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Domain name? I need a domain name that has "designs" at the end, but I cant seem to think of one. It needs to sound good, give out some suggestions. (eg: Carbon Designs, but that is already taken) Something to do with photoshop graphics.

To be able to sell a domain name do I need to buy the domain name in a different way? To be able to sell a domain name do I need to buy the domain name in a different way? I wonder if I just buy a domain name for example from yahoo, can I sell the name to the third party? Isn't that simple as buying and selling a car? What are the important points that I should consider through this buying and reselling procedure? Thank you very much.

what is an illegal domain name regarding trademark? I have registered domain names for an upcoming release of a product. The release has been known for quite some time and surprisingly, the domains were available. I would like to know if there are certain domains that are illegal, if I'm planning to offer a service related to the products trademarked name. what if i'm not using something like ipod.com but something like ipodservicecenter, ipod magazine, or ipoddrives.com(s) now, if they've trade marked ipod musical cinema - can i get ipodmusicalcinema.com ?

What makes a domain name a successful business? There are plenty of damin names out there with potential. Potential means nothing without a business plan. If you have a domain name that you feel is worth money, you are wrong. A domain name by itself is worthless unless there is someone out there who is willing to invest in it.

Is it legal to buy a domain name when it becomes available and to then forward that domain? I am not sure how this works legally. If someone were to buy a domain after it had expired and the renew period had ended and the original owner had not renewed could a competing business then legally forward traffic to their own site after buying the domain? In this case the domain is the name of the other business.

How can I transfer a domain name that my friend bought into my name? Me and a friend of mine used to co-own a website. I paid for all the hosting and such like which was registered in my name and he purchased the domain name, which was registered in his name. Now he wishes to leave the website and has agreed to transfer the domain name to me. Only thing is we don't know how to formally go about changing the ownership details of the domain name. Can anyone help?

What should expect to pay for a domain name that another company owns and is willing to sell? I own a company and the domain name is already taken and used by another company that only uses it to redirect people to there main site. So they dont even need it. I contacted them and they are willing to sell me the domain name. She told me to make her an offer and I am trying to figure out a ballpark figure to offer her. Please be realistic. Thanks.

How do major websites get a domain name? How do major websites get domain names without going through a web hosting company? Why can't you just own the name without paying a yearly fee?

If you sell a domain name you have owned for 13 years do you pay capital gains taxes on thoses monies? If not what taxes would you pay and if you sell the domain next year (2008) are you exempt from CGT under the rule that if you fall into the 10% to !5% tax bracket you pay no CGT in 2008. This would be in the United States. Obviously we would make a profit from the sale of the domain name.

What do you do after registering a domain name? I want to register a domain name and create a website. I can get a domain name for about 7 bucks...but what happens after I buy it? How do I work on the site? I have hosting already. Will they give me a login or something after registering the domain?

How to change a registered domain name to another registrar? Someone I cannot have any relationship with anymore bought me the domain for my website. I am an author and there has been plenty of hits now on my website, so I don't want to change it. Anyone know the process for having the domain transfered into my name from the original purchaser's? Any ideas at all on this will be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

I want to register a website domain name. Who is the best company to go through? I expect my business to start out small but to become gradually bigger as the months progress. I want someone affordable and stable, one who's been in the business long wherein domain name registration is their main purpose. Being affordable is not the main priority but it is one. Getting a free e-mail account though my domain and easy switching is also an object.

What is a Domain name and what is the difference between the Domain name and a Website.? This is all new to me and a little hard to figure some things out, but I am assuming that what ever name you pick for your website will be your Domain name after you register your Website. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

How do you get a blogger account to appear where a domain name is? Let's say you have a domain name, and a Blogger account, and you want the Blogger account to show up when you go to the domain name, but not to simply be forwarded from the domain name to the blogger account, but rather for the contents of the blogger account to *appear* at the domain name. How woudl you do that?

How important is having your own domain name for good search enging ranking? I've always heard that it's important to purchase your own domain name for good search enging ranking, but I see plenty of good websites on the first pages of searches that don't have their own domain name. Should be *engine* not enging...sorry!

what should I include in a domain name transfer contract? I just purchased a domain name from someone on Godaddy. I want to transfer the name to me, but want a contract saying that I have the full rights to the name. What should I include in such a contract (for both of us to sign) Thanks a lot! 10 points to the first good answer!

