Domain name registration?

Question

I need help. I'm looking to register a domain name, and there's so many people doing it these days....can anyone give me some solid pointers here or guide me to an online resource to answer my questions? This would be for a business I'm interested in starting....it is a membership/networking/informat... driven business (NOT an MLM), basically I'd provide some info for free but offer a membership with special additional perks and $ saving opportunities at venues my members would be highly interested in.

I'm looking to have my questions answered prior to committing to any one provider...everyone's promising help, but I'm not sure what I really need. Anyone who's traveled this path before me, I'd appreciate any info/advice you have.

Answer 1

Try out: http://www.register.com/retail/index.rcmx

Answer 2

Try the 1st one below:

http://www.icann.org/faq/

Once you understand a wee bit about how domain names work, then the next one is a list of somewhat-biased reviews based on people's perferences and experiences:

http://www.namepros.com/registerindex.php

To help narrow down your search, I suggest you disregard those listed as "Reseller" under that link and focus on those that say "Yes" under the line Registrar.

Once you feel you've learned what you want to learn, then jot down your needs and compare them with those who you think matches them close.

Good luck with your research. :)