Introduction to Internet domain
names
What is a domain name?
A domain name has a similar function to
the postal address allocated to your business by the post
office.
Registering your own domain name for your business is the
first step in creating a professional Internet presence. It
also allows you to have a much more professional
domain-based email address, e.g. info@mybusiness.com.au
projects a much better corporate image than myname@hotmail.com.
To see if your desired domain name is
available for registration, make use of our online
domain name check facility.
Domain name delegation
Once a domain name is registered to your
business it is then delegated to the IP address allocated to
the web server that will be hosting your website. Once your
domain name has propagated throughout the Internet, it
allows other Internet users to locate the particular web
server that is hosting your website.
Types of domain names available
There are two main categories of domain
names available today. Firstly we have what are referred to
as 'TLD' or, Top-Level-Domains. These are the '.com, .net,
.org, .biz, .info, .name, edu, gov,' that you are probably
familiar with. They can be registered by anybody, anywhere
and with no special requirements other than that the name is
available.
The '2LD' or Second-Level-Domains are
those domains that have a country extension appended to the
domain name such as, '.com.au, .co.uk, .com.nz, etc. The 2LD
domains are generally regulated by a government-related
organisation in the respective country. They usually have a
multitude of rules & regulations making registration a
rather onerous task (frequently requiring business
registration in the chosen country as a pre-requisite).
Australian domain name rules
Introduction
The rules governing the allocation of
Australian .com.au, .net.au, org.au are many and
complex. In this page we will attempt to provide you
with a brief overview of the most critical things
required to allow your business to register an AU domain
name. If you have a head for legalistic text, please
check out our more detailed version of the
Australian Domain Name Rules -
more info!
In general, AU domain names can only be registered by
resident Australian citizens, or businesses that have a
trading entity registered in Australia.
Rules - key points
- Business must have an Australian-registered
trading entity, or trademark
- Applicant must be able to supply a registration
number
- All registrations are for a 2 year period
- AU domain names may not be sold
- Applicant can be a sole trader, registered
business, corporate entity or incorporated
not-for-profit organisation
Still confused???
That's OK, it's a confusing subject!
Take advantage of our free domain name consultation
service and let our experienced staff assist you in
choosing an effective domain name for your business.
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