1. What is a domain name?
2. Why do I
need a domain name?
3. What does it mean to register/purchase a domain name?
4.
Do I have to host my website with you in order to register a domain?
5. What happens after I
register my new domain?
6.
I'd like to register a domain name through your services, but I am not very
technical. Could you do it for me?
7.
If I purchase a hosting plan through MedinaDomains or MedinaWeb, can I transfer
my existing domain to your servers?
8.
Will I be notified when my domain is up for renewal?
9. Will my domain
automatically be renewed?
10. How does MedinaDomain.com prices compare to other on the internet?
A domain name, such as medinadomains.com, signifies your own address on the Internet. As no two parties may ever hold identical domain names, it is truly a unique identifier of you or your company. It is how your customers will remember you and find you among the millions of other Web sites on the Internet.
Domain names are the familiar, easy to remember names for computers on the Internet (such as cnn.com, microsoft.com, yahoo.com or medinadomains.com). They correspond to a series of numbers called Internet Protocol [IP] numbers that serve as routing addresses on the Internet.
The Domain Name System (DNS) serves as the addressing system on the Internet, in a similar fashion as the postal or telephone systems do in the physical world.
Without a domain name, web sites either can't be found on the Internet or they are very difficult to find. If you are not found you will not survive on the internet.
Of course, one can always get some free space at somebody else's address, i.e., at community sites like the free sites at Yahoo or places like that. While such group addresses can provide a solution for individuals or small organizations/groups that share the web site with a few individuals, it is not a workable solution for businesses or groups hoping to do business on the net or gain a higher profile. Usually finding those sites involves a long string of words and symbols to get to the correct web site, one missed symbol and you get the dreaded "File Not Found" message. If you want to do serious business on the Internet, you need a registered domain.
When you register a new name, once the registration/transfer is complete the domain name will be associated with the computer on the Internet you designate during the period the registration is in effect. You 'own' the right to use that domain name in any manner you want.
Most people put up a website, use the domain name to point at another website
you already have (domain aliasing), use it to forward their e-mail or simply do
nothing with it.
No. You can host with any host provider you like and still take advantage of our domain pricing. When you register for your domain simply list your current host's nameservers. Your current host should have their DNS information listed somewhere on their FAQ or Support pages.
After registering your domain with us, it is entered into the InterNIC database. Once InterNIC announces that your domain name has been registered, it usually takes about 72-hours before it is active. All internet providers must update their records (DNS tables) to reflect new site locations. This is called propagation.
Yes. We can help you with your domain registration. We will make sure you are listed as the appropriate contacts and see that your domain is pointed to your host correctly. Please e-mail support@medinadomains.com
If you are transferring your domain or registering it through another service, below is the information you will need to point your domain to your new account.
|
Primary Nameserver: |
ns1.medinaweb.com |
|
Primary Namerserver IP: |
12.158.191.185 |
| Secondary Nameserver: | ns2.medinaweb.com |
| Secondary Nameserver IP: | 12.158.191.186 |
Yes. The Admininistrative contact listed for your domain will be e-mailed a renewal notice. You will have the chance to approve or decline your domain renewal.
No. When your domain is up for renewal, the Admininistrative contact listed for your domain will be e-mailed a renewal notice. You will have the chance to approve or decline your domain renewal. We do not automatically bill domain renewals without your approval.
We offer the same service for a fraction of the cost, and that can add up to big savings year after year. Take a look at the difference in the chart below.
| Years | Others Service | MedinaDomain.com | You Save |
| 1 | $35 | $15.00 | $20.00 |
| 2 | $63 | $30.00 | $33.00 |
| 5 | $140 | $75.00 | $65.00 |
| 10 | $210 | $150.00 | $60.00 |