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| The Domain Nameserver is a web application that runs behind the scenes while your website operates. It logs in to the server at certain intervals and accesses the files that are needed for running your website. You can set up your own domain name server by purchasing your own nameserver. However, there are a couple of considerations that you need to take into account before you commit to this step. One of the most important reasons why you would want to purchase a domain name server is to give you control over what goes on your site. Often, you may be dealing with an administrator who is not very well organized and can make mistakes. Having the ability to restrict what goes on your site will help prevent you from wasting time and effort fixing issues. If you don't want to spend the money on a private nameserver, you can find affordable nameservers at many different companies. There are numerous companies out there that offer domain name servers at affordable rates. However, you should always check the reliability of the company before making a purchase. You should check with the Better Business Bureau to see if there have been any complaints filed against the hosting provider. If you do not know anyone who has used them, you can ask your friends and coworkers for recommendations. You may also want to find out what type of security the provider utilizes. In addition to the reliability issue, you should consider whether or not you require the full service of domain name servers. Some hosts offer name extension services in addition to their hosting services. For instance, you may need additional email accounts or a program to manage your FTP accounts if you plan on expanding your business in the future. If you have a site that is specific to one niche market, it may not be necessary to go through the expense and trouble of purchasing a domain name server for all your sites. In fact, you can obtain a domain name from one of these companies and assign it to a web host that offers this kind of hosting service. You can then simply install and configure it yourself. This will save you some money, but you will lose control over your entire site in case something goes wrong. Domain name servers are also very useful in the event that you decide to take down your site. Since they are tied to a registered domain, if you have purchased a name, they will automatically redirect your domain traffic to your new site. This will make sure that no one else uses your domain name or any links on the internet until the search engines get around to finding your new site. Therefore, you can rest assured that your pages will be back in action in a matter of hours if needed. However, you may decide to keep your domain name private until you are certain that your business is large enough to justify the expense and trouble of maintaining your own servers. In this case, it will make more sense to purchase a domain name server because you will own it immediately. Then, you can install it and configure it yourself. Most of the time, you will just need to update the configuration information and any scripts on the server to reflect your current business status. This will ensure that your domain name redirects to your new site automatically, but you will still have full control over it at all times. You can find domain name servers for as little as $8 a month. The more advanced features are usually available at much higher rates. However, it is important to note that these are not necessary for your small business. As long as you get a name server, you will have everything you need to manage your website and keep everything running smoothly online. |