Domain Name System, or DNS, is the most recognized system for assigning addresses to Internet web servers (aka “Internet hosts”). Somewhat like international phone numbers, the domain name system helps to give every Internet server a memorable and easy-to-spell address. Simultaneously, the domain names keep the really technical IP address invisible for most viewers. Domain Names are also being referred to as a URL. That is because many web sites’ domain names are the same as their URL.

A Uniform Resource Locator represents the address of a web page, ftp site, audio stream or other Internet resource; for example, “http://www.live365.com/stations/razorheadz?play” Go ahead, click the link. It is the URL to an internet radio station that broadcasts globally via the internet.

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www.solidhostdesign.com is this web site’s URL (Uniform Resource Locator)

solidhostdesign.com  is this site’s domain name.

Hmmm so what is an “IP address”?

Every machine on the Internet­ has a unique identifying number, called an IP Address.

A typical IP address looks like this:
216.27.61.137 or 10.1.1.252

No two devices or computers can be connected to the same network and have the same IP address. So that PC that you are using to read this page has a unique IP address as far as the network it is connected to at this moment is concerned.

As a web site owner it is good to know the IP address of your web site. The web hosting provider will advise you what your web site’s IP address is when you contract with them to set up a web site server for you.

Okay no blood yet right?

Okay so now you  have been thinking of what URL to use for your new web site. Hopefully you have come up with something that is easy for people to remember right?

SolidHostDesign can register your some to be famous domain name (URL) and also offer ID Protect a

nd business listing for businesses.

ID Protect “masks” your personal information that is listed in the Whois database.

The WHOIS system originated as a method for system administrators to obtain contact information for IP address assignments or domain name administrators. The use of the data in the WHOIS system has evolved into a variety of uses, including:

• Supporting the security and stability of the Internet by providing contact points for network operators and administrators, including ISPs, and certified computer incident response teams;
• Determining the registration status of domain names;
• Assisting law enforcement authorities in investigations for enforcing national and international laws, including, for example, countering terrorism-related criminal offenses and in supporting international cooperation procedures. In some countries, specialized non-governmental entities may be involved in this work;
• Assisting in the combating against abusive uses of Information communication technology;
• Facilitating inquiries and subsequent steps to conduct trademark clearances and to help counter intellectual property infringement, misuse and theft in accordance with applicable national laws and international treaties;
• Contributing to user confidence in the Internet as a reliable and efficient means of information and communication and as an important tool for promoting digital inclusion, e-commerce and other legitimate uses by helping users identify persons or entities responsible for content and services online; and
• Assisting businesses, other organizations and users in combating fraud, complying with relevant laws and safeguarding the interests of the public.

ID Protect is important because when you register your web site domain name, some of the required information that you will need to submit can become available publically. With ID Protect that information is kept out of the public eye. It protects the email address that you will need to list when you register your domain.

Your email address is out there for anyone to find. Stop the spammers and scammers. Hide your personal information from the public with ID Protect today.

For those of you who already have domains registered ID Protect can help you too.

Have you noticed your inbox is getting filled with more junk these days?

Whenever you register a domain, your private information is very public. Each domain you register is in a public database of contact information which includes your name, home address, phone number, and email address in a database that anyone can access. Spammers, scammers, and advertising agencies regularly scan this database and add you to their spam lists.

What is ID Protect?

• ID Protect is a service that hides your private information from being displayed publicly in a global database that is frequently used by spammers and data miners to bombard unprotected people with unsolicited advertisements and scams.
• ID Protect can be used on any domain registration from one of the following TLDs: COM, NET, ORG, INFO, BIZ, PRO, TV, CC, ME, ASIA, CM

• Why is it necessary to add ID Protect to every domain I register?
  • Every domain registration is required to have accurate contact information (WHOIS data) associated with it. Data miners crawl the public WHOIS database for this information and sell it to marketing firms and advertising agencies, which can result in both spam and junk mail to your home. ID Protect hides your accurate contact information and stores it in a secure location, protecting your personal information without risking the suspension of the domain’s registration.
• How does it work?
  • ID Protect takes your unprotected, personal information and shields it from the public so that they only see the anonymous information:

There’s only one way to make sure you’re not on their lists! Get ID Protect for every domain you register. ID Protect hides your personal information so spammers won’t be able to reach you!

This is how ID Protect works:

By protecting your information others are prevented from abusing it!

Get ID Protect now for only $10/year and protect your registration information. Use ID Protect to help prevent that information from falling into the wrong hands.

Contact SolidHostDesign to ensure this is added to your domain registration today!