If you're reading this article then chances are that you want to establish the World Wide Web, and you have some idea of what a domain name is. But just in case you stumbled across this article trying to find out what the term means and why it is so important, then here you go.
A domain name is very simple web address. Not entirely unlike the home or business address. This is what people type in their web browsers to go to your website. You will hear people refer to the domain name, or more commonly as a "web address" or "URL" (Uniform Resource Locator ).
On the one hand, if you will not be starting your own blog or web page, you do not have your web address, you can be blessed to participate in social networks, and other peoples blogs and forums, without having one. Also, on that same hand, if you want to start a blog for recreational purposes, there are several sites out there on the Internet that allow you to create a blog for free.
On the other hand, however, if you want to establish their presence, creating its own brands and claim your piece of virtual real estate, especially professionally speaking, then you should have one of your own.
Why you should not use the freebies that are available? Since they usually have rules in place around specific content, and if the content you publish is not in accordance with their terms of service, can be removed at any time. Also, if their company should go out of business or decide not to offer this service anymore, then all the effort that you put in your blog or web site goes with it.
With their host sites, to have more control over their content, greater versatility and ability to create your brand.
Now have their own web address does not mean you automatically have your own website. This requires a hosting account as I alluded a moment ago. However, the website address (your domain name), you can use it in several ways.
If you already have a blog or a subsidiary (company replicated) website, you can "Forward" the domain name, kind of like call forwarding, so that when people enter it, they are automatically redirected to a page of your choice.
Alternatively, if you wish, you can set up a hosting account with any number of web hosting companies and create your own blog, company website or online store, just the way you want.
In today's world, and for the foreseeable future more and more people get their news, entertainment, and trade online. If you want yourself or your company stand apart from the competitive, then you will need your own domain name.
Now that you know what a domain name is, and why it is important for your brand, there is another aspect of the domain names. When choosing a domain name can not be mad with your choice. Domain names play a vital role in SEO or "Search Engine Optimization". When you register a domain name should be relevant to the content on your site, your name or company name.
It can be a little nerve wracking to register your name website, if you're not sure, so I've posted free information on the process, together with two part video tutorial on my blog.
