So you’ve decided to create a website and you are ready to purchase a domain name. What do you do? Don’t fear, help is here in the form of a few tips to assist you in choosing a domain name. When you choose your domain name, think of it as though you are looking for a good place to build a house for your online presence.
Just as when you search for a house and you want the best location, you want to make sure that your domain name has the same. To help you choose the right location for your domain name, I’ve create a short list of tips below:
- Domain name = web address: this is your online address so choose a domain name that will help you reach your target clients.
- Try different combinations of name: create a list of words that will easily be identified with the purpose of your website then try combining the words to create your domain name.
- Get feedback: if you have a support system in place or at least business associates, get their feedback about the domain name you want to use.
- SEO friendly: make sure that the domain name you choose is Search Engine Optimization friendly which means that it would make it easy for search engine to find your website for you niche or keyword.
As you go through the selection process of choosing a domain name, be open to names that may be different but are “catchy” or memorable. Who knows, you might have the next eBay or Amazon website so don’t be afraid to choose a name that may seem strange.