A domain name is a unique address for your web site. It is a statement that gives your site a professional appearance and makes your web site URL easy to remember. You don't need to have a direct internet connection to take advantage of having your own domain name.

As of Aug 27, 2000 there were 27,617,033 domain names registered where 17,050,817 were .com registrations and 93,330 were .ca (Canadian) registrations.

Why do you need to register a domain name?

• Helps brand your image
• Increases your name recognition
• Indicates that you're a serious internet player
• Adds a certain level of trust for potential clients
• If you don't register it, your competitor may
• Good names are taken very quickly