How do you patent or protect a domain name? I have come up with an idea for a web page. I would like to have my domain name solidified. What is the procedure?

Where can I find actual Free Web Hosting, without having to purchase a Domain name? Have searched so many sites, they all say Free domain registration, but you have to pay for the Name itself. I don't mind being a sub-domain on someone else's.

How long until a domain name becomes available again? My BlueHost account expires in a few weeks, and I want it back, but not right away. How long until the domain name is listed as available after it gets canceled?

How do you determine the value of a domain name? I purchased a domain name that I think would be in great demand. I want to sell it but have no idea how much it is worth in the "domain name" market place.

Who owns a domain name if a designer stops working on the website? We asked a designer to build our website, and he acquired domain names for it. He was since relieved of his duties, but the domains are registered in his name. We've since launched the business and he is refusing to turn over the domains to us. What are our options, aside from the costly WIPO/NAF procedures? Can we sue in small claims? We are in Wisconsin.

Can a Domain name be considered a business when used as a portfolio for college work? I am appling for social services. During the summer, before the application process, I rented web space and a domain name, which i am going to use as a portfolio for school work (i am taking web design). The dept of Social Services has implied that i have a business under the same name as the domain. I have not made any money from this website or alleged business nor have a done a DBA. Can they prove I have a business? The site is not used for commercial work.

How do I stop spammers from using my domain name? I've got a web site with a great domain name but spammers have started using my domain name extension in their junk email. Basically they make up an email address using my domain name then send it out to their list. Now when I send a legitimate email, spam programs are deleting my emails as spam. How do I stop the spammers? Eg; Let's say I own the following: www.mywebsite.com.au . Spammers are sending emails using: rob@mywebsite.com.au or ddrfh@mywebsite.com.au or harry@mywebsite.com.au . They use these 'made-up' email addresses as the from in their spam.

What would be a catchy name for a domain for a pet website? I am starting a pet website where everyone will be able to buy holistic foods and there will be a chat to talk about you pets and whats going on as well as were you can post your pets pictures. Can someone help me think of a catchy domain name that will be easy to remember.

I need some marketing help. I have a domain name that SPEAKS to a particular market I am targeting? I want to approach companies around the world who's product or service would make sense under my domain name and market there service/product on my website. How would I approach these companies to advertise on my site and how much could I even begin to think to charge them to do so. I appreciate all your insight and help!

How do you find out when a domain name is going to expire? There is a domain name for sale and I was wondering how do you find out if the domain name is going to expire soon? I don't want the domain name that bad so I'm not wanting to fork over a lot of cash for it.

How do I purchase a domain name without paying extra to keep my info private? On Godaddy I am going through checkout but it costs $6.99/year in addition to the yearly domain name purchase, for my personal contact information not to be listed on whois. Is there a way around this, to have my info private without paying for it?

How do I purchase a domain name for a small business website? I want to start a website for my company, but I'm not sure how to go about purchasing the domain name.

What is the best place to buy a domain name without spending a lot of money? I'm trying to buy a domain name with at least 4 - 6 webpages within it. Something that would be easy to setup because neither me or my business partner know html or any code for that matter. We are either looking for a business or personal domain name to buy.

How do you account for the purchase of a domain name? The small business I work for just purchased a domain name, good for the next 5 years. Is it an expense? A prepaid recognized over the next 5 years or an asset. If it's an asset, do I just amortize it evenly over 5 years? I think it's an asset but I can't seem to find anything about it. Thanks!

What features should you look for when registering a domain name? I would like to register a domain name, but I don't have a clue how to compare the registrars.

How long can you keep your domain name? After some research, I am ready to purchase a domain name. How long can I register that domain name? Is there a 10 year limit? If so, how can I keep it beyond that?

I just bought a domain name and want to start my own website. Tips? I dont want to spend anymore money on this. I just got a 10 dollar domain name and want to start my own site with pictures, graphics, and codes for myspace. I need help. Once I have the html stuff in the windows notepad, how do i get it onto my site? ALSO do you know of any free html templates I can use"? or anything like that?

How do I acquire an expired domain name? How does the domain expiration process work? What do I have to do to purchase an expiring/dead domain name?

