Many web site owners let their web designer register their domain name for them. In some cases, the web designer lists themselves as the owner and main contact and the real web site owner can’t move to new hosting or make changes without the permission of the web designer.
To check to see who owns your domain name, try Whois Source.To protect your domain name, we recommend that you register your own domain name using services like GoDaddy.
GoDaddy lets you register your domain name for as low as $8.95 per year. If you need to register a .ca name, try Dotster.
Most hosting companies now give you an ID and password to access and change your domain name. You should create a password database or document to record the login information and make sure
Copyright 2005 by Garland Coulson 3 www.ebusinesstutor.comall these passwords are kept safe. It is also a good idea to print copies of all passwords and access information sent to you.
You should also be careful about domain name renewals. If you forget to renew your domain name, someone else may take it, rending your web site and email inoperable and making all your business cards, brochures and advertising obsolete. I strongly recommend you set up a system to remind you about your domain name renewal. It is important that you also keep your contact info up to date as it is very difficult to make changes to your domain name if your email address is changed and your old one no longer works.