Manage Domain Names - Skills You Need to Maintain a Domain Portfolio

Whether you own one, two or one hundred domain names, you need the ability to manage the domain names in your portfolio. Here is a list of skills you need, starting with the most basic and ending with the more advanced.

• Evaluating good domains names. There is skill involved in selecting quality domain names. Knowing key characteristics can make a large difference in the way your domains can later be marketed and sold. Beginners looking to make money buying and selling domain names often make their biggest mistakes right here.
• Finding good domain name registrars - This comes down to more than price. Reputation, service and ease of use all play a part.
• Registering domain names - the simplest of all the skills, chances are you have accomplished this at least once already. The process of registering new domain names is the most common way to add domains to your portfolio.
• Changing DNS Servers - whether you want to park your domain name or develop a website, you will have to learn how to change the DNS settings of the domain. If you can copy and paste, than this is a no-brainer.

• Locking/Unlocking - domain names can be stolen. Learning how to lock a domain name through your domain name registrar is important. Unlocking is just as important when it comes time to transfer that domain.
• Private registration - learning how private registration can protect you is essential. We live in an age of spam and identity theft. Seriously consider this option.
• Transferring domain names - domain name registrars are like any other business, if they fail to serve you well it is time to transfer your domains to another registrar. Depending on the registrar this can get a little tricky.
• Domain Parking - setting up a domain to display a standard web page without having to purchase web hosting is essential. This can be taken to the next level as well: monetization.
• Buying and selling domains - probably the most advanced domain name skill. This can be tricky and comes only with time and experience.

Paul Flyer writes about domain name tools on his Recommended Web Tools website. For more information on choosing, registering and managing domain names, download his free ebook, The Domain Name Handbook at http://www.recommendedwebtools.com/index.php/domain-name-handbook/ ...click on link for more information and related articles.    Digg this article. Other articles Article Categories Business Networking Branding Tips Marketing Direct Change Management Outsourcing Resumes Cover Letters Workplace Communication Network Marketing Sales Management Strategic Planning Sales Teleselling Negotiation Customer Service Careers Employment Management Internet Audio Streaming Spam Blocker List Building Autoresponders Podcasting E-Books Traffic Building Web Hosting RSS PPC Advertising Email Marketing Ezine Marketing SEO Security Web Design Site Promotion Ezine Publishing Forums Web Development Ecommerce Internet Marketing Affiliate Revenue Auctions Blogging Domain Names Home & Family Babies Toddler Debt Relief Holidays Home Improvement Home Security Parenting Pets Vacation Rentals Elder Care Pregnancy Crafts Hobbies Landscaping Gardening Interior Decorating Women's-Interests Home Audio Video Home Appliances Kids Teens Health & Fitness Beauty ACNE Build Muscle Depression Diabetes Exercise Fitness Equipment Hair Loss Medicine Meditation Nutrition Supplements Weight Loss Yoga Aerobics Cardio Alternative Obesity Men's Issues Women's Issues Anti Aging Quit Smoking Arts & Entertainment Humor Music Photography Poetry Humanities Language Casino Gambling Philosophy Astrology Tattoos Movies TV Self Improvement Debt Consolidation Personal Finance Mortgage Refinance Structured Settlements Real Estate FSBO Estate Plan Trusts Bankruptcy Loans Currency Trading Credit Taxes Wealth Building Stocks Mutual Funds Real Estate Insurance Investing Leases Leasing Writing & Speaking Book Marketing Writing Teleseminars Writing Articles Public Speaking Copywriting Reference & Education Psychology College & University Science Vocational Trade Schools Home Schooling Future Concepts Soccer Legal Identity Theft Living Will Cancer Breast Cancer Lung Mesothelioma Asbestos Ovarian Cervical Uterine Cancer Colon Rectal Cancer Prostate Cancer Leukemia Lymphoma Cancer Skin Cancer Computers & Technology Data Recovery Software Games Hardware Personal Tech Certification Tests Mobile Computing Communications Broadband Internet VOIP Satellite TV Mobile Cell Phone Satellite Radio GPS Video Conferencing Food & Drink Cooking tips Recipes Wine Spirits Coffee Chocolate Shopping Products Book Reviews Fashion Style Jewelry Diamonds Travel & Leisure Cruising Sailing Outdoors Aviation Vacation Rentals News & Society Dating Divorce Marriage Wedding Relationships Politics Religion Love Sexuality Economics Automotive Motorcycles Trucks Mobile Audio Video Recreation & Sports Fishing Golf Martial Arts Football Baseball Triathlon Running Cycling Swimming Other   uDic.us - Albums, songs and lyrics - Music & Cinema Encyclopedia All content on this website, including articles, information, pictures, dictionary, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.