If you thought of a domain name and its
still available, register it NOW! Thousands of names
are registered each day. If you wait, it could be gone.
Have your domain name be descriptive. In
that way, potential viewers will know what to expect. For example, if your web site is
about flowers, try to incorporate the word "flower," "floral," or
"bouquet."
Register your domain with the more-popular
".com," ".net" or ",org" extensions. If not, potential
visitors may assume that your domain is a ".com" and be confused when they can't
find it. Less-known extensions may cost you traffic.
If you are a business owner, consider
registering domains that describe each your products and services but also register your
business name.
Create a memorable name that is easy to
pronounce and to spell. Remember, if you want potential visitors to type in your domain
into their browser, don't make it difficult or confusing.
Keep it short as possible but still be
descriptive and memorable.
While a name short is normally advisable,
longer domains can be more descriptive. Names can be up to 67 characters in length.
Keep in mind that domains can only contain
letters, numbers, hyphens ("-") and underscores ("_"). No other
characters are permitted.
Consider hyphenated names. A hyphenated
name, such as my-web-site-name.com, is easier to read than mywebsitename.com. However, the
downside is that potential visitors who have only heard of the name may omit the hyphens
when entering it into a browser. Therefore, it is advisable to register the hyphenated and
non-hyphen versions of your name. With domain forwarding,
both names can reference the same webs site. Thereby, insuring that visitors will find
your web site with either name.
Consider starting your domain with a
numerical character. Some directories list domains alphabetically.
Do not ride the coat tails of someone else's
trademark. Registering a domain that in some fashion incorporates someone else's trademark
is asking to trouble. Don't do it.