Frequently Asked Questions - Domain Name

Look at the URL of this page, the string singhost.net is the domain name. There are two parts to a domain, the domain name itself (singhost), and the TLD (top level domain) extension (.net).

The most popular TLD is the .com extension, it is synonymous with online business. But due to its popularity, getting a good domain name with '.com' is hard - most have been bought and are not available.

Most TLDs have a meaning behind them - .EDUs are used by educational institutes, and .ORGs are supposed to be used by non-profit organizations. A domain with a TLD of 'co.uk' is very likely British-based. There are other TLDs too, such as .cc, .tv, and .tk. These are all associated with either a company or with a country (such as .com.sg).

Having your own domain is very important for your business. It sets you apart from everybody else, and gives you a brand to work with.

Choosing a domain name is a major step for any individual or organization.

While domains are being registered at a record, new domain extensions and creative thinking still offer thousands of excellent choices. When selecting a domain name it is important to consider the purpose of a domain name, which is to provide people an easy way to reach your web site. The best domains have the following characteristics:

Short People don't like to type! The shorter your domain, the easier it is to reach and the less are the chance the user will make a typographical error while typing it.

Meaningful A short domain is nothing without meaning, 34i4nh69.com is only 8 characters long but would not be easy to enter or remember. Select a domain that relates to your site in a way that people will understand.

Clear Clarity is important when selecting a domain name. You should avoid selecting a name that is difficult to spell or pronounce. Also, pay close attention to how your domain sounds and how effectively it can be communicated over the phone.

Exposure Just like premium real-estate on the ground that gets the most exposure, names that are short and easy to remember are an asset. In addition to humans viewing your domain, you should consider search engines. Search engines index your site and rank it for relevance against terms people search for online. In order to maximize your sites exposure, consider including a relevant search term in your domain. Of course, this should only be considered if it still maintains a short, clear and meaningful domain.

Most people are unaware but they already use sub domains on a daily basis. The famous "www" of the World Wide Web is the most common example of a sub domain. Sub domains can be created on a DNS server and they don't need to be registered with a domain registrar, of course, the original domain would need to be registered before a sub domain could be created. Common examples of sub domains used on the internet are http://store.apple.com and http://support.microsoft.com.

SINGHOST.NET provide tools for you to create your own sub domain. Simple login to your cPanel to use the tool.

No. Provided that the domain is registered in your name (as it should be), you can simply update your Name Servers (from where you manage your domain names) to that of your new host.

To host with SINGHOST.NET, you only need to change the Name Servers setting to:

• dns1.singhost.net - IP: 203.211.144.60
• dns2.singhost.net - IP: 120.50.43.5

We have 2 nameservers:

• dns1.singhost.net - IP: 203.211.144.60
• dns2.singhost.net - IP: 120.50.43.5

Yes, you will have 100% ownership of your domains. Our role here is to register the domain for you and help maintain it. Feel free to ask us for the transfer code or unlock the domain if you want to transfer your domain to other companies.

Before you transfer your domain, please take 2 things into consideration:

1. You don't need to get both domain and web hosting from only one service provider. You still can maintain the domain with us but host elsewhere and vice-versa, buy domain from other companies and host with us. We offer domain registration and renewal with very low price comparing to others.
2. Some service providers will make it difficult for you to get your domain transfered. Some are even worse, they own the domain, not you. Be careful when you choose a domain registrar.