Frequently Asked Questions
What
is a domain name?
What are the fees to register a domain name?
Why are your fees so low?
What does it mean to "Register" a domain
name?
Who should register a domain name?
How long does the registration process take?
Is it possible for someone to register my domain
name after I have registered it?
What methods of payment does 123 Ask Name Buddy
accept?
If a domain name is already registered, can I
find out who owns the name?
Who do I contact for additional assistance?
I've
got my domain name, now what?
I
own a new domain, but when I type it into my browser, nothing
comes up.
What
is a domain name?
A domain name is the essence of your company's
online identity. It is the address your customers use to find
information about your products and services on the web. Domain
names allow Internet users to type in a name, such as 123 Ask Name Buddy,
to identify a numeric Internet Protocol (IP) address such
as 207.15.12.173. The purpose of domain names is to allow
users connected to the Internet the ability to find web sites
without having to memorize the long, numerical (IP) addresses
that actually locate the computers or servers on the Internet.
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What are the fees to register
a domain name?
The 123 Ask Name Buddy pricing structure starts
at a flat $19.95 per year. The price includes all fees associated
with registering your domain name including internic fees
and parking fees.
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Why are your fees so low?
123 Ask Name Buddy
is a wholesale registrar.
Domains are registered through a leading
registrars. Our commitment to low prices
reflects both volume savings, as well as the efficiency of
our leading-edge automated technology. We pride ourselves
on providing competitive prices as well as superior customer
service.
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What does it mean to "register"
a domain name?
There is a central registry of
all domain names on the Internet. For your domain name to
become a part of the registry, your domain name needs to be
added to that registry. "Registering" a domain name
means you are associated with that domain name for the period
of the registration. Only approved Registrars have access
to the database. "Registering" a name means you
own it, and no one else can register that exact same name!
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Who should register a domain
name?
Anyone thinking about establishing a presence
on the Internet should register a domain name. You don't have
to utilize it right away, but you can reserve it for your
future use. Domains are being registered at the rate of more
than 900,000 per month- they go quickly!
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How long does the registration
process take?
123 Ask Name Buddy's application process should
take less than two minutes to complete. Since the registration
is done through an approved registrar,
all registrations take place in real time- once your application
has been processed and approved, your name is registered.
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Is it possible for someone
to register my domain name after I have registered it?
No. The availability of .com, .net and .org
domain names is verified through a central registry system.
This system prevents a domain name that is successfully registered
from being registered by another person or entity. The 123 Ask Name Buddy registration and processing system updates the central registry
in real time.
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What methods of payment does 123 Ask Name Buddy accept?
123 Ask Name Buddy
accepts all major credit cards: Visa, MasterCard, American
Express or Discover..
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If a domain name is already
registered, can I find out who owns the name?
Yes. If you check the availability of a domain
name and it is already registered, click on the whois link.
This will display the contact information associated with
a registered domain name.
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Who do I contact for additional
assistance?
If you have any questions or comments you can email our support
staff.
Since we incorporate your ideas and suggestions, your comments
are always welcome.
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I've got my domain name,
now what?
There are many uses for your new domain name. Some people want
to have a personal or business website; others want to establish
an email address; and still others want to hold onto their domain
for future use or sale.
If you would like to have a Website, simply contact your Web
hosting company or Internet Service Provider (ISP). They will
build your Website and supply you with their Domain Name Server
Information (DNS info). Then, visit www.123asknamebuddy.com
and enter the DNS information in the "Manage" section. Within
24-48 hours after you enter the DNS info., your new Website
will be accessible to anyone in the world. It's that simple!
If you would like to establish an email account, your Internet
Service Provider (ISP) will give you their DNS info. Simply
go to www.123asknamebuddy.com and enter the DNS info in the
"Manage" section of the web site. Your ISP can then route email
sent to your new domain to either a new or existing mail box
on their servers.
If you would like to resell your domain name, you may transfer
the domain to a new buyer by using the "Ownership Change" form
in the "Manage" section of the Website.
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I own a new domain,
but when I type it into my browser, nothing comes up.
A domain name is not a website. It's simply an address someone
uses to find a website. If you would like to have a website,
you can contact a web design or hosting company. After they
build you a Website, you can enter their Domain Name Server
Info (DNS Info) by clicking on the "Manage" link. Within 24-48
hours after you enter the DNS info, your new Website will
be accessible to anyone in the world to see, including you!
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