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See If A Domain Already Exists

The internet is a major source of information that most people use on a daily basis. In just a matter of seconds people can find just about any type of information they are searching for. By typing in just a few key words people can look up the specific domain name information they desire. There are certain websites that are set up specifically to help people search for the information they are looking for.

Using a search specific website can be convenient for many people. These sites are set up to bring up the most popular search results for a specific topic, instead of just bringing up random information. People commonly use these types of sites when they are looking for a specific domain name or are trying to find a particular business name. The sites are helpful because they also give people alternative options in addition to what they were looking for originally.

One popular website that people like to use is the Whois database. People go to the website and type in the key phrase Whois, followed by who they are looking for. A list of results will then be displayed and a person can choose the correct information they need from that list. This service is useful for people who are trying to start a website because it allows them to see if the domain name they are considering has already been taken by someone else.

One thing that is nice for people is that there is no charge to use the Whois database. This gives people the opportunity to look up information that will be useful to them without having to pay for the service. If a person is trying to start a website for their own personal use or especially for their business, it is critical that they don’t choose a name that is already being utilized by someone else.

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