• A new generic top-level domain pre-registration database is now operational. New top-level domain names are scheduled for launch in 2001.
  
  The seven new domains approved are:  
  1. .biz, restricted to businesses;  
  2. .info, open to all comers; 
  3. .name, reserved for personal registrations by name;  
  4. .pro, set aside for licensed professionals such as lawyers, doctors and accountants;  
  5. .aero, for anything related to air transport;  
  6. .museum, limited to museums; and 
  7. . coop, for co-operative businesses such as credit unions.
      
• New registrars and resellers are in the market with new services, pricing and long domain names. . . see our Bottom Line Recommendations at the end of this page!

You can more quickly, cheaply and easily reserve your domain names for current or future use . . . and there's even  more flexibility in choosing domain names! You can now register domain names up to 67 characters in length in length, including the ".com" or ".net" or ".org" extensions. No longer will you be limited to the previous 23 character domain names. Plus the seven new  extensions can now be reserved for future use.  

"Free" of any additional registration fees!

While other companies charge upwards of $50 to $100 for domain name setup service, we show our affiliates how to register the domain for free! 

Don't spend extra money to setup for your own domain name (with Network Solutions or anyone else). Whether you are ready to put your Web site up or not, reserve your domain name today  . . .you can register a 23 character domain with Network Solutions Inc, they used to be the only  agency which governs the registration of domain names ending with .com, .net, .org, .edu, .mil, and .gov. Network Solutions charges a $70 registration fee that covers your new domain name registration for two years.  If you register directly with Network Solutions you need to pay the $70 plus fee upfront via credit card. However, if you register a new name through our 1pcn affiliate system you do not have to pay for about 90 days (. . . that sure can help with  your cash flow) . . . plus you get free hosting , 20MB of online storage, site building tools, etc. However better still is to register your new domain name as we recommend and then transfer it to the free hosting service we recommend through our 1pcn affiliate system

How do I select a domain name?

You want to select a name that will be easy for your customers or potential customers to remember. If the name you would like has already been registered by another company, you will want to be creative and decide on a name that is associated with your company.

The traditional domain name can be as long as 23 characters before the top-level domain (".com", ".net", or ".org"). The domain must consist only of letters, numbers and dashes(-). The new names can be up to 67 characters long.

Domain Twist - Need help finding a great domain name?  This program combines your words with the most popular words used on the Internet. Then, the twist shakes them up to help you find available domains.

What do I have to do to register a domain name?

If you try to reserve your name directly with Network Solutions they require you to have an existing email account through a local Internet Service Provider and you will also be required to have a server on which to "park" your domain name, even if you are not ready to post a Web site.

You get new domain email addresses after you start a new Web site, but you must have an existing email address first to register the new domain.

With our process, you register your domain name, and park it on the server we recommend until you are ready to activate your web site. We will do this free of charge.

Who will own the domain?

The domain account will be in your name, and you will retain complete rights and ownership of the domain name.

How do I register for an International domain name or a long domain name?

All you will need to do is get them to point your domain name to the free DNS (Domain Name Servers) we recommend. We provide you with Primary and Secondary site information that you need for this registration. 

How do I make changes and manage the domain in the future?

Go to the Domain Manager link on the search box above or click on this link Domain Manager.  Login with your user ID and password and then make the changes you need. It's simpler than the process used by Network Solutions.

Related Sites:

dot com essentials - networksolutions.com - the grand daddy of all the registrars - they were a monopoly and they still set the standard that all the others start from - long domain names, foreign domain names, etc. - $35 per year (if you can find it as you wade through their confusing site that's got all sorts of add on options 

http://www.internic.net for a detailed list of registrars.

The Bottom Line: Here are the steps we recommend for most people:

1. Sign up as an affiliate to reduce your own costs and earn referral fees. 
   • Click here to join the 1pcn affiliate program directly 
2. Register a short or long domain names with Lowest Domain Rates.com,

3. Transfer your existing domain with Lowest Domain Rates.com

4. Manage your domain in the future with this link Domain Manager.

Last Modified: 04/26/02