Useful Tips On How To Register Domain Names In Oman

1. Useful Tips On How To Register Domain Names In Oman Placing a website on the internet starts with registering a domain name and one of the most common questions often asked is: ‘How can I register my domain name? For anyone who is just getting started in the world of domains, hosting, and websites, this is an important step to global expansion and the answer to that question is quite simple: first, decide on the domain name you want and make sure it is available. If your business enterprise deals mostly in the south-eastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula (Asia), you may want to consider a local domain registrar in Oman for example. There are not many technical rules or restrictions in obtaining domain names in Oman. You can register any domain name, as long it is available and if it consists only of alphanumeric characters (a-z, A-Z, 0-9) and hyphens. Remember, you cannot use spaces in domain names. Technically speaking, it offers you an infinite number of possibilities. However, not all domain names in Oman are created equal. First, you should not think of domain names as just internet addresses. It should fit your business enterprise and perhaps relate to the products or services you offer. You may also want to consider choosing a domain registrar. In Oman, any premier IT Managed Services provider, for example, can register a domain on your behalf, but you will need to buy the domain. Buy only the services you need. Each registrar offers different packages tailored to help you design and market your website, or even help you climb the rankings in internet search engines. These services can be useful, so if you feel you can benefit from them, go ahead, but never be forced into anything. The Domain Name System (DNS) on the internet, stores various kinds of information related to domain names. Most importantly is that it changes the computer's hostname or domain name, to an IP address. It also lists email exchange servers that accept email for each domain. Because DNA provides a global keyword-based directory, it is an essential component of today's Internet. A domain name becomes your electronic address on the internet, much like your current home address. Before you can build a house, you will need to obtain or buy the land first and this is exactly the same when you register a domain name, with the only difference it

2. being in cyberspace. Once you have registered a domain name, you basically own some small part in cyberspace. There are numerous domain registrars or companies that can register domain names in Oman and it is up to you to decide who you want to work with, but first do some thorough research on the company by, for example, looking on their website what other services they offer and whether it is a credible company. To register a.OM, COM.OM or. CO.OM domain, the domain owner must have a registered company or trademark where the name should match the name of the requested domain. It is important to know that the company or trademark must be from the same country as the owner and that the owner must have a local administrative contact in Oman. However, if you do not meet this requirement, a premier IT Managed Service provider in Oman can register the domain in the name of their local representatives and then make it available to you. Note, that this option may hold additional costs for you. You should only opt for a company that offers professional services and one that is experienced domain registrants in the international domain name registration. Few people know that by registering as a .om domain name you climb the rankings or positions in search engines like Yahoo, Bing, Google and, Yandex. This will ultimately strengthen marketing and sales for your actual and possible customers across the region of Oman. About us Oman Data Park is the Sultanate’s premier IT Managed Services provider and was established in 2012. They offer a superior Tier 3 Data Centre network providing cybersecurity and cloud services. Because the demand for ICT services is ever-increasing, they aim to lead the development of cutting-edge technology provision. They serve over 500 government, corporate, and SME organizations, and their cost-effective and secure solutions enable them to focus on their primary goals, while they manage their IT development. Oman Data Park has won numerous awards including Best Digital Data Centre in the Middle East at the Telecom World Middle East Awards 2019 and Fortinet’s Best Managed Security Services Provider Award 2019. They also operate Oman’s only Virtual Data Center – Nebula, their Cyber Security Centre, and the newly launched Professional Services as a Service are all a part of our OpEx models, offering economical pay-as-you-grow models that facilitate Infrastructure as a Service, Network as a Service, Data Centre as a Service, Disaster Recovery as a Service, and Application as a Service. For more information visit https://www.omandatapark.com/.