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Find Domain Name Typos Faster

Mitch — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:23:36 +0000

People often say it is a good idea to register domain name typos. Why? Well, when somebody accidently types in the wrong domain name, you want to make sure they still get to your web site at large. For example, did you know Google has Gooogle.com registered?

To help you find some of the domain names to register we have ErrorNow. To use this domain name error search tool, all you need to do is type in your domain name, hit the TAB key and then hit the button labeled, “Make Error” when it is available. Once you do, you’ll get a number of different options like this:

There are just some of the results I got when I searched for my own domain name, mitchkeeler.com.

For now only 2 types of errors are caught:

Errors made by forgot to type a character
Errors made by press a nearby character

Once you have made a list of some that you would like to register – you can leave the ErrorNow site, login to your Customer Account Page at Lunarpages, and register them to use with the web site you have with us. So the next type somebody accidently types in the wrong domain name, you can easily send them to the right web site, your web site.

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Premium Domain Search with Lunarpages

Mitch — Fri, 15 May 2009 15:14:26 +0000

Did you know that Lunarpages also provides a way for you to purchase what would be considered, premium domains? These are domain names that go for top dollar because they are in very high demand. For example, what blogging teacher wouldn’t enjoy having the domain blogteacher.com? All you do is type in the keyword you are looking for, and then hit the “Go” button.

To access our premium domain shopping tool, check out our domain name registration page, and then click on the tab labeled “Premium Domains”. You can pick up a regular domain name registration from here too, for as low as $12.95 per year.

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Domain Name FAQ

Mitch — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:18:01 +0000

By Mitch “The Hostmaster” Keeler

From time to time we do receive a few frequently asked questions about our domain name registrations. I figured I would tackle a few of the most often asked ones here to help out any other current Lunarpages customers with questions or new ones who may not know yet.

What type of domains can Lunarpages register?

Lunarpages can register .com, .org, .us, .biz, .info, .name, .net, and .co.uk.

How can current customers register an additional domain name with Lunarpages?

You can add domain name registrations right from our Customer Account Page. New domain name registrations only cost $9.95 per domain name and then the same price for every year after that.

What if we don’t have a credit card on record with our account?

If that is the case, all you need to do is e-mail support@lunarpages.com with the following:

Primary Domain Name:
User Name:
Home Address:
First/Last Digits of Your Password:
New Domain You Would Like to Register:

How can we transfer our domain name registered elsewhere to Lunarpages?

Send the same information as requested above to the same address, and we can get that taken care of for you there too. Here are a few more articles that should help you with any and all of your domain name questions you might have:

Also don’t forget about your free domain for life you get with the Basic and Business hosting plans. :)

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Help Setting Up Sub Domains

Mitch — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 14:12:59 +0000

Author: Mitch Keeler

Getting going with a sub domain inside of cPanel isn’t that difficult of a task to do – if you know the right steps to take to make it happen. The sub domain option allows you to add sub domains to your account. This feature is very useful as people can access subdirectories in your site through a simpler domain name than using your domain name and directory names.

This URL:

http://www.lunarpages.com/bob/

is harder to remember and access than:

http://bob.lunarpages.com

Here are the steps in setting up a sub domain from your Lunarpages cPanel:

1. To access the sub domain maintenance menu, click on the icon above the word sub domains on the main screen of your cPanel interface.

2. Enter the prefix for the sub domain in the first blank field. This will be what comes before your domain name (such as “bob” in our earlier example). Click the “add” button. If the sub domain was added successfully, the following will appear (except sub.domain.com will be the prefix you are using, and your domain): The subdomain, sub.domain.com has been added.

3. Now go back by clicking on “Go Back” on the current web page.

4. To make the sub domain work, select it from the drop box next to setup redirection and click on setup redirection.

5. Enter the URL which you wish the sub domain to display in the blank field, and click on save.

Now you should be all set with your sub domain. Of course, if you ever have any problems you can always come talk with support@lunarpages.com for grade A quality support.

