Without internet domain names then it could not be all that easy to remember websites using IP addresses. People won't have a good means of accessing WebPages without IP addresses. IP addresses have made it possible for people from different corners of the world to share information perhaps about their expertise.

There are two ways of acquiring a domain name. The first one is by paying to use it for a certain period of time. The second one is by getting one free of charge. Whichever way chosen, all domain names are registered for a maximum of ten years, right!

You know, it's amazing, there are so many people still searching for free internet domain names. How I wish they knew... knew that there is no such thing as a free internet domain names.

Here is what you should know. Next time you see free - - just know that there is a catch. It's a give, take world.

Beware Using Free Internet Domain Names

• Catch Number One

Yes, they'll give you as many free internet domain names as you want. In return when you put up your site expect to see all kinds of advertisement banners on your site that you'll have no control over.

• Catch Number Two

99.9% chances are, the domain name you get will be a sub-domain name. For instance here is my ugly domain name www.your-inforcom.com . Now when you sign up for free internet domain names what you actually get is not a domain name, like the one I have shown you above, but a sub domain name, here is how a sub domain name would look like www.domainnames.nikenya.com.

Free Internet Domain Names Are Usually Long Sub Domain

I think that's obvious to you, the free domain names which are usually long name sub-domains will be hard to:

1. Market and promote.

2. Memorize or remember.

3. Brand with your product or service.

Reasons Why Not Get Free Internet Domain Names

But forget about the catch for now, Let us get serious here. The main big reason why you should never even think of getting free internet domain names is this. Ask yourself:

• What if your website becomes so successful in attracting a lot of visitors?

• What if your site gains credibility and search engine ranking - high pr?

• What if you have spend so much money to advertise and develop your site using the free internet domain names?

And then you want to move your site to a new host or obtain a new unique domain name (which is actually less than $10 right now). I will save you the trouble of thinking. Here is the most likely scenario.

You'll not be able to move your site, unless you're willing to start all over again from scratch.

It's your choice; get free internet domain names if you're just pursuing a hobby that you care little about even if you were to lose everything associated with your hobby.

On the other hand for any serous activity or business, do yourself a favor forget about free internet domain names and secure one today.

If you're new to internet domain names, read the seven essential reasons why own your unique domain name here.