Domain Names
At The Web Guys we offer domain name registration, renewal and managment. Most of our clients prefer us to manage their domain name for them, they retain full legal ownership of the domain name we simply manage all the settings and renewals for them.
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My business needs a domain Name
You will need your business name as your “web address” otherwise it could be difficult for customers to find your business on the Internet. A domain name will look like this www.mybusiness.com.au, it is a good idea to keep your domain name short or easy to spell and remember.
Domain names need to be renewed yearly. If you do not renew your domain name then anyone can take your name as there is no guarantee or legal right (in most cases) to a specific domain name (.com). All com.au names do have some restrictive policies.
To Check domain availability or purchase/Transfer domain names please either contact us about domain names or go to our ordering system to register your domain name.
What is a registry, a registrar and a reseller?
The registry holds the database of domain names and operates the computers that make domain names visible on the internet. The registry does not have direct contact with registrants. The registry for com.au, net.au, org.au, asn.au, edu.au, gov.au and id.au is AusRegistry.
Registrars issue domain name licences to registrants. They decide whether or not your domain name application meets the policy rules. Registrars have direct access to the registry so that they can process new registrations and renewals, as well as update registrant contact details in the database. Registrars in the .au domain are accredited and licensed by auDA.
Some registrars use resellers to provide customer sales and support. Resellers do not have direct access to the registry, and must process registrations and renewals through their registrar. Resellers are not accredited or licensed by auDA, they are appointed by a registrar.
How do I get my own domain name and start using it?
To get your own domain name up and running, you need to:
Register your domain name through an auDA accredited registrar or their reseller.
Arrange for your domain name to be "hosted". A hosting service provides a location (a server somewhere, connected to the internet) for your web site. Your existing Internet Service Provider (ISP), other ISPs, or a "webhosting" service can host your domain name. Some registrars and resellers also include hosting as part of their domain name service. Shop around for the service that best suits you. Unlike a domain name that is part of your ISP’s domain, your own domain name will be ‘portable’, which means that your web site can reside on a server in Australia, or you can move it overseas. The domain name system (DNS) files must be kept up-to-date with the current address, otherwise, when your customer types your web address into their browser, it won’t be able to find your web site.
Finally, create your web page and set up your email addresses. You can do this yourself, or your registrar, reseller, ISP, or someone else can handle it for you
To Check domain availability or purchase/Transfer domain names please either contact us about domain names or go to our ordering system to register your domain name
