What's in a good domain name?

A good domain name is short (1 to 3 words), easy to remember, and representative of your business.

What characters can I use when registering a domain name?

You can use the characters a-z and 0-9 (in any combination). You can also use hyphens (-), but your domain name cannot start or end with a hyphen. You cannot use any other characters or punctuation.

Do I have to be a resident of the country that I buy the domain for?

No. There are no restrictions or rules when registering these domains.

How long does a registration last? Can it be renewed?

Domain registration lasts 12 months and must therefore be renewed on a yearly basis.

What is the difference between domains?

There isn’t really any difference aside from the name and slight price variation. It can however be useful to show users at a glance, your geographical location, for example, .co.za domains represent South Africa.

What are the rules for registration of .biz, .com, .info, .net and .org names?

The .com, .info, .net, and .org domains are open and unrestricted. Traditionally, however, names in .net have been used by organizations involved in internet activities, .org is frequently used by non-commercial organizations and .biz is reserved for use by businesses.