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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a domain name?

A domain name is the essence of your company's online identity. It is the address your customers use to find information about your products and services on the web. Domain names allow Internet users to type in a name, such as igvinc.com, to identify a numeric Internet Protocol (IP) address such as 147.202.42.126. The purpose of domain names is to allow users connected to the Internet the ability to find web sites without having to memorize the long, numerical (IP) addresses that actually locate the computers or servers on the Internet.
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How much should I have to pay to register a domain name?

At one time, companies were able to get away with charging reservation fees plus a "mandatory" $70 InterNIC fee. Recently, it was decided that other companies should be able to compete to sell domain names. This has lowered prices dramatically. To see how much, check out domain registration where you can register your domain for $19.00.


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What extension should I use for my domain name?

There are many different extensions available right now. If you are a business, we recommend a .com suffix. It is the first extension that most people try when searching for a site. Also, since it is one of the oldest extensions, .com shows that your business has been around for a while and has a well established presence on the web.
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Should I register more than one domain name?

Sometimes, it isn't a bad idea to register several similar domain names. If you have "yourname.com", register "yourname.net" so no one else takes it. You can register your full company and a shorter, easier to remember version.

Some people even register common misspellings of their company's name. It's a good idea to get these misspelled domain names before your competitor does!
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What characters can I use in my domain name?

Just a reminder: Domain names can only use letters, numbers, and hyphens ("-"). Spaces and other symbols are not allowed. Cannot begin or end with a hyphen. Domain names are not case sensitive. Domains ending in .com, .net, and .org domain names cannot exceed 63 characters total. Other domain names cannot exceed 22 characters, not including the extension.
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How should I go about choosing a domain name?

For help finding a domain name do the Domain Twist. When you have settled on several available name choices, see what your friends and clients have to say. A name that may make perfect sense to you may be too hard for other people to remember. Is your domain easy to say? Is it hard to spell? Do you have to explain why you chose the name?
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What does it mean to "Register" a domain name?

There is a central registry of all domain names on the Internet. For your domain name to become a part of the registry, your domain name needs to be added to that registry. "Registering" a domain name means you are associated with that domain name for the period of the registration. "Registering" a name means you own it, and no one else can register that exact same name!
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Who should register a domain name?

Anyone thinking about establishing a presence on the Internet should register a domain name. You don't have to utilize it right away, but you can reserve it for your future use. Domains are being registered at the rate of more than 900,000 per month- they go quickly!
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How long does the registration process take?

IGV's application process should take less than two minutes to complete. All registrations take place in real time- once your application has been processed and approved, your name is registered.
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Is it possible for someone to register my domain name after I have registered it?

No. The availability of .com, .net and .org domain names is verified through a central registry system. This system prevents a domain name that is successfully registered from being registered by another person or entity. The IGV registration and processing system updates the central registry in real time.
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What methods of payment does Innovative Global Vision accept?

IGV accepts all major credit cards: Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover. If you don't have a credit card, please contact our sales department by calling 440.232.3122 (option 1).
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If a domain name is already registered, can I find out who owns the name?

Yes. If you check the availability of a domain name and it is already registered, use our whois service. This will display the contact information associated with a registered domain name.
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Who do I contact for additional assistance?

If you have any questions or comments you can email us at support@igvinc.com or call 440-232-3122 (option 2). Since we incorporate your ideas and suggestions, your comments are always welcome.
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I've got my domain name, now what?

There are many uses for your new domain name. Some people want to have a personal or business website; others want to establish an email address; and still others want to hold onto their domain for future use or sale.

If you would like to have a Website, check out our web development page.
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I own a new domain, but when I type it into my browser, nothing comes up.

A domain name is not a website. It's simply an address someone uses to find a website. Once your website has been built and placed on the hosting server, your new website will be accessible to anyone in the world to see, including you! Please keep in mind you're your Domain Server Info (DNS Info) must be updated with the name server information for your hosting account. DNS changes take anywhere from 24 to 48 hours to take effect.
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