Why should you register a domain name ?

Quite simply, to prevent somebody else registering your name before you do. There are over 35,000,000 domain names registered worldwide, and this is increasing by over 50,000 per day. Most common English words have already been registered. It is becoming increasingly difficult to set up a web site or even email under your desired name, so it is vitally important to reserve your name early while it is still available.

There are many advantages to registering your own domain name (www.yourdomain.com). First, you will not have to change your email address in the future, even if you move to a new hosting company or ISP.

From now on, you could have an email address such as " This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it " and never have to change it!

Second, "www.yourdomain.com" is easier to remember than an extended URL like www.yourhost.com/client/~yourbusinessname/. Not to mention that a Website with the www.yourdomain.com URL lends more credibility to your organization and usually receives higher ranking on search engines.

Finally, if you do not register your domain name now, somebody else could register the name before you. By registering now, you will save money in the long run as resolving domain name disputes can be very expensive, with costs often running into the thousands of dollars. Better to own your domain name now before someone else claims it. You can register a domain name with us for as low as R150.00 per year!

What name (s) should I register ?

Primarily, you should register your company name and any other names under which you normally do business. If you are especially protective about a product name or trademark, then consider registering this also. Look at the name (s) you are registering from two angles. Firstly, which names would your customers associate most with you, and secondly, which names would you least like somebody else to register.