Domain Name Registration -
Things To Consider When First Starting Out
When starting an online business, a good domain name is important to your success. So before you jump in there and take the next step in domain name registration. It might be a good idea to get all the information you need. Here are somethings you should do before proceeding.
- You have chosen one specific niche/topic for your business
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You know the keywords you will be using in your business
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You know some of the main products that you will offer
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You have some ideas for possible names for your business
Take The Proper Time To Think About Your Domain Name
It would be a good Idea to talk to people about your business, ask them what they think about your idea. Tell them you are starting an online business, and ask them for their suggestions.
You'll be surprised at some of the things they might suggest, it will at least help you out, and give you some ideas in the right direction.
After you have some good ideas for your domain name, you should search the register for existing domain names already in use. Make sure your name isn't already taken. If it is taken already you will have to come up with a new name. After that, register your domain name. Before you do that here are some things to consider.
Choosing Your Domain Name -
An Important Part Of Domain Name Registration
Your domain name is the name of your business online. It can be a little different than your real business name. But the main difference is that it ends with dot com (.com). If you're selling something or are a service then this rule applies. Being a business website you shouldn't waste time with any other kinds of extensions. If you're an information resource like me, then it doesn't matter.
Business you should only use .Com
The .com extension is the mark of a serious business.
You're in business to make money. People will give you a lot more credibility if you use a DOT COM. Who would you trust? Someone with credibility, or some other new guy. This rule doesn't apply to you if you have a website that's not a business. For example an information resource.
If your online to make money, then you must make a decisions that will help your business in the future!
Your domain name (or business name, same thing) must command -
- Confidence
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Reliability
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Strength
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Trustworthiness
Establishing credibility should be one of your first priorities when choosing your domain name. Remember first impressions last forever. Choose words that are straight forward and easy to understand. Words that represent the kind of business you're in. Your name should be memorable, easy to spell, and easy to remember.
Domain Name Registration Tips -
Short domain names are better than long domain names
It isn't a good idea to use numbers in your domain name.
A Domain Name Example -
- If my domain name is www.sevenwonderlust.com, somebody might think
- Does that mean www.7wonderlust.com?
- Or take the domain name www.7to1odds.com.
- Does that mean seven2oneodds?
- Or 721odds.com?
Don't Use Hard To Remember Characters
The same goes for percent (%) and plus (+) and any other characters that might be easily confused.
A Domain Name Should Not Use Gimmicks Or A Sales Pitch
It isn't a good idea to use gimmicks in your domain name. You need to show trust and credibility.
This is important things to talk about before register a domain name.
One of your best choices for your domain name, would be to include at least 1 of your keywords, maybe two. One is really all you need If you can use broad keywords when your registering domain name. Broad keywords will help you cover a lot of searches, that way you can expand your business into new areas that you might not be aware of right now.
It would be a good idea to check the popularity of the keywords your considering before making a final decision.
You can do this with googles adwords tool WordTracker also Overture Keyword Tool.
When choosing the keywords, the ones with the most searches are the best.
After you've gotten your keywords,
that brings you that much closer to your next step in registering domain name.
Make your Domain name easy to read
I don't recommend using dashes at all. Even though some people are using them, because a lot of names are taken already. You should continue brainstorming and try to add an extra word, or different word before using dashes.
Registering Your Domain With Your Host
You have options, you can register a domain name though you web hosting. There are good reasons for this. First, it's nice to keep all your information in one place, because it's easy to forget URLs, dates of expiration, and passwords, among other things.
You Can Also Go Though A Domain Name Registrar
Registering domain name though a host is easy sure,
but if you should decide you don't like your hosting, they can a lot of times keep the domain names. So if you do you should be careful, and read the fine print.
When registering domain name if you go to a domain name registry, then if you want to leave at anytime you can take your domain name with you, sure it's more work, but it give you more options. But if you like your hosting and you plan on staying. Then take the easy way. I just wanted to warn you!
Your domain name is your customer's first contact with your business. You must choose your name wisely. Take your time, know your keywords, use a .com extension, build your credibility with your business name, and try to be memorable.
This brings you that much closer to getting to know more about domain information. and it might also be a good idea to do research on what domain name registry are out there. Hopefully you will find the one that's right for you.
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