Frequently Asked Questions

A Domain Name is your Showcase on the Web. Its just like acquiring a Shop or Showroom in a lavish area or a running market. Technically, it is the name given to the IP(Internet Protocol) Address that refrences a website hosted on a webserver connected with the official gateways to the Internet, normally done by the ISPs(Internet Service Providers) who either provide shared or dedicated webhosting in their Data Centres where each website is alloted an IP Address and certain web space where the data and files can be stored. Domain Names are followed by extensions called Top Level Domains(TLDs).

Why do I need it?

Internet is the future of Business. Many companies have started converting their business online through E-commerce applications and solutions. Domain Names provide a quick and easy way for your clients and customers to find you on the Web. A Domain Name is a very valuable asset to a company or an individual. If you are sure that you don't need it today, we are sure you will need one later and then it may become too late as someone else with the same name might have made the website with your name.

How can I register a Domain Name?

A Domain Name may be registered on the web through any registering authority or reseller. This must be taken care of that you do get all the rights and Contact Names like Billing, Administrative in your own name. We provide World Class Domain Registration Services. Please Click Here to learn more.

How can I sell a Domain Name?

If your Domain Name is already registered with one of several Domain Name registrars on the Web, please visit the GreatDomains home page and click on "Sell a Domain." From here you will set up an account, free of charge, and list your Domain Names for sale. There is no charge to list a Domain Name, Web site, or Internet-based business for sale and no charge if the listing does not sell. However, we do charge a certain commission of Rs. 5,000 + 10% of the Selling Price from the seller. You may find the buyer directly, but its never sure that you are going to get the money you want. We assure you of the Payment at the right time and transfer of domain without any tension.

How can I buy a Domain Name?

Tired of looking for a good name for your Internet Business? We have the solution. Just go through all the Domain Names we have and we are sure you will find a name you are looking for and even if you don't, you can register a new or make an offer on a Domain Name which is already registered. We will contact the owner of that Domain on our behalf and let you know of the proceedings. There are no fees charged to the buyer for this service. The Seller pays all fees. For a standard, negotiated sale listing, simply submit an offer using our interactive form. We will forward your offer to the Seller and notify you whether your offer has been accepted, rejected, or if there is a counteroffer. If your offer is accepted, you will be mailed a purchase contract requiring your signature and detailed instructions, similar to those used in a real estate or business opportunity transaction. To get started, click on Buy a Domain

Is it legal to Buy or Sell Domain Names?

Yes, it is very much legal as long as it does not infringe with the Trademark of any other company. It very much depends on the specifics of the case also. People have and are making millions of Rupees by selling their Domain Names. Click here for more.

Can a Domain Name ownership be transferred?

Yes, it can be but you must take care in that case. A person may get your Domain Name transferred and not even pay you for that. You must utilise our services for this.

What is Cyber Squatting?

If you own a trademark and find that someone is holding it hostage as a domain name until you pay a large sum for it, you may be the victim of cybersquatting. Cybersquatting means registering, trafficking in, or using a domain name with bad-faith intent to profit from the goodwill of a trademark belonging to someone else.

What is the value of my Domain Name?

This is indeed a very difficult task to determine or estimate the value of a Domain Name, which has yet not been developed into a Web Site. However, you can get a good estimation by utilising our services. Click Here for more.

Do I pay a commission if I find a buyer independently?

No, you need not pay us anything if you find a buyer your self, but if someone makes an offer on your Domain Name, we won't let you know his/her Contact immidiately, but if you insist we can let you know the Top Buyers for your Domain by taking a flat fee of Rs. 3,000 per buyer.

I am a Starter, I don't know what price should I ask for my Domain Name?

You need not worry, you may be a starter, but we are not and we are here to help you. Go through the Domains listed and their asking prices and you can make a rough estimation for your Domain. If you want, we provide a professional service called Domain Valuation for which we charge very nominal fee and give a Report on what your Domain deserves. Click Here for more.

How would I come to know if someone makes an offer on my Domain?

We will send a Mail to you when we recieve an offer on your Domain along with the Offer Price. You can see the offers you have made on other Domain Names by going on the "My Offers" page in your "My Account".

How do I find Domain Names?

Click on the "Buy a Web Site" link and search for the Domain Name or you can make an offer on a Domain already registered with some other person/company.

How does Websites4india make revenue in this Buying and Selling of Domains?

Websites4india charges certain amount of flat fee and commission on some of the various Services it provides.

What is a Featured Domain?

Feature Domain is the Domain we recommend to Buyers who have less time to browse and want to know the best names we have classified.

How can I make my Domain Featured?

A Domain Name listed on Websites4india can be featured in 2 ways, either by specifying the same at the time of adding it to the site, or by selecting it in the "My Listing" page.

What is the OnResale page?

This is the page we provide for parking your Domain Name with us, which means that if you have a Domain Name registered and have listed the same in Websites4india, you can forward your URL to this page, which is http://www.websites4india.com/onresale.asp

What are Expired Domains?

These are the Domain Names which are Expired everyday due to carelessness or non-payment at the time of renewal. You can take advantage of this if you the know the Domain Names by re-registering them. Click Here for more.

I still have unanswered questions...

If you still have further queries, you can ask them by Clicking Here or by contacting us.