For years, one man has reached greater heights due to his undying passion and undoubted skill in the business software industry, today he is globally recognized as one of the most prominent personalities in the realm of all things Information Technology. His name is no other than Mr. Charles Phillips Oracle, the man responsible for leveraging the corporation called Infor to greater success. But Charles didn’t just became successful overnight, on age 51 he is now the Chief Executive Officer of Infor Corporation, and before becoming CEO, he has gone through several institutions working for different positions throughout the years. On his earlier career, Charles started out as a Captain in the United States Marine Corps, but before that he graduated with a major in BS Computer Science from the United States Air Force Academy.
Apart from graduating in the United States Air Force Academy, he also studied in other schools such as in New York Law School. He graduated with a JD in NY Law School, plus his thirst for education didn’t end there, he also has an MBA from the Hampton University. Charles Phillips graduated in total from 3 universities, that’s how eager he is really to learn, and since he has majors from 3 different schools, his skill is unmatched and his perception in the real world and in the industry of Information Technology is far different than the normal minds that are been in the realm for so long.
Upon finishing his servitude in the country, Charles Phillips then went on to pursue his other dreams, this time he applied in several institutions as a Director in different institutions such as the Jazz at Lincoln Center, and also at the American Museum of Natural History. His directorial skills didn’t end there; he went on and embarked on other companies just so he can further expand his skills and knowledge, which led him to applying in the Morgan Stanley Corporation. Additionally, Charles still didn’t stop just by working at Morgan Stanley; his expertise again led him to work for another company, this time he worked again as a Director at the Viacom Company.
After a few years, Mr. Phillips went on to test his limits and specialty once more by applying in Wall Street. It was in this place where someone has seen great potential in the work ethics and performance of Charles; he was then plucked from working in Wall Street to being offered the Presidential position at Oracle.
Domain names are very much in demand in today’s Internet world. Virtual real estate can be purchased very cheaply. You can get a good name directly from the registrar and can often be re-sold for a great profit. Unfortunately you will see that many of the best .com names are already taken and it would cost a small fortune to buy the exact .com name from the domain owner..
It’s well known to the savvy domain buyer that .com names are the best to have because they are the ones that Internet users have become accustomed to. They get the most type-in traffic of any top level domains. But since memorable and keyword-rich .com names are in short supply it’s time to start looking into other top-level domains (TLDs).
The second most recognizable TLD after .com is .net. It is one of the original top-level domains, and was originally created for use by network providers. But its registration was never officially restricted, so it has been used as an option to .com. Even though most of the shorter .net names have already been taken, there is a better chance of getting the domain name you want with a .net extension than a .com.
Acquiring domains that have relevant keywords in them is good for search engine rankings and the search engines don’t really care about the TLD of the domain. So if the keyword-packed domain you want is unavailable in .com, getting it in .net can give you the same search engine benefits.
Just because the .com you want is unavailable is not the only reason for buying a .net domain, though. Here are some more situations in which you might want a .net:
* When registering a .com domain name, webmasters who wish to protect their brand often register the same name with a .net extension as well. This will prevent copycats or competitors from getting the .net version and exploiting it. You can set up a redirect so that any traffic from the .net goes to the .com address, or you could create a separate site for it.
* A .net extension can be utilized to come up with creative domain names. One good example that is already taken is fishing.net.
* A .net domain name would be a good fit for a social networking site, or for a firm that provides Internet-specific services such as search engine optimization or web hosting.
Even though .com has become the default TLD due to its widespread use, .net has a great deal of potential. It is often more recognizable than several of the newer TLDs, and it’s easier to get the domain you want in a .net than a .com. For most webmasters, if the domain they want ending in .com is taken, .net is the automatic second choice. But in some cases, it makes a great first choice.
So when choosing a Domain name for your business do your research and be open to looking at other TLD’s especially .net
To some, choosing a domain name sounds like an easy thing to do. It can be, but sometimes you can run into unexpected problems. Many businesses register their company name as their domain name. If this is your plan, hopefully it is not already taken. Many times you will find that it is taken, unless your company possesses a rare name. If it is available, then good. You can now register the name you want and it will match your company name. If the name is already taken, there are plenty of alternative ways to register a great domain name. Some of these alternatives may be better than the original idea of registering the name of your business.
1. Register an easy to remember domain name
Think about this, If you have a long company name, then having your website name mirror this name may not be a good idea at all. Rather than using the company name, use an easy to remember name instead. One that describes the products or services you offer. Example, if you own a coffee shop or sell coffee related products and your company name is Beantime. It may be best to use a domain name that utilizes the word coffee in some way. With that said, it will be difficult to find a.com domain name with the word coffee. Lucky for us, there are many domain extensions to choose from. Many of these other name extensions are gaining popularity and you will have an easier time finding the domain name you want to register. One extension in particular is the new.co extension. Great for company, commerce, community, ect., it’s a good way to get the domain name you want because the.com is taken.
2. There are premium domain names available
You can get the domain name you want if you are willing to pay for it. Many owners of premium domain names don’t even use them for business purposes. They hold them in hope to someday make a profit. They want someone to come along and purchase it for hundreds, thousands or maybe more, depending on how bad the buyer wants it. These are usually one word domains and a general term. Example, pizza.com sold for millions so did business.com. Chances of getting domains like this are slim. You can however, check domain hosting sites for auctions and sites where people can list premium domains for sale. The whois database holds names and contact information of domain owners, you can check it and see who owns the domain you’re looking for. Who knows, maybe they will sell it to you.
Ok, I have a domain name registered… Now What?
Now you need to build your website, then you need to get the files on a hosting server. Many times your website designer/developer will handle all this for you. If you are creating your own website, there are great companies that are inexpensive and can help you get the best hosting product for your needs. These companies will usually offer emails, online ad credits etc., when you sign-up.
A server works based on the client server model, your browser/you is considered the client and the web server, serves you the information that you ask for. This is usually done through http, although there are other protocols this is the most widely used. You will usually see the http: in your web browsers address bar before any www. web address. Basically, hosting a website can be defined as; putting your website files on a server, so that viewers can access them using their web browser software. Now that you know a little more about domains and hosting you can begin your domain search and you will have your website up and running in no time.