What is the cheapest domain name provider? I need a domain name, but I don't want to spend much money at all. What is the cheapest/trusted provider?

How to transfer domain name and content to new owner? I maybe selling my website. How would I go about transferring my domain name and all its content over to new owner? I've never done this before. What if the new owner would like to transfer the domain name and all its content over to a different hosting company? What needs to be done on my part to transfer the domain name and all its content over to a new hosting company for new owner?

How to Hide my info from the whois database when registering a domain name? I have a domain name but I want it completly anonymous. Is there any domain companies that protect you the best or allows you to put whatever DNS, Hosting and Register info you want there? Nothing like Godaddy's Domain by Proxy alternative. Read there Terms & Condition. They will release your info if forced too. Someone told me outside the US has solutions but want to know someone that has use there

Where can i get a free domain name with no advertisements? Where can i get a free domain name with no advertisements?

How can I transfer a domain name to a new registrar? I have requested my ISP to cancell my web hosting account before its expiration date(October this year)because I want to join a new web hosting company. The current ISP has already cancelled the web hosting account but has refused to give me the information on how to change DNS and how to transfer my domain name to a new domain registrar/web hosting company.

How do i go about getting my Internet Company Domain/name officially registered? I'm building a Business WebSite,My Domain Name (Hairstylist.com) is Valuable, I want to cover all Legal issue, protect and secure it officially ,,, What all has to be done to cover my back..(i.e. License, Copyrights, BBB set-up,To Incorporate or Not, A Logo, taxes, filing records & stuff like that... ?) A new Biz in the USA ,help please... Note: My Domain Registration is Private now, so I can't really see my Name on the "Who Is".com...(Which is suppose to be a Protection)...and my fears are due to my lack of internet business experience and knowledge or ignorance I need to be officially registered before starting...Also appox. cost would help ? / ? thanks,N-tune2@yahoo.com

Where can I find a free web host and domain name for a non-profit organization? I am creating a website for a non-profit organization. Is there anywhere that I can get a free domain name and/or web hosting. Also, are there any resources for where I would be able to find a web developer willing to help me design a webpage for free considering it's a nonprofit? I know about geocities, googlepages, etc. - I don't like them. I need a professional looking webpage.

Where can i get a REALISTIC appraisal on a domain name? I would like to get a realistic domain name appraisal. Many sites offer that these days, but i am wondering where i can get one that is accurate.

How/where can I register a domain name anonymously? Do you know a website where I can register a domain name anonymously? Can you recommend a specific company? Thanks!

Domain name? so i was searching who was using my domain name and it turns out to be that it still under my name and it expires in 2008, how do i tell yahoo i want to change my domain name to another host

How can I find out when a web domain name is due for renewal fees? I have a domain name and have lost details of when am supposed to pay up for domain registration when it lapses.

Domain Name? I changed my computer's domain name and now it won't let me log on anymore!! Is there anything I can do to reset my domain name?? I'm very worried because I'm afraid tht I might lose all of my files! thx so mcuh I cannot change it back because it won't let me log onto the computer... haha thanks every1 for ur reply!! especailly Feeman who wrote a p.s. lol I found a solution if u want to look: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=1006040114407 turns out i have to go back to where the network is and get my syst. admin to reconnect it. thx tho!

How do you create and own a domain name? I am trying to start a new business and I want to own the domain name of the business. All the sites I can find only offer hosting by the year. Is it possible to outright own a domain name?

How long does it take before an expired domain name becomes available? I am looking to buy an expired domain name, how long does it take to become available for re-purchase by a different person?.

What is the best domain name provider to purchase domain names? Like I know of a deal for a price monthly that lets you have adwords with google, a website and 500 company emails, and maybe 1-3 domain names. IS that sound good?

Domain Name? I am searching for a domain name, a creative one, I am opening up a business teaching people how to be a virtual assistant, and also teaching real estate programs. Anyone got any good domain name ideaS? Short but Sweet please! Thanks!

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domain name? what benefits can a chosen domain name offer and Why is a domain name important in the ongoing success of an e-commerce site?

