What Are The Different Domain Name Services Available?

Before you register a domain name, you should see what types of name services the registrar offers. Many of these services are free of charge. However, some of them can be purchased as upgrades. The more services you can get from one registrar, the better. It means that your domain is more protected and more efficient than it would be without these additional features. It also helps to consolidate your domain bills to one service provider. Here is a list of the following name services you should consider when selecting a registrar.

Domain Hosting: This domain name service provides storage space for your domain’s website. Even though you register a domain name, you will still need a host server to allot disk space for your website.

Transfer: This is useful for those who already have existing domain names. It allows you to transfer them from one registrar to another.

Change of Registrant: Can be used in conjunction with transfer services. It allows you to make changes to exclusive registry information such as names, addresses, and phone numbers of contacts. This is often used when a domain is sold and ownership of the domain needs to be transferred to someone else.

Domain Locking: Restricts any unauthorized changes to registry information to prevent domain name hijacking. Registry information is often password-protected with this service.

Total DNS Control: This domain name service ensures that you maintain complete authority over Domain Name System settings, email settings, File Transfer Protocol, sub-directories, and website location.

Web Forwarding: Direct any domain name to any existing website you specify. It doesn’t matter what host server it’s on. If you need to direct customers to a complex URL, just attach your simpler domain name to it with web forwarding. It makes it easier for Internet users to locate your site.

Email Forwarding: Get a personalized email address that reflects you@yourdomain.com and have it forwarded to your existing email address. Email forwarding promotes synergy, personality, and professionalism.

Domain Parking: If you own want to sell your domain name or are not sure what you want to do with it, don’t worry. You can park it on a webpage that says either “For Sale” or “Under Construction”.

Many domain name companies offer these and many more name services. Visit various domain name websites to find out more information about the services they offer.