Frequently Asked Questions About Domain Registration at TulaWeb

 

 

 

What is a domain name? [Top]
A domain name provides you with an identity, or address, on the Internet. It helps you to find and to be found. When a computer is searching for something on the Internet, it looks for a string of digits known as an IP network address. The IP address for our website is 66.70.178.171. You can enter that into your browser, and get to our website, but TulaWeb.net is easier for most people to remember A domain name is a human friendly alias for this IP address. It is easier to remember than a string of digits. Registering a suitable domain name on the Internet is the equivalent of registering a company name. Whether you register it for business or personal reasons, once it has been registered, no one else can use that name.

My ISP gives me free web space. Why should I register a domain name? [Top]
Most Internet service providers offer you a directory on their own domain. Most of the time, they look like this: http://www.theirdomain.com/~yourname. For a business, this does not look professional. Whether your web site is for business or personal use, you are going to have to explain the little squiggle mark (~ which is called a tilde) to less net savvy people. Registering a domain name for your business or organization is essential to your marketing efforts. A domain name gives your business a unique identity on the World-Wide Web.

How can I tell if the domain name I want is already taken? [Top]
When you begin registering a domain name, we will search the domain name database (which is known as "WHOIS") to see if your requested domain name is available. If the domain request comes up with "no match" you will then be able to register that domain name. You can use our whois to check the status of any domain.

How much does registering a domain name cost? [Top]
At TulaWeb you can register a .com, .net or .org domain name for only:

$24 / 1 Year
$40 / 2 Years
$60 / 3 Years
$75 / 4 Years
$95 / 5 Years

NetworkSolutions and many others charge $35 / year.

Can I transfer my existing domain name from another Registrar? [Top] Yes. Some Registrars are more cooperative than others in this process, so we recommend that you begin about a month before your registration is due to expire. Just let us know and we'll be happy to assist you.

My domain is already registered through another Registrar? Do I have to transfer it, in order for TulaWeb to host my site? [Top]
No. Just modify your DNS information with your existing Registrar to:
NS1.FASTDNS.NET 64.213.103.201
NS2.FASTDNS.NET 64.33.120.76
Be sure you have uploaded all your files to your TulaWeb server before you make the DNS change

Can I register a domain name through TulaWeb if I'm not going use TulaWeb to host my web site?[Top]
Yes. You can register one or more domains and point them at your existing free ISP site in order to simplify the address. You can register them and put them on hold until you are ready to use them, or you can simply use the DNS information for the server that will host your site.

What happens if I register a domain and someone claims it infringes on their trademark?[Top]
Please see the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy for details. Generally, if you've registered the name in good faith, it's not a name belonging to an internationally known company, and you can show that you have a legitimate reason to use that name, then you are likely to be able to keep that name. That may not be the case if it can be shown that you purchased the name for the express purpose of re-selling it to a company with a legitimate claim to the name.

How do I choose a good domain name? [Top]
Choose a name that reflects the intent and purpose of your web site or business. Try to keep it short and snappy, and say it out loud, as if you were telling someone at a party to visit your web page. Some domain names look good on paper, but are confusing when you try give it to someone over the phone. Keep in mind the image that it conjures... your domain name will be one of the ways people recognize or evaluate their sites for their interests when they are searching via Yahoo or the other search engines. When facing a large number of choices, the snappiest domain sometimes grabs the most attention.

What are the valid characters for a domain name and how long can it be? [Top]
The only valid characters for a domain name are letters, numbers and a hyphen "-". Other special characters like the underscore "_" or an exclamation mark "!" are NOT permitted.

Example: your name.com (not correct, No spaces allowed)
Example: your-name.com (is correct)

A domain name can be up to 67 characters long -- including the 4 characters used to identify the Top Level Domain (.NET, .COM, or .ORG). Do not type the www. before your domain name when registering.

Long domain names can lead to some confusion if you are not careful. Just because you can use 67 characters, doesn't mean you should. Extremely long domain names can be difficult to read. Take a look at these two domain names:

thislongdomainnameishardtoread.com
this-long-name-is-easier-to-read.com

Putting hyphens between each word can make the domain name easier for yourvisitors to read and remember.

What is the difference between yourdomain.com and www.yourdomain.com? [Top]
yourdomain.com is the name of the domain itself. www.yourdomain.com is the actual address of your domain on the Web. When your domain is hosted by TulaWeb, visitors can reach your Website by typing either yourdomain.com or www.yourdomain.com. Both will forward visitors to the same website.

How do I change my domain name? [Top]
Once a domain name is registered, it is unchangeable. Instead, you can register the different domain name you want and stop using the one you don't.

Does TulaWeb register any other domains (.ca, .us, .co, .uk, .ru etc.)? [Top]
Currently, we only register domains for .com, .net, .& org, but we'll be glad to assist you in finding the appropriate authority for any other domain. Once you have registered a domain name, we can host your web site, no matter what Top-Level Domain you register

What is the difference between a Registry a Registrar and a Registrant? [Top]
There is one Registry for every Top-Level Domain. The Registry for .com, .net and .org domains is maintained by VeriSign Global Registry Services.

A Registrar is a company that can enter new domains into the Registry. The Registrar for domains registered through Tulaweb is CORE Internet Council of Registrars.

The Registrant is the individual or organization that registered a particular domain name.

For example, Jessica Smith (registrant) registers the name jessicasmith.com through CORE Internet Council of Registrars (TulaWebs registrar), who in turn writes the name to the central database (registry).