Domain Name? Lets just say Ford never purchased the Domain name Ford.com. Is it legal for me to register the domain ford.com? but do nothing with it and to wait for ford to contact me when they find out they have made a blunder by not registering the name. I am not sure what the rules are.

domain name? Hi guys; I really need help. I am trying to buy a domain for my personal website but I can't think of any name!! I would like something that has design but can't think any. any ideas? Please! or also I would like to name it like google or yahoo or some (funny looking cool) names. Please please advise.

domain name ? I add a domain name :2ove.com.I'm Chinese.First,2 likes L,second, 2 means two. so 2ove,means lover.couple? How do you think? When you see the name"2ove",what you understand first, why? thank you,don't laugh at my poor English.

Domain name? I'm trying to come up with a creative domain name for a blog related to jobs, employment, careers, etc. So far, I came up with treasurechestjob.blogspot.com, but I'm not too happy with it. What techniques can I use to come up with another name? I changed it to careercatch.blogspot.com. Not too crazy about this either but it's better than the first one. Still accepting ideas. Thanks.

Domain Name? Ok i'm setting my own website up, yes ok im only 15, but i dont care :). I used to use piczo. But that got too easy plus once i got my Mac, it didn't support my internet! so im going onto a Domain but i dont know a good name, i want something good. my last one (on piczo) was flower---fairy but i hate that name now.. any ideas will be great thank you! :)

Domain name? I'm looking to register a domain name (.com) How do I go about doing this?

Domain Name? So i am going to make a website but where can i go to get a free domain name?? Please give me a list! Get back 2 me ASAP!

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Domain Name? I've just purchased a domain name for my Small Business Server 2003...what do I do now? I would like to register my domain name in my SBS2003 for exchange and remote remote desktop.

Domain name? What's a good website to Register a Domain name? I don't want to get scammed out of my money. =]

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Domain Name??? I am trying to come up with a sweet domain name for a wholesale website I am building. Any Ideas?

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Domain Name!? How do you get a free domain name ending with either .org .net but prefferabley .com?

Domain name? hi how can i have a free domain name and a free web hosting actually i want to have a complete website for free( a big website not a blog or personal page)

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Domain name? What is the best way to create a domain name or website? I'm looking for someplace with helpful tools. It can't be too complicated. And it has to be able to create my website with .com Any Ideas?

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Domain Name Registration? 1. Is it safe to register my domain name with WebsitePalace.com? Have you have tried their services before? what can you say? 2. If the registration of a domain name expires - what happens to the domain name? What is domain name transfer? is it possible to transfer the domain name from current registrar to ANOTHER registrar even if it still within the subcription time? I have an existing domain name with another registrar, but this current registrar don't want to release the domain name so I can't register it with another registrar what should I do? If the domain name registration expires what will happen to the domain name? will I be able to use it? If expirty is the answer to getting my domain name back - how will I know that I can use the domain name again? where will I look to see that the domain name is available? 3. If I register my domain name with WebsitePalace.com will there be google ads appearing on my website? 4. What is private registration of domain name?

Domain name & website address are same thing?How do i know my domain name is active or not? Hi I am beginner in web designing field.& I registered a domain name paying some amount I also got confirmation mail stating that my domain name have been registered & I can check it after 48 hours.Now my question is domain name & URL is same thing?If no then how I will know my domain name is active or not?& when I will publish my site do i need to change my URL? as domain name wch i registered is someones URL which I came to know later after registering..Im very confused now...pls help...just tell me what is the procedure once you register your domain name.

Domain name conspiracy? Tell me if I'm crazy. 2 weeks ago I came up with the most perfect domain name, one of which I don't think too many people will come up with. I search for it on godaddy.com to see if it's taken, it is not. I don't buy it immediately because I'm not worried, I want to finish the site first then buy it. Now my site is finished, I'm ready to buy but now the domain name is taken! AND it's hosted by godaddy.com! Ok I know chances are someone could have thought of the clever name, but not really. I find it really interesting that within 2 weeks the domain name I looked up on godaddy is now taken. I believe godaddy.com records the domain names that are looked up and steals them for themselves. YES it's a smart business move but it's sucks. And its weird that my friend told me she wasn't able to buy her domain name, which was her name (a ghetto name at that) because it was owned by godaddy.com. She said there were no more .coms available. Bullsh*t! Go daddy sucks!

