<a href="https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/the-communication-and-internet-network-server-room.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-435" title="the-communication-and-internet-network-server-room" src="https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/the-communication-and-internet-network-server-room-150x150.jpg" alt="web hosting and domain name" width="150" height="150" /></a>  Three steps are required in launching a new website.  Two of the most important steps are deciding what company you will use for your web hosting and domain name.  In a perfect world every web host and domain registrar would be perfect and honest, however that's not the case.

Steps:

Selecting a web hosting and domain name registrar

1.) Make sure the hosting company you register your domain name with places your information on file.  Never allow a company to list themselves as the owner of your domain name.  Every domain name is required to list three contacts that include an address, telephone number, and name.  We register domains for our clients, however we always ensure they own their own domain name.  ITX Design has been offering web hosting for over 10 years and we've had to deal with some pretty nasty web hosting and domain name companies that held domains hostage or tried to sell them.  The only time you should list another contact is if you're using Domain Whois Privacy.  If you decide to use Domain Whois Privacy be sure

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