What is a domain name? A domain name is a unique name, kind of like an e-mail address is unique, which is registered in a database called WHOIS through an organization called Network Solutions, Inc. (NSI). The domain name corresponds to a unique set of numbers called an IP (Internet Protocol) address. The reason we use domain names instead of IP addresses is that they are closer to our language. It would be difficult to market a site like this: “Go to 64.233.167.99 or 216.109…
Domain Names?Protect Your’s From Drop Catchers
People every day log onto their Web sites to discover that their domain names have been sold without their knowledge. Since the domain name no longer points to their site, they are out of business. A thorough understanding how the domain registration system works can help you to avoid this costly mistake.