So should your business have a website, even if your business is small and sells products or services you don’t think can be sold online? My answer in 1997 is the same as my answer today: Yes, if you have a business, you must have a website. Without a doubt.

For any business – local or international, you can have a website that acts as a salesperson, on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Your website can give so much more information than a simple business card or brochure can.

One of the great things about the internet is that it has leveled the playing field when it comes to competing with the big boys. You have one shot at making a good first impression. With a well-designed site, your little operation can project the image and professionalism of a much larger company. The inverse is also true. I’ve seen many big company websites that were so badly designed and hard to navigate that they completely lacked professionalism and credibility. Good for you, too bad for them. Read more >>

While most of the popular names and phrases have been taken by domain name speculators hoping to sell them at a profit in the future, it is still possible to register domain names that are both memorable and on topic.

Fortunately there are still many domain name options and combinations available with various extensions which provides you more flexibility when it comes to choosing your domain name.

However, it is important to consider the following when choosing your domain name…

Your Domain Name is an Investment for the Future

Domain names, like real estate, appreciate in value as time goes by. Read more >>

In order for your website to be accessible on the internet it requires a “Domain Name”. This is the name that users type into their web browser to find your website – eg youngseagull.com. When you opt for a transfer do NOT change the name of your domain but use the same domain name to transfer to the new web hosting server.

Important: Ensure the domain is unlocked before going ahead with the transfer, and ensure the registrant email address for the domain is set to an address which you check as the authorization transfer request will be sent there. Read more >>

Came across a cheap domain offer?

You do not necessarily have to pay more to have a good domain name – so it therefore follows that it would be wise to spend as little as possible on your domain names, right?

That’s right but the one big thing to consider when buying “cheap” domains is the domain name registrar.

This is where it can get ugly because if you buy from a cheap and nasty registrar your domains may not be transferable or easy to manage. Read more >>