Domain Name Registration

If you want to use a particular domain name, you have to register it.
The process of registration may be a bit time- and effort consuming. There are lots of companies on the web which offer domain registration. The domain name you choose must be approved and checked against already existing names. If the chosen name is not taken, it is available for registration. After completing domain registration, the domain name comes entirely in your possession. It is yours for a certain period. Usually the period of contract lasts one year. When the period expires it must be renewed, if desired. The Domain Name Server (DNS) database is managed by ICANN - the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers.
When you register a domain name, you are required to leave your contact information, which will be available to publicity through the WHOIS database. Everyone can look up who owns a particular domain name.

The process of completing the domain registration may take a period of several hours to several days. After this period you will be able to see your domain online.

What is Domain Parking?

Domain name parking is a convenient way to hold or 'park' domain name for an extended amount of time. Usually, this service is very inexpensive and the majority of registrars offer this service for a small fee. Every domain name must be linked to a name server, otherwise it is not valid. If people don’t have their own name servers, the registrar offers domain parking on its servers.