Domain Name Registration
What's Dead on the Net
Controlling Your Web Site Brand
Site owners are often surprised to learn that publishing is only the beginning of their commitment. Once published, the responsibility for updating the site moves from the web developer to the business owner.
The first step to mastering your domain is to determine who is in charge. Although you paid the fees for registering your domain name, you may not be the registered owner. You need to confirm your registration information. Visit my Resource Center for the link to Network Solutions.It will take you to the WHOIS Lookup link. Type your domain name and then click the search button. Print the Search Results page and you now have an official copy of your domain registration.
Next, verify your information, especially your e-mail address. Network Solutions recognizes the contact e-mail addresses shown as the official owners of the domain. When you submit a change request, a message is sent to each contact e-mail address of record asking for permission to make the change. If the address shown is not your own, someone else is the Master of Your Domain and has sole authority to make changes to your domain.
Not every Registrar makes it this complicated. I use 000Domains.com. I have an account with a UserID and Password. It allows me to make changes without being tied down to a specific E-mail address or location.
If your existing site is registered through Network Solutions, don't despair, their site has excellent help available. Follow the instructions and in no time you will become the Master of Your Domain!
If you have tips you would like share, contact me at jerry@maketechnologywork.com
Jerry Gitchel
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