10
years time?

And how long before the expiry date do you need to renew your
registration to make sure no one gets a chance to "steal" your domain
name? How many days does it take to renew it?

Fleeing from the madness of the http://groups.google.com jungle
Circaz <leslie0604@hotmail.com> stumbled into news:alt.www.webmaster
and said:

> 
>
> Thanks a lot for your answer David.
> Just one thing I didn't get : what do you mean by "different user
> interfaces"?

exactly that I'd guess.  Some Registrars are better than others at gui
design.

> Also, I wanted to ask : Is it possible to buy a .com domain name for
> more than 10 years?

not at present

> What happens if your business gets successful and the registrar accept
> to renew your registration only for a ridiculous amount of money in 10
> years time?

move to a registrar with a better attitude?

frankly, unless the domain reg biz takes a serious about turn I can't see
prices heading back where they were but a few short years ago.

> And how long before the expiry date do you need to renew your
> registration to make sure no one gets a chance to "steal" your domain
> name?

well if you have it registered for ten years and keep it topped up every
year than that issue will never arise will it.

> How many days does it take to renew it?

< 1 (usually)

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On 10 Jun 2006 15:37:59 -0700, "Circaz" <leslie0604@hotmail.com>
opined:
> 
>
> Thanks a lot for your answer David.
> Just one thing I didn't get : what do you mean by "different user
> interfaces"?
>
At some point you will want to set up DNS. Some of the registrars
have web interfaces that are more intuitive and provide better
guidance than others. Some are downright crude.

> Also, I wanted to ask : Is it possible to buy a .com domain name for
> more than 10 years?

Don't know.

> What happens if your business gets successful and the registrar
> accept to renew your registration only for a ridiculous amount of
> money in 10 years time?

You transfer the domain to a different registrar but that won't
happen. You own the domain - not the registrar.
>
> And how long before the expiry date do you need to renew your
> registration to make sure no one gets a chance to "steal" your
> domain name? How many days does it take to renew it?
>
One day. You can usually set up an auto-renewal with a credit card.

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>
> You own the domain - not the registrar.

as I understood it, you don't actually "own" the domain (name), you just pay
a licence fee to use it for that period of time.