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Domain NamesDO YOU NEED YOUR OWN DOMAIN NAME? ...No. Should you get your own domain name?...Depends. A domain name can be used as a brand identity. It is much easier to find your website if you have a name that you use throughout your site that identifies you. My first domain name was LinksToThePast.com. Anyone who is looking for my website, can easily go to LinksToThePast.com and find me. No matter what server my pages are hosted on, people can find me. So if something happens where you have to change servers either change because you changed your internet service provider, you were no longer happy with the service you were getting at your current ISP, then you can move the domain and your website traffic will not be interrupted. HOW MUCH ARE DOMAIN NAMES? Domain names cost from 8.95 per year up to $35.00 per year, usually less per year if you purchase more years. The difference is who you choose to purchase the domain from. WHERE DO I FIND WEBSPACE? There are various free servers available, as well as some at low cost ($20 or so per year or so). What you need to be careful of when looking for server space, is what kind of tech support they have, ease of uploading and downloading, charges for excess bandwidth, banner ads and popup ads,just to name a few. You also need to look at their service agreement. Typically you hold he copyright on any of your webpages. Check to be sure your service provider will not try to lay claim on your pages.
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