DOMAIN NAME BASICS

You might know a domain name simply as the Web address or “.COM.” When someone types a domain name into a Web browser, the requested Web page opens. For example, the domain name www.yourpersonaldomainname.com locates an Internet address for “yourpersonaldomainname.com.”

TOP-LEVEL DOMAINS

A Top-Level Domain (TLD) is the part of the domain name located to the right of the dot (“.”). The most common TLD in use today is .COM, closely followed by .NET and .ORG. There are several other popular top-level domains, including .BIZ, .INFO, .NAME, .WS and .MOBI.

Top-level domains have certain guidelines attached, but are generally available to any registrant, anywhere in the world. Exceptions are restricted TLDs (rTLDs)— which include .BIZ and .NAME—that require the registrant to represent a certain type of entity, or to belong to a certain community. For example, the .NAME TLD is available strictly to individuals.

A top-level domain can also be of geographic significance and only available to registrants in the locale defined by the TLD. These are called country-code TLDs (ccTLDs) and include such top-level domains as .US (United States), .EU (Europe), .TV (Tuvalu), .CC (Cocos Islands), .DE (Germany), .JP (Japan), .BE (Belgium), .UK (United Kingdom), .NZ (New Zealand) and .CN (China).

Tip: If the .COM you want to register is already taken, you can check to see if it’s available with an alternate TLD. You may also want to consider registering all or some of the more common TLDs of the same domain name in order to protect your brand, your site or yourself from someone else with your brand or name in mind.

To find out which TLDs we currently offer, or for more information on registering domain names, please visit our Web site at www.1websitesolution.com. Visit today and you can get a 1-year, new domain name, transfer or renewal for only $1.99* with each and every new, non-domain product you buy—no limit!

DON’T BE FOOLED BY HIGH-PRICED REGISTRARS

High-priced registrars like Network Solutions® and Register.com try to maintain their business on a flimsy foundation: the lingering misconception that you have to pay $30-35 to register your domain name with a quality outfit. This simply is not true.

Every day, thousands of sensible, informed buyers—individuals, families, businesses small and large and speculators—come to One Website Solution for low prices and premium value. In fact, a new domain name is registered with One Website Solution every 1.3 seconds.

One Website Solution is an ICANN-accredited registrar for .COM, .NET, .ORG, .INFO, .BIZ and .US domain names.

We were able to achieve this exciting milestone thanks to the help of our loyal, smart customers. Our reputation for industry-best service and value has kept them coming back for more and led them to refer us to their friends, family members and business associates.

One Website Solution customers register their domains for prices up to 70% less than the competition, and receive FREE with every domain purchase:

·          Personalized Email

·          Hosting with Web site Builder

·          Blogcast

·          Photo Album

·          Valuable domain essentials, such as a Starter Page, domain forwarding and masking, DNS control and domain locking

·          Comprehensive management tools

·          Stable, secure, world-class data center

·          Expert, “best-in-industry” live customer service and support, 24/7

·          State-of-the-art, “best-of-breed” systems

·          And much more

TO REGISTER A DOMAIN NAME

Simply follow these five easy steps:

Step 1: Check Domain Name Availability

             See if the name you want is taken, and what your options are if it is.

Step 2: Select Length of Your Registration

              Register your domain from one year up to 10.

Step 3: Create Your Contact Information

              Important when the time comes to renew your domain name.

Step 4: Select From Hosting Options

             To put your domain name on the Internet, you first need a host.

Step 5: Confirm Your Registration Details

Once you complete registration, how you use your new domain name is up to you. Here are a few of the most common options:

·          Get a personalized email address. An email account can be a great way to put your domain to use, and gives you a personalized address that friends, family and business contacts will easily remember and associate directly with you.

·          Put your Web site on the Internet. If your site design is complete, you will need to acquire a hosting account to upload your site on the Internet. If you have not built your Web site, there are several easy and affordable options for you to quickly put together a professional, quality site (see Section 2—Building a Web Site).

·          Launch your own blog. Establish your online presence without a traditional Web by creating your own blog. All One Website Solution domain names come with free, easy-to use blogging tools to let you take advantage of this popular format, without additional software or experience.

·          Forward domain names that are similar to your primary domain name. The more domain names you register, the better. You’ll prevent others from registering a similar domain name to yours. What to do with all these names? Forward them to your main domain name!

·          Turn your parked domain into cash! It’s easy with our Parking Service Partners. Whether you have one domain or a growing portfolio, parking can turn those domains into a cash generator! Each time someone clicks on advertising that generates revenue on your parked pages, you share in the revenue.

·          Wait. Maybe you haven’t decided what to do with your new domain name. There’s no rush. You can leave it parked with One Website Solution for the length of your registration.

Search and register your domain name by visiting www.1websitesolution.com.

TO TRANSFER A DOMAIN NAME

You may transfer your domain name from your current registrar to One Website Solution at any time (within the restrictions set by ICANN® and your current registrar).

Note: ICANN regulations prohibit transferring a domain name that has been registered or transferred within the last 60 days.

One Website Solution offers a fast, automated, risk-free domain transfer thanks to an innovative Rapid Transfer System^™  that spares you steps and saves you time (transfers are often completed in five days or less, but may take up to seven days to complete). 

There is also a professional Transfer Concierge available to assist you personally, 24/7, in the transfer process. Best of all, any time remaining on your existing registration transfers with your domain, plus you receive a FREE one-year extension.

Call a Transfer Concierge anytime! 1-480-505-8866

Domain name transfers may only be initiated once acceptance of the transfer agreement is recorded, payment is made, and the administrative contact has responded positively giving permission to transfer the domain name. Your transfer is risk-free. If it fails to go through for any reason at all, One Website Solution will refund your fee, no questions asked.

Follow these easy steps to ensure a smooth and timely transfer:

Step 1: Purchase a transfer from our Web site by visiting www.1websitesolution.com.

Step 2: Advise the administrative contact of your domain that the name is being transferred. One Website Solution will email your administrative contact by the next business day to request transfer approval.

Step 3: When this acceptance is received, One Website Solution will send a transfer request to the Registry and then the Registry will email your current registrar.

Step 4: Most likely, your current registrar will send your administrative contact an email asking for your approval of the transfer to One Website Solution. Please respond as directed.

Step 5: Your current registrar will send an acceptance or rejection notice to the Registry and the Registry will email One Website Solution a notice of the acceptance or rejection.