Domain Maintenance Costs!

 

The internet in IPV4 works on numerical addresses. For example, a website

might have the address of 158.212.45.69. Users find it much easier to

remember

www.acme.com

than 158.212.45.69, so the concept of DNS and

Domain registration appeared. Basically, DNS establishes a link between a

registered domain and the numerical equivalent.

That is why you need a domain name. A domain establishes your web presence.

It supports your main domain, say acme.com, and other subdomains based on

that domain, say mail.domain.com, or shop.domain.com. In short, it lets people

find you and helps establish your credibility.

How do I Register a Domain?

A domain needs to be registered with a registration record on a domain name

server. That is carried out by yourself on a registrar’s website, or you can use a

managed servicer provider like HostSailor to do it for you.

 

What does it cost to register a domain?

• The cost will vary depending on where you are and who does it but is usually not

  
  

  very expensive.

• There is a registration fee levied by the registrar you are using

  
  

  if you are doing it yourself.

• Managed service providers will also charge a fee. In

  
  

  In some cases, they may waive the fee and carry out registration for free.

Does a Registration Need To Be Renewed?

Yes, usually annually. Again, you can carry it out yourself, or you've managed

the service provider will automatically do it for you and invoice you if there is a

charge.

The registrar will issue a renewal notice in advance of the renewal date, giving

details of what needs to be done, and the associated fees.

 

What happens If You Don’t Renew?

Very simple, the link between your domain name and the DNS entries allowing

people to find it is removed. Your website becomes unreachable. Ultimately

your domain name can be reassigned to another.

What is important with a Domain Registration?

It is very important to make sure a website has an SSL certificate. This activates

the browser padlock, showing the user it is a secure site and making sure all

traffic with the website is encrypted and secure.