What is a Domain Name?
Some of us get confused between URL (i.e uniform resource locator) and domain names or IP addresses. Hence we need to clearly understand what is a domain name. It is important to learn about the difference between these terms as it would help in communicating to the technicians.
URL can be called as the entire set of directions as it would contain extremely detailed information. The domain name can be called as a part of the URL. Moreover domain name can be easily Recognised in the entire web address. When a computer user is typing the web address directly into the field at the top of the browser , it would initiate a process of locating the page requested. Hence we can say that a URL contains the domain name, which is directly pointing to the location. We can say an IP address is a numerical code which makes it possible to open a website.
How and Where can I Register a Domain name?
If you want to register a domain name you are at the right place. You just need to choose the domain name and check its availability on our website. You can even get a free domain name while purchasing the web hosting plans such as dedicated server, vps, premium and unlimited plans.
Why do I need Domain?
The domain is like an identity for your website like Name is for human being and Brand name for your Business. Nowadays it is even more important to buy a domain name for your business to avoid brand name theft. Another name for domain registration is website registration. Hence Domain Name Registration is an essential part of a website, in other words, a website cannot exist without a domain name.
For example, the domain name xyz.com identifies the organization xyz.com. If a user types the domain name xyz.com in the browser or sends an email to the xyz.com, the DNS (Domain Name System) will change the domain name into the IP addresses. Later they are used by the Internet for the purpose of connecting the user to the xyz.com's web presence.
How to Choose Domain Name?
Always choose unique domain names but make sure your domain name is easy to remember as it is will help you to attract the customer. Your domain name should reflect your business & brand name. If desired domain name close to your brand name is not available in .com or .in extension then you can go with another popular extension.
- Need to avoid numbers and hyphens.
- Select the right domain name extension.
- Use keywords in your domain name.
- Simple to type and pronounce
- A unique and memorable domain name will attract visitors.
Note: Still confused? Not an issue contact our sales team members they will help you in acquiring the right domain based on your requirement. You can contact our sales team via live chat they are available 24/7.
What are the popular domain name extensions?
.in & .com are the two popular domain name extensions. The .com domain name extension indicates "commercial", it is the recognized domain extension worldwide. Whereas .in domain name extension indicates "India", it is well suitable for businesses running in India. And there are also other domain extensions too.
It is always recommended to choose a unique domain name and also make sure the domain name which you select must be easy to remember mainly the users should not find any difficulty in typing or pronouncing your domain name. If you are business is based on Indian clients then you need to opt for a .in extension, whereas if you are targeting worldwide audience then can opt for .com extension.
Can I transfer My domain Name to HostingRaja from other Registrar?
Yes, it is possible to transfer your domain name to HostingRaja in just a few clicks. You have to only follow 3 simple steps to transfer your domain name to HostingRaja, check out the below-mentioned steps:
- Enter the domain name which you need to transfer.
- Need to provide the EEP code along with your contact information.
- At last, we will be transferring your domain name to HostingRaja within 7 to 10 working days.
Note: For more information on domain transfer contact our sale team members via live chat.
What does Domain Expired Means?
When you are purchasing a domain name for a period of 1 to 5 years from HostingRaja and once the purchased period gets over you need to renew your domain name or else your domain name will get expired. In HostingRaja we will be informing our clients via email before the domain expires.
In HostingRaja we always suggest renewing your domain name before the expiry date. If in case you have a registered your domain with other provider and not satisfied with their renewing price, not an issue transfer the domain name to our server and get attractive offers in renewing your Domain.
Within how many days can I retrieve my domain name after it got expired?
In HostingRaja once your domain name gets expired you are given 10 days grace period, once after the completion of your grace period your domain name goes into redemption period even at this period, you can retrieve your domain name by paying the redemption fee.
Important: The redemption and deletion period along with restore date may vary based on your domain name extension, for more information, you can contact our support team members via live chat. And it is always suggested to renew your domain name before the expiry date.
While transferring my domain name to HostingRaja Will I lose any of my Data?
No, while transferring your domain name to HostingRaja you are not going to lose any of your data. Our team members are well experienced and they will take care of transferring your data without losing even a bit of your data. To transfer your domain name to HostingRaja contact our sales team members via live chat.
Buy .com domains with us
We are one of the top leading domain name providers in India, There are many advantages are there, When buying a domain and hosting together with HostingRaja. We always recommend our customers to buy both the domain name and hosting from the same service provider to give you seamless service without any difficulty.
Is it mandatory to have a valid email ID and phone number to register .com domain with you ?
Yes, We will manually verify all the domain name's owner by phone number and also We will verify the Email ID. If you give wrong Email ID, You domain will stop working after few days. Hence providing correct phone number and Email ID is very important.
