Domain Registration

The first step toward getting your site up and running is to have you register a domain name. We can of course do this for you, but we prefer that our clients register domains in their own name; this protects you in case you wish to transfer, sell, or cancel your domain. What name you choose for your domain is up to you. The next step is to check whether or not your preferred domain name is available. While there are many places to search and register domain names on the Internet, we reccomend using GoDaddy.com as your registrar. We have found GoDaddy to be very reliable and affordable when compared to other domain registration companies. Please click on the icon below to go to the GoDaddy website to start the registration process.

Q: The domain name I want isn’t available, what do I do now?

A: Unfortunately, you won’t always be able to get the domain name you want. There are millions of registered domain names out there, which increases the likelihood that the domian you want has already been registered. However, you can try registering your domain name with a different extention; such as .net, .org, or .biz instead of .com. You can also try using a different spelling or hyphenating the name if possible.

Q: Ok, I’ve registered my domain name… what do I do now?

A: After you have registered your domain name, you will need to point it to our nameservers so that we can start building your site. A nameserver address simply points the domain to a specifc server where the files for your website are located. If you registered your domain through GoDaddy.com, they will have sent you a password that you will use to log in to your account. To log into your account, go to the GoDaddy website and click on the Domains menu and select My Domain Names

Q: What happens next?

A: Changes made to the Nameservers may take up to 48 hours to take effect. However, we have found that changes usually take place in much less than 24 hours, so your domain will be accessible in a relatively short period of time.

Q: Do I have to register my domain with GoDaddy?

A: Not at all. If you have another company you wish to use to register your domain name, you are free to do so. However, it is incumbent upon you to set the proper nameserver information to point to the Modo nameservers. If you are unsure how to do this, contact your chosen registrar’s support department.

Q: This all sounds like a big hassle! Can you take care of this for me?

We certainly can! There is a one-time $20 fee for us to register your domain. Remember that if you choose this option the domain will be registered in our company’s name, not yours. If at a future time you wish to transfer your domain elsewhere, we should have no trouble accommodating you. Again, we strongly urge you to register the domain in your name.