What are the Benefits of a Domain Name?

There are several options. If you're not quite ready to start building a Web site, you can just register and hold the domain name to ensure that you can use it in the future. Network Solutions will automatically provide you with a placeholder page telling visitors that the site is 'under construction.'

Or maybe you're not ready for a full-blown Web site but would like to have one or more e-mail addresses linked to your domain name.

Once you're ready to put your business online or establish a personal Web presence, you can build a Web site (or have one built for you) and publish it for the world to see.

Whatever your situation, if there's a particular domain name that you want, it's good to register it quickly. There's no guarantee that a domain name available today will be available tomorrow.

Advantages of your Own Domain Name

·          Easier for people to find (mybusiness.co.za is easier to remember than some-isp.co.za)
·          Gives a more professional image
·          You can keep the name for years to come
·          You can move the name to another ISP if you no longer want us to host it for you (we do not charge for taking your name elsewhere)
·          Easier to get your site registered with search engines
·          Better position in some search engine listings
 
Disadvantages of Free ISP's Domain
 
·          eMail address will change every time you change ISP
·          Web address will change every time you change ISP
·          Web site may be deleted automatically if you forget to connect to the ISP at least once every 90 days!
·          Some search engines will not list your site at all
·          The terms and conditions may specify that the site is for personal use only and you could have your site removed as it relates to an organisation rather than a person