why do you need a domain name?

Appearance & Perception

With a domain name your web site could be:
http://www.your-domain-name.com

Without a domain name your web address would be similar to:
http://freespace.your-isp.com/your-name or:
http://your-name.your-isp.com

With a domain name your email addresses could be:
anyone@your-domain-name.com

Without a domain name your email would be similar to:
name@your-name.an-isp.com or:
your-name@your-isp.com

Having your own domain name "looks" much better than the address you get with a standard Internet account - see hosting for more details on Web space and email.

Availability

Domain names are being registered at an amazing rate - currently in excess of 100,000 domain names are being registered worldwide per month!

You should register your domain name NOW as in the near future most of the memorable domain names will have been taken and only obscure domain names will remain.

Added Value

A domain name adds value to your Internet presence and is therefore of great value to your organisation. Remember domain names are not just for businesses or organisations - many people register names for their own personal use!

Cost Savings

Once you register a domain name it is registered to you and even if you change your Internet provider you can move it with you.
This can save you cost and trouble in reprinting letterheads, business cards etc. and having to advise all your customers of new details.

Additional Benefits

See hosting for further benefits to having your own domain name with Web Space and Email!