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Topics relating to domain names
are often in the news these days, whether it's another tale of
instant riches through the sale of a simple .com domain (the
story most quoted: the "business.com" sold for $7.5
million in late 1999) or breathless stories of cybersquatters
and trademark disputes.
With over 15 million domain
names registered to date, including well over 9 million names
ending in .com (source: DomainStats),
the market for registering domain names is roaring! A whole
industry has developed around the buying and selling of domain
names, with its own rules and regulations, an eclectic cast of
characters, and even its own con artists!
If you are trying to run an online business, you'll need a
domain name before people can take your company seriously. You
can also use a domain name to make a statement, or simply to
give yourself a unique id in cyberspace...
This site will explain what domain names are and why you
should buy one, help you to choose the best names and select a
good company to register those names with, teach you to you
avoid the snares and traps of unscrupulous organizations...
You'll get a unique view of the domain name industry from the
point of view of website owners, domain name sellers, registrars
and domain name brokers.
If at any time you feel you need more information, just head
over to the Domain FAQ where you'll find
over 200 answers to the most common questions about domain
names.
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Let's start at the beginning
and look at what a domain name is, and why your site needs one.
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Introduction