| Domain
Registration
What is
a domain name?
A domain name is a two part web address
unique to your specific website, for example, artisticvideo.com.
While the first part is who you are, the second part,
"com", stands for commercial. Once registered,
you'll have your own unique domain name, for example,
www.yourcompany.com. Your domain name cannot be taken
by anyone else, and will make your web address easy
to look up, remember, and even type.
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What
are the specifications for a domain name?
While the total length of a domain name
may be up to twenty-four characters, the only characters
allowed are letters, digits, and the dash. A domain
name cannot, however, begin or end with a dash. The
"www" which comes before the domain name in
a website address is not, in fact, part of the domain
name.
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How can I find
out if the one I want has already been taken?
to search to see if the specific domain name you have
selected is available. There is no charge for this service.
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How can
I register a particular domain name?
The staff at Around Houston will
handle the entire registration process.
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What does
it cost to register a particular domain name?
There is a charge
in the amount of $35.00 for one year, $60.00 for two,
or $75.00 for three years.
All charges are payable in advance
to Around Houston.
After your initial registration period, the charge is
$35.00 per year to renew for one year, $60.00 for two,
or $75.00 for three.
You will need to provide the name, address, telephone
number, fax number, and e-mail address for the registrant
and administrative contact for your site.
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How long does
it take before my domain name is active?
Once your domain name has been registered
(or transferred, if applicable), it usually takes about
48 hours before it is active. All Internet providers
must update their records to reflect new site locations.
This is called propagation.
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Can I transfer
an exisiting domain name to Around Houston?
Yes. Whether you place an order on-line
or by telephone, make sure to specify that you are requesting
a transfer and NOT a new domain.
for Domain Transfer charges.
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How do I place
an order for Around Houston to register my domain name?
Simply call us at (713) 526-6874 or
e-mail us at info@aroundhouston.com
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