Domain name recommendation for Alcohol based website ??? I'm thinking to buy a domain name for my Alcohol based website, which is presently uploaded on my ISP's given webspace with web address as "homepage.ntlworld.com/darsh25" I wonder if anyone around could possibly help me choose the domain name in the format: www.mydomain.co.uk I wish to choose a name whereby the domain name itself gives away the hint of the subject matter (Alcohol) of the website, however, at the same time, I wish to have a rather clever sounding domain name which sounds bit professional, at the same time. Can anyone hence recommend me with any alcohol related (in the order of preference): >> phrases >> sayings >> words Few I'd so far thought of includes: >> www.intoxicated.co.uk >> www.amberNectar.co.uk >> www.firewater.co.uk Basically, I want a RATHER CLEVER name here, something that's not only an attention-grabbing but also professional & shows some sort of link with alcohol (obviously). Any recommendation or help would be greatly appreciated.

Domain name law? I have a company. I'm not going to mention the name or the domain name in question, so we'll just call it Abcd and abcd.com (The company name and domain are both four letters). The current owner(s) of that domain are not using the domain for anything. They have had a meaningless page up for years and it has not been updated. Are there any laws which would obligate them to hand over the domain or sell it to me since they are basically just sitting on it? I recall when Apple purchased iPhone.com, the previous owner needed to prove his intent to actually use the domain, in order for him to be able to actually negotiate with Apple for such a high price.

Domain name changes back to ip address? Dear All, I recently bought a domain name (for example: mysite.com) I have a server with a static ip address. this server has windows 2003 with IIS 7 installed on it and i have a web site already there. I have let my domain point to the server. Now, each time i type the domain name in the browser, it suddenly changes to the ip address of the server and show my web site. How can i keep the domain name without having it show the ip address instead? Example: http://www.mysite.com <-- the domain name turns to --> http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/ <-- My server IP address Please help .. i am one step from completing my project. thanks

domain name query? I just registered a new domain name ( no server space was bought) is it possible for me to point my new domain name to another site? say yahoo.com, or is it possible for me to host a website in my computer and use my new domain name to point to it? if then how is it done? and also whis is the puropse of name servers in my domain name control pannel? what job does it do? how does it work??? pls help

Selling Domain Names -- What do I do if someone buys my domain name? I was thinking about buying a domain name for investment. I've read about the risks, etc-- and I know they're sometimes hard to re-sell. But I found a couple of "good ones" and I think I'd like to pay a little money to buy them and hold on to them for a year (or three or five). But my question is this-- let's say I buy a domain name through GoDaddy and hold on to it for three years. And finally someone wants to buy the domain at a price I am comfortable with..... what do I have to do? In other words, how do I transfer the domain from ME to THEM? Also, if you have bought and re-sold domain names before, I'd be interested to hear about your experiences. Thanks for reading... any and all answers are appreciated.

Domain messed up! Conflict between name server, Web site host, etc. Need help! Urgent!!!? I was adviced from Registerfly that my domain name falconblanco.com would expire and that I should renew by paying and move the domain to Registerfly. I paid and received payment confirmation and instuctions: 1) - Go to https://registerfly.com/whois/ and do a whois lookup on your name to the current registrar. Go to their website and request the AUTHORIZATION code of the domain name and ensure the name is unlocked. If the name is with ENOM.COM, request the login info of your account. 2) - Once you have the code, go to https://registerfly.com/transfer/status.php enter the code in the box next to the domain name and select the process button, next to it. 3) - You may receive an email from the losing registrar and also from US to approve the transfer once it is approved, it may take 1-2 business days for the name to transfer from the prior company to us. I did all that. The problem is that at ENOM.COM my domain does not show, I can't get the authorisation code. I'm stuck! I tried for days and now my Web site doesn't show up and also I can't receive email. From the helpdesk of my host lunarpages I got the same instruction and it doesn't work because at http://enom.com my domain doesn't show up and there seems to be no way to connect with a person. I wrote several email, but without response. I feel impotent and don't know what to do. It is like asking for a working permission and they tell you that you can only get this if you are resident, but you only get the residence if you have working permission. I am desperate. Please help me. What can I do? At Enom my domain doesn't show up, I really tried every thing after loging in. I went to eNom and did what you wrote. Loged in and searched for falconblanco.com and there was nothing found. I am sure I didn't make any mistake. I will phone tomorrow morning, now it is too late. I called eNOM and was surprised that I could talk with an operator, he seemed to be professional and was nice and calm, so that felt good and calmed down my esperation, beside he gave me detailed instruction what to do. Pretty complicate indeed but somehow I see clear now. Thank you both for your advice, I appreciate this 'answers' more and more...

