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It is an idea that is a little on the techie side, but is a lot more personal than a camera or cellphone – start with a web domain name. You can can explore endless possibilities based on an initial idea of a personalised domain name, from a pretty website, awesome photo blog, eye-catching online photo album to a custom photography portfolio and online store. It can be a great gift by itself or can be combined with a hosted-Wordpress photo blog to become the greatest surprise gift.

Here are some reasons why it is a good idea:

10. No instructions in Chinese to fumble through. No assembly required.
9. It is easier to find a good domain name than an iPhone 5.
8. It’s surely hypoallergenic.
7. Save a tree — you don’t have to wrap it!
6. No chance of receiver getting the same gift (domain) from somebody else.
5. Give someone the secret identity they’ve always wanted.
4. May increase in value over time like a good real estate.
3. The $6.95 domain can be passed down from generation to generation like a great story.
2. Does not take any space in the house.
1. You can buy it at 11:59 p.m. before that special day and still have it in time.

Owning a domain only gives you the rights to the name, e.g., johnandmary.com. It is like a declaration that the name is yours. You can go to any of the web domain registration companies such as Godaddy or Namecheap to purchase a domain name.

More Gifts Ideas

But in case you essentially wish to use the domain name for a website, email, and so on, you have to have the domain hosted. Owning one with no hosting it is actually referred to as “parking” the domain. Less than $10 a month gets you hosting for that domain. We have been using Hostgator for more than 8 years and it has been the best one out of 30+ hosting companies that we have tried. So bottom line, $120 (or less) buys a hosted domain for a year.

Now once you have a domain hosted, you can create a beautiful website based on the templates given at the hosting company. You can also get an online photo album for the domain. You can even help that special someone to start an online business. But you need to get the right hosting service. See the next section about how to choose a good host.

A domain is so “cyber” that you may want something solid to go along with it. And also the apparent option could possibly be a set of beautiful business cards with the new domain particulars on them. VistaPrint will print 250 business cards in color for 20 bucks (or totally free for new clients, with a nominal $10 shipping-handling charge).

Best Places to Buy

There are about 70 gazillion web sites that let you register domain names, and a further 30 gazillion that will host that name for you. And there is certainly plenty of overlap. There are also plenty of sites that will help you find a hosting company; check out Web Hosting Comparison and best hosting services.

If you do not have the time to research for the best domain registration company or web hosting, then here is our recommendations:

Best Domain Registrar:

• Netfirms for the cheapest .COM domain registration
• Godaddy for cheap $1.99 .INFO domains

Best Domain Hosting:

• Hostgator for most comprehensive DIY hosting including Sitebuilders with 4000+ unique templates, one-click-installer for lots of web applications, shopping cart, forum, and much more. You can easily install the photo gallery application such as 4images, Coppermine, and Piwigo or choose a more popular platform such as WordPress, Joomla or Drupal to create an online photo gallery. Click here to try for a penny.
• Weebly for simple website builder with beautiful templates. Nothing fancy but straightforward easy-to-use website creation tool. Click here to try for free.

The longer you wait, the higher the chances you will lose the name you want.
Go to Godaddy, Netfirms or Namecheap to purchase a domain name now.

Domain Name Suggestions

What do you do if the name you want is taken? Be creative. Change the word order. Use .net, .org, .name, & others. Try synonyms. Here are more ideas:

• Use names: www.PamsPlace.com or www.CarlysCreek.com
• Small business owner name: www.PeterPawnShop.com or www.SallysStudio.com
• Use nicknames: www.RockRhumney.com or www.AwesomeAthur.com
• Incorporate job: www.LouiseaLawyer.com or www.DrDawsonCowell.com
• Incorporate a persons interests: www.GolferGeorge.com
• Incorporate a quirks: www.ScreaminSamantha.com
• Make a statement: www.ILoveLucy.com or www.BewareOfChristian.com
• Name of pet: www.MollysDad.com

Photo printing online is easy with Snapfish.

Snapfish is HP’s global digital photo printing service with over 90 million customers in 22 countries world-wide.

They can offer you quality prints of your digital photos and a wide range of personalised photo gifts. Additional prints are just 5p each with our pre-pay option (or 9p as standard) and you can turn your photos into stunning photo gifts from calendars and canvas prints to posters and photo books within minutes!

You can now claim your free printing credits by following these three simple steps:

1. Click here to sign up for a free Snapfish account, or login with your already created account.
2. Upload your photos. New customers receive FREE 6×4″ PHOTO PRINTING CREDITS which are valid for 60 days.
3. Print orders will be delivered straight to your door within 1 – 3 days.

It is easy to print photos for free these days. Just choose photos from these websites or upload from your PC or mobile phone:

50 free prints are 6″x4″ for new customers of Truprint.

Credits will be applied as soon as first photo is uploaded, and will expire after 60 days so hurry.

All coupon codes are one time use only and cannot be used in conjunction with any other Truprint promotion.

Truprint reserves the right to remove this offer at any time without prior notice.

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One special offer from Vistaprint!

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Show your most precious photos one page at a time. Select from over 80 designs and add text and tell your side story.

The free photo book includes 20 pages with the option to add more.

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