Frequently Asked Questions
What is a domain name?
A domain name represents your internet or web address. This name represents your Internet identity, your online brand. Your customers will remember this name and use it to find out about your products and services. Since no two parties anywhere in the world can ever hold the same web address simultaneously, your Internet identity is totally unique.Technically speaking, computers use Internet Protocol (IP) numbers to locate each other on the Internet, but people find them hard to remember. Therefore, web addresses were developed to permit the use of easily remembered words and phrases to identify Internet addresses. For example, when you type "conlegit.com" in a web browser or send an email to conlegit.com, the Domain Name System (DNS) translates "conlegit.com" into the IP numbers used by the network and connects you to this site.
Why should I register a web address?
A web address is more than your Internet address, it's your Internet identity, your online brand name. It puts your business on the map of today's business world, opening your business to millions of Internet users worldwide. If you're serious about your business, then it is very important that you have your own easy to remember domain name. No one will take any company seriously that has their Web site hosted by a free Web page host. It doesn't say a lot for a company that can't even afford to pay for their own Web space. You will have a domain name that is relevant to your company and is much easier to remember for future reference.Imagine this domain name to be "freespacehost.com/ca/business/conlegit". Which one is easier to remember? What makes a good domain name? The name of your company is always a good choice. If your company name is rather long and hard to remember, then choose something easy to remember and associates with your product or service.
How do I register a web address?
All you need to do is provide us with a name that is reflective of your business, your business name, address, phone number, contact information and an email address. We will advise you on the availability of the name you chose and will suggest alternative choices if your name has already been registered by someone else. The registration of your web address (domain name) cames FREE with your web site hosting package.What if the domain name I want is already taken?
An incredible number of names are being registered everyday. Some are just registered by entrepreneurial opportunists hoping to make a fast buck by selling it on. If the name you want is registered, you might be able to purchase it from one of these domain name brokering companies. But be warned! It is likely to cost a few thousand dollars or more for a name. Your best bet is to let us suggest alternative names.What does "hosting" my web address mean?
Every web address must reside on a host computer, a domain name host. Domain name hosts are connected to the Internet and use special software to translate web addresses into the numerical addresses used by the network. When users enter your web address, the domain name host directs them to your e-mail or Web site. When you choose us to host your web site, it will be available on the Internet 24/7 guaranteed!The different types of domains
.com is for commercial organizations..net is for entities and computers that represent part of the Internet's infrastructure.
.org is for miscellaneous entities that do not fit under any of the other top level domains; these are usually nonprofit organizations.
.edu is for four-year, degree-granting colleges and universities.
.gov is for agencies and branches of the US Federal Government.