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5. Domain Name Questions
What
is a Domain Name?
Your Domain Name is not just an address. It
is your identity on the Internet. It allows you the ability to
receive email at a customized and a permanent email address. This
is particularly important if for any reason you may decide to
transfer your services to another ISP. If your organization’s
name is Biashara Ltd, you could register the domain name www.biashara.com
and have your email address as sales@biashara.com
, info@biashara.com
, adm@biashara.com etc. Your
customers could also be able to access your organization’s web
site and see the goods or services that you provide by visiting www.biashara.com,
with their web browser.
How
can I register or transfer a domain name?
There are several ways you can get a domain
name. Micelink can submit a domain name registration request for
you or we can submit a transfer request for you.
How
much will it cost?
For only Ksh 990 per year, you will have your own top level domain name
Email
forwarding
When using a domain name for email, all email
addressed to your domain name is forwarded to your POP3 account or
a web based email. You can therefore have an unlimited number of
email aliases with your domain. This is particularly useful for
businesses as they can be able to track their advertising
campaigns more effectively as well as give their staff emails
ending with their company’s domain name. Your own personalized
email also gives you a more professional online image.
Can
I transfer an existing domain name to another ISP?
With the increase in the number of ISPs, your
organization may decide to transfer your Internet services to
another more cost effective and efficient ISP. With a registered
domain name you can easily do this without any change in your
email address or interruption to your emails since the domain name
is yours.
Who
has control over my domain name?
Since you are listed as the owner and the
administrative contact, you have complete authority over your
domain name. At any time you can move it to another web server,
ISP or delete it at no additional charge to you.
What
if my domain name is already taken?
With over 300,000 domain names being
registered every month, it is likely that your business name
may have been taken. If someone else has registered it, then there
is not much we can do. So, make sure you register your domain name
before somebody else does.
What
if I don’t have a website?
We will set up an under construction homepage as you start on your website.
