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Domain Names .BLJOH&WFSZUIJOH&BTJFS %PNBJO /BNFT Compliments of About .eu and EURid The .eu domain ranks among the largest top-level domains in the world, connecting more than 500 million people across 31 countries to one Internet identity. More than 3.5 million .eu names have been registered since the domain opened for registration in 2005. Many companies and brands use a .eu website as a practical solution to convey a clear European identity and their business ambitions, including Fairtrade International, Foot Locker, Louis Vuitton, the MAN Group, Microsoft Corporation, Orangina and Toyota. EURid is the not-for-profit organisation that operates the .eu top-level domain, following a tender process and appointment by the European Commission. EURid works with over 750 accredited registrars and provides support in the 24 official EU languages. As part of its ongoing commitment to data security, EURid is certified for the ISO27001 security standard. EURid is also registered by the EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS), which is an expression of its environmental commitment. EURid has its headquarters in Brussels (Belgium), and regional offices in Pisa (Italy), Prague (the Czech Republic) and Stockholm (Sweden). More information at: http://www.eurid.eu. Domain Names Domain Names by EURid Domain Names For Dummies® Published by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd The Atrium Southern Gate Chichester West Sussex PO19 8SQ England For details on how to create a custom For Dummies book for your business or organisation, contact [email protected]. For information about licensing the For Dummies brand for products or services, contact BrandedRights&[email protected]. Visit our Home Page on www.customdummies.com Copyright © 2014 by John Wiley & Sons Ltd, Chichester, West Sussex, England All Rights Reserved. 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ISBN: 978-1-118-88937-4 (pbk); 978-1-118-88956-5 (ebk) Printed and bound in Great Britain by Page Bros, Norwich 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Introduction s there anyone in Western society whose life has not been Itransformed by the Internet? You’d be hard-pressed to find someone. Children today will never know what it’s like not having vast volumes of information from around the world at their fingertips. They won’t be able to imagine days when they couldn’t instantly reach friends and loved ones through Facebook message or email – even those on the other side of the world. Today’s children also may begin to forget the earlier Internet days where there was a distinct line between those watching the show and those running it. They’ll barely recall the days when websites were mostly for big corporations and prominent organisations, when email addresses were often obscure and difficult to remember, and frequently had to be changed when the user got a new Internet provider. What a pain! Those were the days, and they really are already in the rear- view mirror. Even the smallest businesses can pretty easily engage in electronic commerce now, novices can create decent-looking websites – and individuals and families can have highly personalised email addresses, using a domain name that reflects their interests and quirks and perhaps even their name itself. That’s actually quite easy to accomplish, if you get your own domain name. About This Book Domain Names For Dummies is all about unlocking possibilities by acquiring a domain name, whether it’s for your business, your organisation, yourself, or your family. It’s easier than ever to do – this book helps you understand the many benefits of having a domain name, and gets you started down that road. 2 Domain Names For Dummies In the pages of this book, we explore how domain names help users get where they want to be on the Internet, and how they help direct email to the right inbox. We discuss how to choose the right domain name for your purposes, touch on what to do if the name you want isn’t available, and learn why the part of the domain name after the dot is nearly as important as the part in front of it. We look into how to find and work with a registrar, how to keep your domain secure, and how to keep it working for you well into the future. Foolish Assumptions We don’t know you personally, but in preparing this book we’ve made some assumptions about you and your interest in domain names. We’re assuming that: ✓ You’re interested in learning how your business or your family can benefit more from the Internet, or improve your Internet experience. ✓ Dealing with Internet-related matters is not your full-time job, and may not be anything you’ve done much at all in the past. ✓ You don’t have the time or the inclination to get a bunch of technical training, but you do want to learn more about the possibilities open to you right now with regard to domain names. How This Book Is Organised Work your way from the basics of Internet navigation through securing your domain name, as you peruse the chapters of this book. In between, we’ll spotlight some of the reasons anyone and everyone might benefit from a domain name, and learn how to make it happen. ✓ Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Using Domain Names: Internet surfing and emailing could be a whole lot harder, if we relied on numeric IP addresses rather than domain names. It’s remarkable how a few words can lead you directly and nearly instantly to a server halfway around the globe. ✓ Chapter 2: The Advantages of Having a Domain Name: If you’re in business, it’s all part of your brand and your Introduction 3 image, and the extension at the end sends a powerful message about where you are and where you want to do business. ✓ Chapter 3: Heading Out into the Domain Name Market: You’ll need a provider to host your domain, at least if you’re planning to use it for a website or for email. On the other hand, domains can be a great investment. ✓ Chapter 4: Acquiring a Domain Name: There’s an art to deciding what name you want, and then you’ve got to hope it’s available. Then comes the task of finding a registrar. ✓ Chapter 5: You Have a Domain Name…What’s Next? With a name in hand, now’s the time to think about building a website and setting up your email. Don’t forget to secure your domain, and to take good care of this valuable investment. ✓ Chapter 6: (More Than) Ten Key Points to Take Away From this Book: All modesty set aside, there are dozens of important points in this book, maybe even more. But here’s a roundup of some of the must-know things. Icons Used in This Book Throughout Domain Names For Dummies, you’ll spot the attractive icons shown below. They really spice up the page, don’t you think? But there are even more important reasons why they’re there: You’re venturing into a world that might be rather new to you, so a pointer now and then could be very helpful.
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