What is a domain name?
What are the fees to register a domain name?
Why are your fees so low?
What does it mean to "Register" a domain name?
Who should register a domain name?
How long does the registration process take?
Is it possible for someone to register my domain name after I have registered it?
What methods of payment does inChaos accept?
If a domain name is already registered, can I find out who owns the name?
I've got my domain name, now what?
I own a new domain, but when I type it into my browser, nothing comes up.
Who do I contact for additional assistance?

What is a domain name?
A domain name is the essence of your company's online identity. It is the address your customers use to find information about your products and services on the web. Domain names allow Internet users to type in a name, such as SiteName.net, to identify a numeric Internet Protocol (IP) address. The purpose of domain names is to allow users connected to the Internet the ability to find web sites without having to memorize the long, numerical (IP) addresses that actually locate the computers or servers on the Internet.
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What are the fees to register a domain name?
The SiteName.net pricing structure is currently a flat $9.95 per year. The price includes all fees associated with registering your domain name including internic fees and parking fees. All you pay is $9.95 - nothing more!
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Why are your fees so low?
SiteName.net is a wholesale registrar. Our commitment to low prices reflects both volume savings, as well as the efficiency of our leading-edge automated technology. We pride ourselves on providing competitive prices as well as superior customer service.
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What does it mean to "register" a domain name?
There is a central registry of all domain names on the Internet. For your domain name to become a part of the registry, your domain name needs to be added to that registry. "Registering" a domain name means you are associated with that domain name for the period of the registration. Only ICANN-approved Registrars have access to the database. "Registering" a name means you own it, and no one else can register that exact same name!
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Who should register a domain name?
Anyone thinking about establishing a presence on the Internet should register a domain name. You don't have to utilize it right away, but you can reserve it for your future use. Domains are being registered at the rate of more than 900,000 per month - so get yours before someone else does!
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How long does the registration process take?
SiteName.net's application process should take less than two minutes to complete. All registrations take place in real time - once your application has been processed and approved, your name is registered.
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Is it possible for someone to register my domain name after I have registered it?
No. The availability of .com, .net, .org, .biz and .info domain names is verified through a central registry system. This system prevents a domain name that is successfully registered from being registered by another person or entity. The SiteName.net registration and processing system updates the central registry in real time.
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What methods of payment does SiteName.net accept?
SiteName.net accepts all major credit cards: Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover.
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If a domain name is already registered, can I find out who owns the name?
Yes. If you check the availability of a domain name and it is already registered, use our whois tool to display the contact information associated with it.
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I've got my domain name, now what?
There are many uses for your new domain name. Some people want to have a personal or business website; others want to establish an email address; and still others want to hold onto their domain for future use or sale.
If you would like to have a Website, simply contact your Web hosting company or Internet Service Provider (ISP). They will build your Website and supply you with their Domain Name Server Information (DNS info). Then, use your control panel to enter the DNS information and within 24-48 hours, your new Website will be accessible to anyone in the world. It's that simple!
If you would like to establish an email account, your Internet Service Provider (ISP) will give you their DNS info. Simply enter the DNS, as mentioned above, and your ISP can then route email sent to your new domain to either a new or existing mail box on their servers.
If you would like to resell your domain name, you may transfer the domain to a new buyer by using the "Ownership Change" form in your control panel.
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I own a new domain, but when I type it into my browser, nothing comes up.
A domain name is not a website. It's simply an address someone uses to find a website. If you would like to have a website, you can contact a web design or hosting company. After they build you a Website, you can enter their Domain Name Server (DNS) Info into your control panel. Within 24-48 hours after you enter the DNS info, your new Website will be accessible to anyone in the world to see, including you!
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Who do I contact for additional assistance?
If you have any questions or comments you can email us at support@SiteName.net. Since we incorporate your ideas and suggestions, your comments are always welcome.
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