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+ Sub/Addon/Parked Domains

Over the month of November I am going to be going over some basics for all of our cPanel users here at Lunarpages. Each Wednesday I’ll be coming a new topic so stay tuned, and if you have any suggestions be sure to leave a comment and let us know.

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Domain Name Game with Lunarpages

Mitch — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 11:52:29 +0000

Author: Mitch Keeler

How easy is multiple domain management with Lunarpages? If you have the Basic, Business or Windows plan it couldn’t get any easier. The Basic plan comes with 10 free add-on domains. The Business plan comes with 10 free add-on domains.

The Windows plan comes with 1 free add-on domain. After your first free add-on domain on the Windows plan, additional add-on domains can be purchased for $2.50 per month. If you have a valid credit card on file, you can purchase additional addon domains online via our Customer Account Page.

Login with your cPanel or Plesk username (depending on the hosting account type) and password, then choose the Upgrades / Addons Menu. Or Email sales@lunarpages.com to enable more.

Each domain will resolve to it’s own name and content like a separate web site. They do share the resources of the account with the primary domain. With the disk space and bandwidth limits Lunarpages gives you though, you should have some to spare. A couple of additional features worth mentioning would be that addon domains can have their own email addresses and can use any database on the account.

When it comes to multiple domain name management, we have you covered from http all the way to your .com.

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Domain Propigation Time Killers

Mitch — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 10:53:00 +0000

Author: Mitch Keeler

One problem you have to deal with at every web host out there is the whole issue of domain name propagation. While you wait for your domain to start working for everybody around the globe – here are a few suggestions for things to do to pass the time.

Write your favorite member of the Lunarpages support team a fan letter. Can never love your web host too much – right?

You could always go introduce yourself to your fellow clients and Lunar-peeps over at the Lunarforums! There are many helpful (and mighty friendly) people there that have made those forums their home. Of course we might have a few odd cousins in there too – but what family doesn’t have its black sheep?

Go let your old web host know where you made your new home at. Just make sure you don’t need your old hosting account there anymore. Then again, there was a reason why you left – and chances are they will not get back to you before you get yourself nice and cozy here at Lunarpages.

Learn a little more about your web hosting account. That plan page you went through has lots of information on the new hosting plan you call home. Go review it and the knowledge base to make sure you will be ready and set when you are able to go.

Have any other suggestions?

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7 Ways to Use Your Free For Life Domain

Mitch — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 15:12:13 +0000

Author: Mitch Keeler

Lunarpages provides their Basic hosting plan customers with one free domain name for life. All annual plans include a domain name for FREE! It will be free for as long as you host with Lunarpages. The domain is registered in your name, you own it and have complete control over it.

1. You could register your primary domain name in another domain name extension. Lunarpages can register .com, .org, .name, .us, .biz, .info, .net, .ca and .co.uk domain names.

2. Have a child? It is never too early to register their name as a domain name. It might be taken up soon and if they want it later on in life – they will thank you for registering it early.

3. You could use the extra free domain name registration to start up your Golden Girls fan site. Ok, this might not be a dream that everybody has had – but that Betty White is just so darn adorable for a senior citizen, don’t you agree?

4. You need a blog. Everybody else has one – and did I mention that Lunarpages makes a fine home for WordPress installs? That could be yet another good project to use your free domain for life on.

5. Well we talked about childrens’ names, but what about yours? Is it registered already? If not – this would be a good reason and chance to pick it up for nothing.

6. You can transfer a domain name over from another domain name register as well. If you have your favorite domain somewhere else, just pay $9.95 to move it over and we can set it up as your free domain name for life.

7. Register a domain name for your Lunarpages fan site. With all the goodies you get with Lunarpages its hard not to love us. Just make sure you don’t make it a Golden Girls and Lunarpages fan site – that would just be a little on the creepy side.

So there you have a few ideas to get you started. Now I have one more helpful tip to pass along your way about Lunarpages and the free domains for life. Did you know that Business hosting plan customers get four of them?