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What is a Domain Name?

A domain name is the text name corresponding to the numeric IP address of a computer on the Internet. A domain name must be unique. Internet users access your website using your domain name. download The process of copying files, information and images from the Internet to your computer. Every time a visitor accesses a page on the Internet, they are downloading the contents of that page. More Info

What is a Domain Registrar?

A "Registrar" (or "Domain Name Registrar") is an organization like Network Solutions that has control over the granting of domains within certain TLDs (top level domains, like the generic .com/.org/.net or country-specific .ca/.us/.mx etc.).
 

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What is ICANN?

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is the non-profit corporation that was formed to assume responsibility for the IP address space allocation, protocol parameter assignment, domain name system management, and root server system management functions previously performed under US Government contract by IANA and other entities. For more information about ICANN, More Info

What is A Country Code TLD?

A country code top-level domain (ccTLD) is a top-level domain used and reserved for a country or a dependent territory. These are two letters long, and most of them correspond to the ISO 3166-1 standard for country codes.

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What is WHOIS?

WHOIS databases contain nameserver, registrar, and in some cases, full contact information about a domain name. Each registrar must maintain a WHOIS database containing all contact information for the domains they 'host'. A central registry WHOIS database is maintained by the InterNIC. This database contains only registrar and nameserver information for all .com, .net and .org domains. More Info

The Uniform Dispute Resolution policy is a document which governs how domain name disputes will be resolved within the gTLD namespace. It defines the conditions under which a genuine dispute may arise, and provides guidelines for administrative proceedings to settle the issue, outside of a court where possible. All registrants registering domains through OpenSRS (or any other registrar) are bound by the UDRP.

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Can I make Money from my Domain?

There are now several resources at your disposal to make money from a domain name even if you have no plans of building it into a website. Most domain owners now use what has commonly become known as PPC programs to find out more information about these companies Click Here

Once I own a Domain What Can I do?

You now have several options, On our tutorial pages we explain everything from setting up Nameservers, Forwarding, Masking, Locking, Nameserver Registration, and many other options you can now take advantage of with your domain More Info

Search Engine Optimization

Now that you own your domain name and have have placed a website on your server, You now want people to visit your domain / website. With proper SEO you can get thousands of visitors to your website wanting to see your targeted content to read about SEO Click Here

We have compiled several articles from some of the best domainers in the game, They have shared their successful secrets to making money buying selling and parking domain names. These methods have been tested by the authors and they swear they are making money. You will find many different ways to make money and you have to choose which is best for you. Click Here to read all articles

One these pages you will find some very useful lists, We have compiled a wordlist of some popular words that may be available for registration in various country codes. We have also included all 2 and 3 letter and number combinations for you   Click Here for Lists

We have comprised a list of acronyms that are regularly used in various domain forums or used to describe domain names being discussed or listed for sale.

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