Every time you register a domain name, your name, address and phone number are entered into a public database that can be viewed and used by anyone. This exposes your personal information to spammers, telemarketers and other undesired third parties.

There is a way to protect your personal information. Interactive Villages's WHOIS Privacy service allows you to retain your domain name without having to expose your personal information to the public.

Click here to register your domain for Whois Privacy

What is a domain name and what can it do for you?

A domain name provides an online identity and a contact point for your business, organization, or project. Almost every transaction on the Internet relies on a domain name to conduct commerce, display Web pages, deliver e-mail, and more. For example, these Internet addresses depend on the domain amazon.com:

http://www.amazon.com
feedback@amazon.com

You can register any domain name ending in .com, .org, or .net (and other top-level domains), provided the name is not in use by another party. Use the Domain Search above to look up potential names, to secure the name you want, and to get additional hosting.

Prominent businesses often register several domains, one for their primary brand and one for each product. Some companies even register extras, such as their stock ticker or other names, as a defense against competitors and vocal critics. Guess who owns each of these domain names:

windows.com
dellkorea.com
intc.com

Do you own all the domains relevant to your business? Use our Domain Search (above) to find out!