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Domain hosting in Kenya

• 25 March 2020
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Domain hosting is offered by hosting companies that are specialized at hosting domains for individuals and companies, domain hosting and web hosting are all the same package. A domain name is the one that helps you host a website; you cannot host a website without a domain name.

A domain name is an address that you and your visitors use to access the website; it is the address written on the URL and immediately directs to your website.

Domain hosting means hosting a website online. One has to get a domain name or register a domain name with an approved registrar by the Kenya Network Information Centre. Most of the registrars in Kenya also offer web hosting services; you can therefore register a domain and host your website with the same company.

Registering a domain name does not necessarily mean that you must host a website; you can register your perfect domain with a domain registrar and keep the name for later use. Why register a domain and keep it for later use is to prevent another person registering the domain of your choice for their website. The domain name of your choice may not be so unique for other people to use so as long as it is not registered by you another person can register it.

Types of Domain names

The process and format of registering a domain must follow the Domain Name System, if not followed then it is not a domain name. The rules and procedures of the DNS are the ones that make the domain name.

The Kenyan domain names include: .co.ke, .or.ke, .ac.ke, .sc.ke, .ne.ke, .me.ke

International domain names include: .com, .org, .net, .info, .biz

The above are the extensions of a domain name, depending on the nature of a business or an organization; it helps decide on which extension to choose for your website. The extensions also have different pricing, .ke domains are cheaper than international domain; there is no difference between Kenyan domains and international domains all can be accessed anywhere in the world. The .KE is the Kenyan country code therefore suitable for businesses operating in Kenya and .COM is used by businesses operating all over the world.

Hosting Companies

There are many hosting companies in Kenya that offer domain and web hosting services, they include: Freewebsite, Host Pro, peak and dale solutions, EAC Directory, Kenya website experts, Safaricom, Gamma solutions Limited, Oracom Web solutions limited, Flex solutions, Geda Limited, Ignite Africa Limited; these are just but a few companies that give domain registration and web hosting services in Kenya.

Why Host Pro

Host Pro is an accredited domain registrar by KENIC to register domains in Kenya it has been the best domain registrar in Kenya. Host Pro provides the best domain registration services at the cheapest prices while providing the best domain management tools.

Find out the price list of cheap domains in Kenya, visit Domain Pricec and get to secure the perfect domain for your website.

Host your website with Host Pro to get the best and reliable services which are cost effective at https://www.truehost.co.ke/webhosting-in-kenya/.

Host Pro provides 24/7 customer support, sends reminders before expiry of any of their services including domain names and web hosting, also offers grace period upon expiry of a service. Reach us at www.hostpro.co.ke for this and much more details of the services we provide.

Buy a Domain

• 25 March 2020
• by: admin
• in: Domains
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A domain is an address that uniquely identifies your website which is typed in the URL by site visitors to locate your site. It provides them a clue on what your business entails and plays a major role in SEO recognition.

Different domain registrars are accredited to provide a domain for your site. Designing a website does not limit you from purchasing a domain, you can buy a domain then have the website later.

Before you buy a Domain Name

Do your research on the most popular keywords and search terms from other similar sites.

Make a random review and research of the domain registrar before entrusting them on your domain name registration. Understand all the terms and policies they have for domain registration.

Ensure that the domain name you purchase is easy to remember. Avoid hyphens and numbers that can easily be misspelled or long domain names.

Check for trademark to avoid legal issues. Ensure that no one owns a trademark on the domain name you are considering to buy.

Do not buy a domain name that is similar to another site. Alternatively, buy all these variations so that when people type on the variations they are directed to your main site.

Buy a domain name with a common extension that is familiar to most people.

Check on the availability of the domain in social media sites. This will enable you to have a unique identity in all social media platforms with a single domain.

Steps used to buy a domain name are:

1. Check for a reliable domain registrar to go with.Getting a new domain or renewing an existing domain require you to register your new domain or the old one with a domain registrar that is accredited to offer domains.
2. With your proposed domain name, use the domain checker to determine its availability.
3. If your preferred domain is unavailable, choose an alternative domain name to purchase.
4. Decide your means of payment before you proceed to fill your domain registration form.
5. Complete your domain name registration by filling in the fields with the correct details. These details will be stored in the official domain ownership, the WHOIS record.
6. Verify the ownership of your new domain with the email address you used while registering. Select individual if you are registering the domain name as an individual otherwise select organization if it belongs to an organization.
7. Your domain registrar will forward an invoice to email you used in registration to guide you in completing your purchase.

 

How to buy a domain that has already been registered

It is not a guarantee that you will succeed in purchasing a domain that has already been registered. If you want to have a domain that has already been registered, you need to contact the legal owner of the domain. The contact information is available in the Whois record directory. Once you have access to the contact information, send an email to the legal owner expressing your interest to purchase the domain. The domain owner may come to terms in transacting the domain or decline the request.  After you make payments, you will have the domain ownership transferred to you.

Why should you buy your domain at Host Pro?

Domain names sold at Host Pro are available globally at cheap and affordable prices for both registration and renewal prices.

They are many domain extensions available at Host Pro. Visit our website to get any domain name you want for your website.

When you buy a domain at Host Pro, you can get free hosting for your site and a free SSL to provide security for your site.

Host Pro domains come with addons and domain name management system capabilities like the name server management system.