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Name: keatharo
Date: October 23, 2005 at 19:55:52 Pacific
Subject: Using Domain names
OS: win xp
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Hey I've been running around on free webhosts and such for a while. I've been looking into registering a domain name and starting something serious. However I am completely lost in this subject.
I plan on going to godaddy.com and buying a domain name for the 2 dollar deal. Once i do that, i have no idea how to use this. Do i need to redirect something.. find an actual webhost? I have a site hosted on a free account, and would also like to somehow corrsepond it to the domain name. Any inputs is mucho thanks

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Response Number 1

Name: Michael J (by mjdamato)
Date: October 23, 2005 at 20:53:27 Pacific

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Typically, you have a DNS record created for your domain name which points to the IP address that your webhost is using. You probably can't do that with one of the free webhosts though.
However, the company that you register with may be able to do a redirect. In other words have your domain redirected to your free webhost. The company I use for domain registration (domainmonger.com) offers this as a free service.

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Response Number 2

Name: kev100
Date: October 23, 2005 at 21:18:21 Pacific

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Yes....GoDaddy does offer redirecting...or "Domain Forwarding"
It's actually a really cool feature, and something that can be used to save some money, for those who do not have a really complex site.
Once the domain is registered, wait about a day, then log on to your account. In the domain management area, just select that feature and enter the address for your current web site.
It is JUST LIKE call-forwarding your telephone. Whenever someone enters your new domain name, the site that you have forwarded to will come up.
ALSO....you can choose the "Masking" option for your forwarding. This will make the new domain name remain in the address bar of the browser rather than the confusing forwarded-to name (as long as they are at that site).
AND....if your free-hosted site has those annoying pop-up ads, consider transfering your site to the web space included with your ISP (almost all ISP access accounts have 5 MB of web space included). This will allow your site to be ad-free, but still be free (as long as you are with your current ISP, that is). Then, simply direct the domain forwarding to that address.
HTH
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Response Number 3

Name: keatharo
Date: October 23, 2005 at 23:34:31 Pacific

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muaha thanks for the info doods. yah ill prob use my university account to host the files and foward the domain name. thanks again :-D

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