WHY DOMAIN NAMES

The internet actually keeps track of your web site using some form of numeric address, such as: 192.168.0.55.

Since numeric addresses are hard to remember and type, domain names are used as a convenience to represent the actual address.

REGISTERING DOMAIN NAMES

By registering your domain name, no other user in the world can make use of it for internet purposes. When your domain name is entered into a browser window, the underlying internet software causes it to be converted to the correct numeric address which is then used to locate your web site. While this explanation is oversimplified, it indicates what happens, if not exactly how it happens.

CHOOSING DOMAIN NAMES

You may choose any name that is not registered by someone else. If you cannot register a name ending in com, then you may try other endings, such as: net, org, biz, or info.

TRADEMARK WARNING

While you may register a name, you may not be able to use it in promoting your company or web site. If another party has already obtained a trademark for that name, you may be prevented from using it in commerce. This is a warning, not legal advice. Therefore, you may want to search trademark records before registering an otherwise available domain name.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Name, address, phone ,and email address of the registering owner.

Name, address, phone and email address of the owner's administrative contact

Name, address, phone and email address of the technical contact. This will often be PALDOM's address.

Number of years to register, 1 to 10.

SEARCH

Select the link above to go to the PALDOM site for looking up and registering domain names. You will not need to login with a user name and password just to search.

Enter the name you are searching for in the box in the upper right hand corner of the screen. Type your name over the words “Enter Domain Name”, then press enter.

When the search is complete, you will be shown a screen indicating whether your name is available and which other variants of it are also available. You may lookup as many names as you like, when finished, exit and you will return to this site.

If the name you want is already registered, you may click on a red x to check Check Who Is. You will also be asked to type in a security code that is displayed for your. This will give you information about the current registered owner.

Call 425-392-1283 or email pal@paldom.com if you have problems using this facility.