domain name legalities? Ok a copule of years ago i bought a domain name which was actually my girlfriends name. I made her a website etc......she now uses the domain name for her webste made by someone else. I still own the domain name, i bought it, i paid for it, my name is on the 'title'. Although i don't have any passwords or really control it! Am i able to just shut down her website? Can she sue/take legal action to have the title transferred to her name? If she did, would i win? Obviously we aren't together anymore!!

Domain name panic - how do I get it? A year ago, on March 16 '05, I asked a web designer colleague to register a domain name for me. He gifted it to me, he was managing it. He was using domains.yahoo.com to host it for free (I think). Things happened within a year, and I am no longer on speaking terms with this person. I am trying to register my site, but the whois inquiry shows it registered in his name, with expiry on Mar-16-2006. He FWD'd me a yahoo warning that the account will be finally closed. I know he's going to do nothing with it. Now I want to know: a. Will it ever be so that one day I lookup the name, and find mydesired.com "free?" So I can go ahead and get it? When will that day dawn? Why does it keep showing that the site's registered in his name? b. Will someone else eat up the website? Nobody will be interested in the domain, btw, unless they already know it. It's just myname.com. c. What should my strategy be? I do have plan B - i.e. an alternative name - but I really love this one. HELP! He will neither keep nor sell nor refresh the name, but simply let it be expired. I could ask him for it, except that we are not on talking terms, and I do not want to go through him to get my domain back. My main concern is to make sure I get the domain and that his neglect does not make it impossible somehow. I want to know when will his neglect result in the domain name being freed up, so I can take it back the same day? and whether it's possible that the domain will get locked up or something b/c he's taking no action? I have little idea abt domain registration, and I don't understand who grabs and parks stuff and how it's done.

Domain Name Hosting ??? I bought a domain name from Godaddy.com. They are telling me I have to renew my domain name every year for $9.99. If I host the domain name somewhere else will I have to keep paying? I don't understand if I paying for the domain name or the hosting service? I have a person who will host my site for free, if I do that will I have to keep paying Godaddy.com? Any help is appreciated! Thanks! Thanks! Also, is there anyway for me to move the domain name from godaddy to another registrar if I want to? Do I own the domain name or am I just renting it from godaddy?

How to Register Domain Name and Where? What is the cost of registering a Domain Name? I understand that the first step to create a web site is to have a name for the site. I have several names in my mind. But I do not know where to register the names. I have been told that the registered domain names can be a gold mine, by selling the domain names. But who is the authority which registers the domain names? How much it costs to register a domain name?

Domain Name with Yahoo? I owned few domain names and bought it through Yahoo. They all expired few months ago, i did not renew them. Today, just for the heck of it, i checked to see if i can buy back the domain names again but it said its already sold. So i went to WHOIS to check out who owns it, it still shows me as the owner/administrator. How can this be? i didn't make a payment? Does Yahoo hold the domain name or something? how can i get rid of it so it doesn't show me as the owner and make the domain name available again to others?

domain name, server,forum?? Hi all, Ok i have this forum which is hosted on smfforfree4.com for example: http://domain-name.smfforfree4.com But now i want my own domain name, i know where to buy the domain name. DO I NEED A SERVER SUCH AS MYSQL? aint smfforfree4.com already the server for my site? Please help!!! I want to change from http://domain-name.smfforfree4.com to www.domainname.com Please tell me how i can do this also easy steps which i can understand because i'm kind of lost (lol) PLEASE HELP ME I WILL CERTAINLY APPRECIATE IT my site name guyanapalace.smfforfree4.com

Domain name question? How is it possible to have a domain name and no webpage? I do not have a good understanding of it. I have a blog and a friend of mine told me to get a domain name for it. Can I purchase a domain name and have it forward to my blog. Example: Say I use the domain name chocolatechipcookies.com and my blog is about baking. If people type in chocolatechipcookies.com will it foward to my blog automatically?