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Common domain issues and what to do to FIX them

GreatDomainRace — 2008-06-11T14:31:00Z

There are several uses for domain names, forwarding, parking and hosting to name a few. Once you buy a domain name you then decide how to use it. But what happens is everything doesn't go as planned?

When you forward a domain name you point it to another domain name. You wait 24 hour for propagation, yes I recommend waiting the full 24 hours, and you find that your domain forwarding is not working. Where to start? Well, I would start by checking to make sure the domain name is pointed to the correct URL. I know is sounds simple, but a little typo can have a drastic effect. If the forwarded URL is spelled correctly, them move to making sure you are on your domain companies forwarding IP and name servers. If you have double check all of those things and the forwarding is still not working, I recommend calling your domain provider.

Domain hosting is used if you want to upload your own website to your host companies server. So you purchased hosting and a domain name, set up the hosting and are ready to upload your site. You go to FTP but the hosting isn't responding. What's next? Once again, make sure it has been at least 24 hours, that maddening propagation time. If it is still not connecting, check to make sure you are on your hosting company's correct name servers and IP address. If all is correct and FTP still wont connect, contact your hosting company.

Domain issues are easy to asses and easier to fix. Don't be afraid to "get you hands dirty" and try to fix them yourself. Anything that can be done can be undone. If all else failed call your domain/hosting company. If your domain/hosting company does not have 24 hour support via phone, I recommend finding a new provider.

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What is a 6-in-1 SSL Certificate?

GreatDomainRace — 2008-06-09T14:49:50Z

A 6-in-1 SSL Certificate is an SSL certificate that can be used to secure the requestor's main Web site (e.g., yourpersonaldomainname.com) and up to six top-level domain variations that point to the same IP address as the main site - e.g., yourpersonaldomainname.net, yourpersonaldomainname.org, yourpersonaldomainname.info, yourpersonaldomainname.biz, yourpersonaldomainname.us.

Because an SSL certificate only works properly with the domain for which it is issued, pointing a domain to an IP used by another SSL-secured site normally will cause a certificate security error. The SSL 6-in-1 Certificate solves this problem for customers who have multiple domain names aliased to a single hosting account (i.e. DNS records for multiple TLDs point to the same account). A 6-in-1 SSL Certificate thus eliminates security warning errors that may scare off potential customers and other visitors to a supposedly secure Web site.

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Quick Blogcast now easier to customize!

GreatDomainRace — 2008-06-09T14:43:00Z

We’ve refined the built-in CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) Editor to make changing the look and feel of your blogcast a breeze:

As you edit, all your changes are now displayed in the right pane of the Style Sheet tab. The left pane displays the default style sheets, making it easy to check and correct the new code as you go.
Mess up? No worries - your previous version is automatically saved. Just revert to the settings in your last published blog, rather than go all the way back to the default settings.
For those times when you’re halfway through a blog facelift and get called away, now you can save your work. Simply uncheck the “Apply” checkbox and publish your changes. All of your changes will be saved, but not visible to readers until you check “Apply” and publish.

Learn More: greatdomainrace.com/quickpodcast.html

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What is a catch-all email account?

GreatDomainRace — 2008-05-31T16:07:00Z

A catch-all email account is an address that is specified to receive all messages that are addressed to an incorrect email address for a domain. For example, you have three email addresses set up for internetexamples.com; info@internetexamples.com, sales@internetexamples.com, and webmaster@internetexamples.com, you can set up info@internetexamples.com as a catch-all email account. Then, any email messages sent to manager@internetexamples.com (or any other invalid email address), are sent to the catch-all account (info@internetexamples.com).

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Get the domain name that's all about YOU. Register your .ME now!

GreatDomainRace — 2008-05-27T16:05:00Z

There's a story inside each one of us, waiting to be told. Tell yours with the newest Top-Level Domain -- .ME! You may now apply for Sunrise and Landrush registrations.

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Get a grip on your domains with NEW Preset Profiles!

GreatDomainRace — 2008-05-27T16:02:00Z

When you've got a large domain catalog, even the simplest tasks can be time-consuming. Our new Preset Profiles let you manage certain attributes - Domain Locking, Auto-Renewal, Nameservers and more - for an entire group of domains.

To set up your own Preset Profile, simply:

1. Log in to your Account Manager.
2. Go to "My Products" and click "Manage Domains."
3. Click the "Preset Profiles" folder.
4. Click "Add Preset Profile" and follow the steps.

Once your Preset Profile is set up, you can change the selected attributes for all assigned domains at once - WITHOUT affecting any of the other domain attributes. Log in and add your own Preset Profile today to start managing your domains more efficiently.

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What is ImageMagick?

GreatDomainRace — 2008-05-26T20:06:00Z

ImageMagick is a powerful set of image manipulation utilities that you can access through your code to create, edit, and compose bitmap images. There are many Web applications that use ImageMagick to manipulate images. If you are an experienced programmer, you can use Perl or PHP to access ImageMagick's convert utility.

