Can someone help me out with a domain name question?

[Wah]

If I were to register a domain name, can I associate that name to some personal webspace I have in my ISP or aol or something like that? or do I have to pay extra to do this?


can someone tell me how to do it? If someone could lead me a the right direction, it would be greatly appreciated.

 

[amdskip]

Like you said u have to have somewhere to host ur webpage like aol, etc. You have to somehow register a domain name and direct the name to where your webpage is stored. This all costs money, too much!

 

[Wah]

sorry, let me clarify my question...

all I'm asking is how do I associate a domain name with a webpage. there is something about a primary server and a secondary server...

if i have a page on aol OR an ISP, can this be done?

 

[Harrald]

The company you arrange to secure your domain name will be able to forward to your page.


Also some companies will host for you. Some for free with a banner ad or pay a few bucks a month. If you host with them you shouold also get E-Mail forwarding or a POP E-Mail account.

PM me if you have any more questions. I just set up a domain name and site this past week.

 

[Double Trouble]

After you register your domain name, you can do one of two things. Either find a place to provide you with a host server (all traffic will be directed to that site), or use a redirection server that basically just forwards everything to a place you specify.

Check out this place -- they don't charge too much.

 

[Wah]

thanks

 

[The Stigenator]

try :

this one.
or this one
cihost.. look around to find their limited time offer.