Domain Name Registration: Steps and Tips

The domain name registration process is not too difficult, but it can take some time (usually 24-72 hrs) before your domain name "propagates" throughout the internet. I find that it normally takes less than 20 hrs, so keep that time in mind.
"Propagation" is simply the fact that it takes a while for your site to become visible on the internet due to a process called DNS (domain name server) transfer and various databases that have to be updated.
Although the domain name registration process is fairly easy, there are a few things that you should be aware of:
Steps to follow before a domain name transfer:
1. Don't just register any domain name that you like or that sounds good to you, except if your company name is well known. Do a bit of keyword re View the rest of this article