What goes into picking a Domain Name?

If you are in the market for a domain name you should not have any problems at all finding what you need. Of course, you may have a great idea in mind just to find out that it is already taken, but most of the time you will be able to find an alternate name that will work just as well.

Domain name registration can be completed through a number of different online services. It is a relatively easy process that should not take up too much of your time. The first thing you need to do is a domain name search. This can be done by visiting any number of sites that offer domain name registration. When you are performing a domain name search you are trying to find out which names are available and which ones have already been taken by somebody else.

After completing a domain name search and finding something that suits your needs you will be able to proceed forward with the domain name registration process. This consists of verifying that the name you want is correct, and then purchasing the domain name. A domain name transfer is then made, and you will then have your very own domain name. You can then find a company that can host your domain name, and proceed to get your new web site up and running.

Domain name hosting companies are also available all over the internet. There are hundreds of sites that will be able to host your newly purchased domain name. In fact, many domain name hosting sites also offer you the ability to run your domain name search through them as well. This will allow you to be able to go through with the domain name registration at the same site that will be hosting your new name. This allows for you to cut back on a lot of headaches because you will be completing everything under the same company. They will then be able to quickly get you up and running.

While running a domain name search be sure to keep in mind the message you will be trying to convey to your audience. Remember, this is the site that they will be visiting to purchase your products or services. You want to make sure that your domain name is appropriate for the type of site you will be running.

Also, when looking for a domain name hosting company be sure to do your research. Each company offers their own distinct advantages and disadvantages, and each company will offer a different level of service for a different cost.

Overall, domain name registration is not a very difficult task. In fact, it can be very enjoyable if you know exactly what you want.

Live Current Media Sells Malaysia.com For $400,000?

Live Current Media Inc, a media company built around content and commerce destinations, today announced cost cutting measures including a reduction in staff and a domain name sale to the amount of $400,000 US.

The company announced that it has introduced various measures to decrease its monthly operating costs, including a 38% reduction in employees, cancellation of senior management annual bonuses for 2008 and Live Current CEO Geoff Hampson has voluntarily deferred one-third of his annual salary. Pay increases for all employees have also been suspended.

“We expect these cost saving initiatives to significantly reduce our cash burn in 2009,” said Live Current Chairman and CEO Geoff Hampson. “We will continue to seek opportunities to scale our cost structure to meet the challenging global economic times and to help us to achieve our goal of having our business units operate at a profit or, at the least, cash flow break even. We expect to continue to invest in people and processes that will improve the operational performance of our businesses.”

Additionally, Live Current announced the first of the previously announced sale of non-core domain names for gross proceeds of $500,000 CAD (around $400,000 US). Andrew Allemann of DomainNameWire speculates that it could be Malaysia.com as Malaysia.com is the only domain name whose whois info has changed since the domain sale was announced.

Live Current will continue to market several additional non-core domain names with the aim of generating enough working capital to meet its obligations through the end of 2009.

“The sale of our ancillary domain names makes a lot of sense as a non-dilutive form of financing, especially when the Company’s stock is trading well below the break up value of its assets,” states Hampson. “Our goal is to continue to invest in our perfume and cricket business units while ensuring we have adequate cash resources to see us through the next 12 months.”

You can learn more about Live Current Media on their website.