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So You Want to Buy a Domain?
By Scott Clark
Buying a domain name should be one of your easiest tasks!
Most large companies have their own; most radio and television stations have one...heck, your grandmother may even have her own these days. Of course we're talking about domain names. internet.com, WebDeveloper.com, ServerWatch.com all give you a good idea of what you'll find if you go to their Web sites.
Good domain names do that--they give the public an idea of what they will find at your site, and if they are the same as your company's name or brand, they make it easier to find your Web site on the Internet.
A lot of people are under the misconception that they must purchase a domain through their ISP or content provider. While the service that these companies provide make it simpler for individuals and companies to purchase domains, you can do it yourself without any help (or fees) for the service. We're going to give you some tips, and show you some interesting facts that you may not be aware of, even if you're a regular domain dominator.
The first thing you'll want to do is to check on the availability of the domain in question. You can do that here and now, directly with the InterNIC:
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