The Domain Name Stuff

What is a domain name?
A unique name that identifies a website (this site uses the domain thewebstuff.com). The Internet's domain-name system (DNS) allows users to name web sites and other resources rather than having to remember the all-numeric IP addresses (such as "205.188.208.41") assigned to each computer on the Internet.

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I have had such good service (14 registrars - over 10 years - thousands of domains) overall with GoDaddy that I am a reseller now - allows me to offer an even lower price for the 5 year option to encourage 5 year subscriptions. Why? It is an administrative hassle to constantly renew domains annually - most clients cannot recall or find their information at the end of a year, so I have to stop and look it up and/or help them out.

What is Domain Status?
Active (1-10 years) – You can purchase a domain name for 1 - 10 years. Most people purchase domains for one or two year terms and then can renew at the end of that term. Save the administrative hassles and purchase 5 years on any domains that you actually use.
On Hold (1-45 days) – When the subscription period expires, the registrar typically sends a delete command to the registry. The domain could continue to operate for 1 to 45 days depending upon the registrar and other factors. The domain is still in the Shared Registry System (SRS) during this time.
Redemption Grace Period (30 days) – After the “on hold” period, the domain name is held in the registry for 30 days during the Redemption Grace Period. At this point, the general public cannot purchase the name and the Web site no longer operates. The oroginal owner has this grace period to renew the domain name.
Deletion (5 days) – After the final deletion command is sent, there may be 5 additional days where the domain remains in the Shared Registry System and can be purchased by the original owner.
Available – The name is released for purchase by the general public, normally on a first come, first served basis.

SEARCH FOR AVAILABLE DOMAINS
WhoIS at Network Solutions

DOMAIN UTILITIES
Tiny URL : creates a tiny URL that will not break in email postings and never expires.