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Kubel · 04-01-2007, 08:17 PM

You need to find a domain registrar (someone who hooks you up with a domain name). You generally pay them less than $10/year for registration and renewals.

I use godaddy. I just purchased a .info domain name from them the other day for $.99 to post pics of my laptop for sale. Cheap and works great.

However, you don't need a domain name to have a site. You could just use your IP or a free subdomain that points to your IP. I use No-IP for this (http://www.no-ip.com).

If you are hosting at home and use a domain, you will need a DNS and a dynamic DNS updater. My favorites are ZoneEdit.com and DirectUpdate.net.

Good luck on your site!

04-01-2007, 08:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
Kubel Super Techie Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 422	Re: domain? You need to find a domain registrar (someone who hooks you up with a domain name). You generally pay them less than $10/year for registration and renewals. I use godaddy. I just purchased a .info domain name from them the other day for $.99 to post pics of my laptop for sale. Cheap and works great. However, you don't need a domain name to have a site. You could just use your IP or a free subdomain that points to your IP. I use No-IP for this (http://www.no-ip.com). If you are hosting at home and use a domain, you will need a DNS and a dynamic DNS updater. My favorites are ZoneEdit.com and DirectUpdate.net. Good luck on your site! __________________ For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth ~Romans 1:16