Using ImageMagick, you can:

Convert an image from one format to another.
Resize, rotate, or add special effects to an image.
Easily create thumbnails on your Web page.
Create a transparent image suitable for use on the Web.
Turn a group of images into a GIF animation sequence.
Create a composite image by combining several separate image.
Draw shapes or text on an image.

All of our Linux hosting plans include ImageMagick. The convert path to ImageMagick, version 5 on our servers is:

/usr/bin/

The convert path to ImageMagick, version 6 on our servers is:

/usr/local/bin/

For more information about ImageMagick and how you can use it, visit the ImageMagick Web site.

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What is ASP.NET AJAX?

GreatDomainRace — 2008-05-25T21:02:00Z

ASP.NET AJAX is an ASP.NET framework from Microsoft for quickly creating interactive and highly-personalized Web experiences that work across all the most popular browsers.

With ASP.NET AJAX, you can:

Create next-generation interfaces with reusable AJAX Hosting components.
Enhance existing Web pages using powerful AJAX controls with support for all modern browsers.
Continue using Visual Studio 2005.
Access remote hosting services and data directly from the browser without writing a lot of complicated script.
For more information, see the Official Microsoft ASP.NET AJAX site.

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What is an Access Database?

GreatDomainRace — 2008-05-25T20:40:00Z

An Access database is a relational database contained in a single file that you can upload to a directory on your Web server. People typically create an Access database file using Microsoft Access or FrontPage.

An Access database is different than SQL Server or MySQL database because it is a flat file that you upload on your hosting server.

Many Web developers use Microsoft Access databases in conjunction with FrontPage Server Extensions. If you want to use an Access database with FrontPage extensions, FrontPage will automatically create all of the necessary folders and files for you.

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GreatDomainRace.com Cuts I.T. Overhead for Customers with Managed Servers

GreatDomainRace — 2008-05-24T19:16:00Z

GreatDomainRace.com, is expanding options for its dedicated server customers by adding a Managed Service Plan–a professional solution without the traditional costs.

GreatDomainRace.com’s advanced technical support will address needed patches, backups, monitoring and vulnerability assessments.

Customers can get the power of a dedicated server without having to perform all of the administrative tasks associated with an unmanaged account such as server startup, patching and anti-virus protection. Add-on services, with the purchase of a service contract, include security scans, backup and recovery, monitoring and escalation management, at no additional fee. Custom engineering options are also available, billed at a flat hourly rate.

The plan can be added to qualified dedicated hosting accounts during the purchase process. While users are provided with a basic startup environment, GreatDomainRace.com can also assist customers who have special needs. As with all dedicated servers accounts, customers can choose from a wide range of options including operating systems, RAM, hard drives, processors and firewalls. In addition, as with all GreatDomainRace.com services, the plan is backed by GreatDomainRace.com’s round the clock customer support.

For more information on GreatDomainRace.com dedicated server plans, visit http://greatdomainrace.com/dedicated_web_server.html

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What is a dedicated server?

GreatDomainRace — 2008-05-23T18:58:00Z

Unlike normal hosting plans, which put many customers' accounts on a single server, a dedicated server is reserved exclusively for the account and usage of a single customer. This means that the dedicated server customer has exclusive rights to their server's bandwidth, memory, and storage space, and performance is not affected by traffic and the usage patterns of other customers.

When you purchase a dedicated server, you are actually leasing a server box that is configured and set up according to your preferences, but remains at our data center. A dedicated server account provides you with a dedicated IP address and full control of server usage and software installation, with admin (root) access to the server.

You can use a dedicated server for a wide variety of purposes, including gaming servers, database management, and traffic-intensive Web sites. Dedicated servers are particularly useful for companies and individuals who run very-high-traffic Web sites or applications and who need the bandwidth, versatility, and consistent performance of a dedicated box.

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The Five Main Uses Of A Domain Name

GreatDomainRace — 2008-05-22T18:58:00Z

Domain names are one of the main elements that make up the World Wide Web. The official definition of a domain name is a Web address, such as yourdomain.com, that is linked to an IP address (which represents a physical point on the Internet). The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is the governing body that coordinates links between IP addresses and domain names across the Internet, so you can find Web sites by entering domain names instead of IP addresses into your Web browser. But lets simplify a domain name and break it down to its five main uses; forwarding, hosting, email, parking, and selling.

Domain forwarding is used when you want to point one domain name to another domain name. An example of when you would want to use domain forwarding is if you have a long affiliate URL and would like to make it shorter and more memorable. Example: yourdomain.com would forward to affiliate.com/1234/affiliateuser/yourID.

Hosting a domain name is when you use the domain name to put up a website. Hosting refers to the website files on a web server. The domain name acts like the "pointer" to that server and allows people access the website.

Custom domain email allows you to have and you@yourdomain.com email address. With ISP or other email provides, it can be difficult to get an email address that is easy to use or remember. Due to the high volume of users, the risk of selecting an email address that is already taken is high. Personalized domain email is easy to remember and access.

Domain parking allows you to gain revenue form domain names that are not being used for an official website. Parked domain use ads as a place holder, once one of the ads are click on, the domain owner earns revenue.

