Domain name registration is the process by which a unique domain name is registered by a user. The user can use this domain name for their website. The domain name that is registered usually ends with a .com, .org, .net, or another similar ending. Once you register you domain name, you own the domain for the period of registration.
All domain names are maintained in the domain name registry, which is a database that keeps track of which domain name is mapped to which IP address in the domain name system on the internet. The domain name registry serves two purposes, one which is to give out domain names under their top-level domain (TLD) to those who ask for them and second is to make the database of domain name registrations available to the world at large.
It is very important for any company aiming to do business over the internet to register its domain name because without it potential customers browsing for their products or services over the net cannot visit their site for further information. The domain name registration process is very simple and it can be done by going to a web hosting service provider or a company that provides domain name registration.
Domain name registration assigns you're company a unique domain name that never changes so you can print it on a flyer or a book. It's give a much better image for your business than being on someone else's website. You can get a permanent e-mail address which is inclusive of your domain name, for example, your e-mail could be you@yourdomain.com/.net/.org. Furthermore, you have the benefit of choosing from thousands of domain hosts and you have the freedom to pick a new domain host whenever you want. The domain host will not put any of their ads in your domain, so any revenue generating ads are entirely put up by you. Finally you have a choice to decide where you are going to place your domain in the internet once you purchase the domain name.
Once you purchase a domain name, it only belongs to you for the specified time you state, which is usually, one year. As long as you continue to renew it in a timely fashion, it will belong to you. It is important to keep track of the renewal period because if the domain name is not renewed, it can be registered by anyone for their use.