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'''Register.com''' is a web hosting and internet domain register company based on NY, USA.  

'''Register.com''' is a web hosting and internet domain register company based in NY, USA.  

The company mainly sells registrations for general extension i.e. .com, .net, .org , .co , .biz and also country based extensions i.e. .uk, .us, .jp, .ca etc.The company serves an extensive range of customers from individuals and small businesses to large corporations, and it has more than 2.5 million domain names under its management. <ref>[http://biz.yahoo.com/ic/99/99569.html Yahoo! Finance]</ref>

The company mainly sells registrations for general extension i.e. .com, .net, .org, .co, .biz and also country based extensions i.e. .uk, .us, .jp, .ca, etc. The company serves an extensive range of customers from individuals and small businesses to large corporations, and it has more than 2.5 million domain names under its management. <ref>[http://biz.yahoo.com/ic/99/99569.html Yahoo! Finance]</ref>

The company also offers Email Package, website hosting, website developing, security solutions, internet marketing etc services. The headquarter of Register.com is in New York city and it has has branches in Baltimore and Halifix, USA, in London, England and in Nova Scotia, Canada.  

The company also offers email packaging, website hosting, website developing, security solutions, and internet marketing services. The headquarters of Register.com is located in New York city and has branches in Baltimore and Halifix, United States, London, England, and Nova Scotia, Canada.  

==History==

==History==

* Register.com was one of the first five [[Testbed Registrars|testbed Registrars]] for the competitive Shared Registry System announced by ICANN in 1999.<ref>[http://www.wallonie-isoc.org/Internet_Documents-en-francais/Hobbes_Internet-Timeline_trad.htm Robert H'obbes' Internet Timeline ]</ref>

* Register.com was one of the first five [[Testbed Registrars|testbed Registrars]] for the competitive Shared Registry System announced by ICANN in 1999.<ref>[http://www.wallonie-isoc.org/Internet_Documents-en-francais/Hobbes_Internet-Timeline_trad.htm Robert H'obbes' Internet Timeline ]</ref>

* In 2000, Register.com issued an IPO and began trading on the NASDAQ under ticker symbol RCOM pricing its share at $24.<ref>[http://news.cnet.com/Register.com-prices-IPO-at-24/2100-12_3-264964.html cnet News ]</ref> In 2004 the company was listed by VeriSign as one of the top domain name registrars in the world.

* In 2000, Register.com issued an IPO and began trading on the NASDAQ under ticker symbol RCOM pricing its share at $24.<ref>[http://news.cnet.com/Register.com-prices-IPO-at-24/2100-12_3-264964.html cnet News ]</ref> In 2004, the company was listed by VeriSign as one of the top domain name registrars in the world.

* Register.com parted ways with co-founder and CEO Richard Forman in June, 2003.<ref>[http://www.internetnews.com/bus-news/article.php/2222401/Forman-Out-as-Registercom-CEO.htm Internetnews.com]</ref> Peter Forman, brother of Richard Forman and co-foundeder of the company assumed the president and CEO position the very same day. Peter Foreman resiged as CEO in February 2005.

* Register.com parted ways with co-founder and CEO Richard Forman in June, 2003.<ref>[http://www.internetnews.com/bus-news/article.php/2222401/Forman-Out-as-Registercom-CEO.htm Internetnews.com]</ref> Peter Forman, brother of Richard Forman and co-foundeder of the company assumed the role as President and CEO the very same day. Peter Foreman resigned as CEO in February 2005.

* In 2006 Register.com was sold to the San Francisco-based private equity firm [[Vector Capital Corporation]] for about 200 million dollars.<ref>[http://www.redherring.com/Home/13093 Red Herring]</ref> [[David Moore]] was appointed as inturim CEO of the company by Vector Capital after the acquisition. <ref>[http://www.sonostarventures.com/moore_bio.htm Sonostar Ventures]</ref>. During his time, the company focused on cost reduction through better business practices and was successful in the process.  

* In 2006, Register.com was sold to the San Francisco-based private equity firm [[Vector Capital Corporation]] for approximately $200 million.<ref>[http://www.redherring.com/Home/13093 Red Herring]</ref> [[David Moore]] was appointed as interim CEO of the company by Vector Capital after the acquisition. <ref>[http://www.sonostarventures.com/moore_bio.htm Sonostar Ventures]</ref>. During his time, the company focused on cost reduction through better business practices.  

