When you choose a domain name, one thing you want to do is try to select a .com name if it is available. Dot com names are easier to remember and more often than not do better in the search engine rankings than dot net or dot biz sites.
So, the question I have had many ask me is where is the best place to purchase a domain name? Does it really matter if I purchase my domain from one place and host at the other?
For me, I chose Yahoo Domains for my domain and $9.95/year isn't too bad. However, in my situation, I chose to go with Shiftcode for my GPT sites.
However, if you were to choose Yahoo for your hosting company, they would bundle and offer you a better deal to purchase a domain and host with them AND they offer wonderful customer support and other advice for building your website.
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Because there are numerous hosting companies popping up, the competition is a lot higher between online hosting companies and so do not be afraid to ask them for a custom quote or for a better rate. If they cannot tailor to a reasonable request, they know that you could go elsewhere and more than likely you will be able to get a bundled rate.
GoDaddy is a great company to work with especially if you have more than one site.
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Often times with a company like GoDaddy, you can register unlimited domains and get a reduced rate for hosting more than one site with them. Another way of gaining you as a customer is offering an especially lower rate if you sign up for more than a few months. For example, save an additional $5 a month if you sign up for a 12 month contract.
If features, additional products and good customer service are your determining factors, your best bet would be to go with a host that is well-known and that is well-established. These companies normally do have the best rates and are more willing to cut you a deal. They also will answer support tickets faster than a week's time and will have more than just one way to contact them regarding your services.
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Monday, January 28, 2008
Research To Build the Backbone
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