Some domain users buy and sell domain name by buying a domain at a lower rate and the "flipping" it for a profit. These domainers assess the value of domain names as investments. You can sell a domain name through several different mediums.

Domain names are the most visible aspect of the internet. Companies and individuals use domain names to brand themselves online and create their online identities. Start your online adventure today and get a domain name.

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Get your piece of the untapped Asian Internet market!

GreatDomainRace — 2008-05-21T19:50:00Z

Do you conduct business in Asia? Do you need wider coverage than .JP and .CN domains provide? Then register your .ASIA domain name today! Registering an .ASIA domain with GreatDomainRace.com not only makes it easy to manage your Web presence, it increases your exposure to the growing number of Internet users in the Asia-Pacific region.

Reach out to millions of Internet users in Asia.
Give your online identity an Asian flavor.
Protect your brand from others trying to take advantage of recognition generated by your .COM.

Ready to register? The only requirement is that you – or one of your contacts – live in any one of the 73 countries in the Asia-Pacific region. Don't miss your chance to connect with this untapped market. Register your .ASIA today and start enjoying free extras including Online Photo Filer, Quick Blogcast, Hosting with Web site builder, personalized email and much more.

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Need a Web site? Let our Custom Design Group build one for you!

GreatDomainRace — 2008-05-21T00:54:00Z

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GreatDomainRace.com offers Extended Validation(EV) Certificates

GreatDomainRace — 2008-05-21T00:27:00Z

GreatDomainRace.com, announced today that new Extended Validation (EV) SSL Certificates are available for sale and ready to install. An SSL Certificate is a digital credential that authenticates the identity of a Web site and encrypts information via Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology.

Created to establish online business identities, enable secure connections and promote online consumer confidence, EV SSLs set a higher standard for secure and successful online businesses. Like Turbo SSL® and High Assurance SSLs offered by GreatDomainRace.com, the new EV SSL offers industry-leading 256-bit encryption technology. A thorough, standardized verification process affords EV SSL owners an opportunity to tout completion of the most stringent vetting process for SSL encryption available today.

The EV SSL vetting process involves verifying the applying organization's identity and typically requires a letter from a representing attorney or accountant. While the new guidelines are strict, GreatDomainRace.com EV SSL certificates can be issued within two to four hours after all required documentation is received.

When users access sites encrypted with EV SSLs using Internet Explorer® 7, the first browser to distinguish EV certificates, the site's secure status is immediately evident. The browser's address bar reflects a green background and the name of the organization to which the certificate was issued, along with the familiar https:// prefix and padlock icon. Other browsers currently handle EV SSLs like normal certificates and are expected to distinguish them soon.

For more information about the new EV SSL Certificates, visit http://greatdomainrace.com/sslcert.html

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Test your Web site with Preview DNS!

GreatDomainRace — 2008-05-21T00:23:00Z

Before you launch your Web site or switch to GreatDomainRace.com, you want to make sure it behaves like you want, links work properly, and everything looks just right. Now, with Preview DNS, you can do exactly that. Test your Web site prior to launch on our hosting servers before modifying your domain’s DNS record and transferring your records. That way you can see exactly what your Web site visitors will see when you make the switch.

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The Value Applications now offering over 35 applications for hosting!

GreatDomainRace — 2008-05-21T00:17:00Z

Your customers’ hosting application resource is continually growing, now offering over 35 applications for your use with any Web Hosting plan.Two recent additions to that list include dotProject and phpFreeChat. dotProject is a Web-based project management application, which aims to help manage tasks, schedules, communication and sharing. phpFreeChat offers free, easy-to-install, fast, customizable and multi languages chat which supports a number of great communication features for your customers’ Web sites.

For more information on our web hosting applications visit: http://greatdomainrace.com/webhosting.html

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Basic Search Engine Optimization

GreatDomainRace — 2008-05-20T20:29:00Z

Search engines are the single best source of free website traffic. But getting to the top of the rankings takes alot of time and effort. Starting off on the right foot is important to be successful.

The two single most important factor of basic search engine optimization (SEO) is your TITLE and META Description tags. Now some people will argue that building backlinks and blogging are more important and I do agree with them, but I feel those are more advanced stages of SEO.

Your website title tag, which defines the content displayed in a browser's address bar when displaying a Web page, is one of the most important elements in the search engine optimization process for a Web page. Well-composed Title tags should contain clear, concise, coherent, and keyword-rich content. Because space for your title tag is limited do not waste that prime real estate by including your domain name or name of your business.

Your Meta Description tag determines what some search engines will show on their search results pages when listing your page. Consequently, the tags content should be descriptive, enticing and brief. Because search engines do scan this tag for keyword usage, Meta Description tags should include all of the keywords for which the Web page is being optimized. However, the main purpose of this tag is to be a description of what content is on your entire web page. By having a precise Meta Description tag can ensure that your website is being seen by the correct audience.

Perfecting the combo or Title and Meta description tags can take some time and research, but it is well worth it. Free target website traffic from search engines starts with basic Search Engine Optimization.

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