* On November 1, 2006, register.com announced appointment of [[Larry Kutscher]], as Chief Executive Officer of the company.<ref>[http://www.crainsnewyork.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061101/FREE/61101010/1064/newsletter01 Crain's New York Business.com]</ref>. Under Kutscher, Register.com continued the strategy of supporting small business owners and entrepreneurs.<ref>[http://voices.washingtonpost.com/small-business/2008/05/qa_with_registercom_ceo_larry.html The Washington Post]</ref>

* On November 1st, 2006, Register.com announced the appointment of [[Larry Kutscher]] as CEO of the company.<ref>[http://www.crainsnewyork.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061101/FREE/61101010/1064/newsletter01 Crain's New York Business.com]</ref>. Under Kutscher, Register.com continued the strategy of supporting small business owners and entrepreneurs.<ref>[http://voices.washingtonpost.com/small-business/2008/05/qa_with_registercom_ceo_larry.html The Washington Post]</ref>

* Kutscher served as CEO of Register.com until July 2010<ref>[http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/press/larry-kutscher-new-ceo,1506537.html Earth Times ]</ref>. In July 2010, Register.com was acquired by [[Web.com]] for about $135 million.<ref>[http://www.dailyfinance.com/story/web-com-register-com/19520249/ Daily Finance ]</ref>

* Kutscher served as CEO of Register.com until July 2010<ref>[http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/press/larry-kutscher-new-ceo,1506537.html Earth Times ]</ref>. In July 2010, Register.com was acquired by [[Web.com]] for about $135 million.<ref>[http://www.dailyfinance.com/story/web-com-register-com/19520249/ Daily Finance ]</ref>

==Awards==

==Awards==

Register.com received frequent awards and recognitions for their role of pioneer business entity in Internet and web business.  They have recived "An Outstanding Customer Service Experience"

Register.com received frequent awards and recognitions for their role of pioneer business entity in Internet and web business.  They have received "An Outstanding Customer Service Experience"

By J.D. Power and Associates for the year 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, "Shared Hosting Provider"

by J.D. Power and Associates for 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009, "Shared Hosting Provider"

By The Web Host Directory for the year 2008 & 2009, "Editors Choice Award" by HostingFindMyHost.com for the year 2009.<ref>[http://www.register.com/about/awards.rcmx Register.com ]</ref> They have also achived "#1 Shared Hosting Provider" award by The Web Host Directory for the year 2005 & 2006 "Users Choice Award" by Name Intelligence in 2005 and "Stevie Award Finalist" American Business Awards - 2005. They were rated number one in Top 10 Best Rated Website Hosting Reviews by Website-Hosting-Reviews.net. <ref>[http://www.website-hosting-reviews.net/ Website-Hosting-Reviews.net]</ref>

by The Web Host Directory for 2008 and 2009, "Editors Choice Award" by HostingFindMyHost.com for 2009<ref>[http://www.register.com/about/awards.rcmx Register.com ]</ref>, the "#1 Shared Hosting Provider" award by The Web Host Directory for 2005 and 2006, the "Users Choice Award" by Name Intelligence in 2005 and "Stevie Award Finalist" American Business Awards for 2005. They were rated number one in Top 10 Best Rated Website Hosting Reviews by Website-Hosting-Reviews.net. <ref>[http://www.website-hosting-reviews.net/ Website-Hosting-Reviews.net]</ref>

==ICANN Registrar Accreditation==

==ICANN Registrar Accreditation==

In march 1999, [[ICANN]] Board posted the Statement of Registrar Accreditation Policy to implement a program for registrar accreditation for the .com, .net, and .org top-level domains. From March 11 to April 8, 1999, [[ICANN]] accepted applications from entities seeking accreditation to participate as one of the five domain name registrars in the [[SRS]] Testbed Program.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/registrars/accreditation-history.htm ICANN.org ]</ref>

In March 1999, [[ICANN]] Board posted the Statement of Registrar Accreditation Policy to implement a program for registrar accreditation for the .com, .net, and .org top-level domains. From March 11 to April 8, 1999, [[ICANN]] accepted applications from entities seeking accreditation to participate as one of the five domain name registrars in the [[SRS]] Testbed Program.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/registrars/accreditation-history.htm ICANN.org ]</ref>

On April 21, 1999, [[ICANN]] announced Register.com was one of the first five testbed registrars for the competitive Shared Registry System. On June 7, the company began operations under this name as a paid registrar in the .com, .net and .org domains along with [[AOL]], [[CORE]], [[France Telecom]]/[[Oléane]] and [[MelbourneIT]]. Register.com is the first registrar to come online on 7 June. <ref>[http://www.wallonie-isoc.org/Internet_Documents-en-francais/Hobbes_Internet-Timeline_trad.htm Robert H'obbes' Internet Timeline ]</ref>

On April 21, 1999, [[ICANN]] announced Register.com was one of the first five testbed registrars for the competitive Shared Registry System. On June 7, the company began operations under this name as a paid registrar in the .com, .net and .org domains along with [[AOL]], [[CORE]], [[France Telecom]]/[[Oléane]] and [[MelbourneIT]]. Register.com is the first registrar to come online as of June 7th. <ref>[http://www.wallonie-isoc.org/Internet_Documents-en-francais/Hobbes_Internet-Timeline_trad.htm Robert H'obbes' Internet Timeline ]</ref>

==Vector's acquisition of Register.com==

==Vector's acquisition of Register.com==