Buying a Domain Name

Buying a Domain Name

In this article, we will discuss the best way to buying a domain name for your business web site, but many of the same principles apply if you are choosing a name for a hobby or informational site. So, lets choose a name for your little piece of the Internet.

The best way to avoid mistakes is to be aware of what kind of mistakes people make and learn from example. After all, your idea to have a website is to make sure that people can locate you on the Internet. So, first know the things you must avoid while choosing your Internet domain name before buying a domain name.

The first is try not to use numbers in your domain name.

Tips on Choosing a Domain Name

Tips on Choosing a Domain Name


Tips on Choosing A Domain Name

1. Only book a dot com. Absolutely avoid .net, .info .org etc.
2. Make the name obvious to your niche. golfing-girls.com, home-decor-for-men.com, Confederate-Coins.com is the kind of thing you can do. The hyphens are just there to make it easier for people to read, your domain name may not need them. It is best to book both versions of your domain name-with and without hyphens.

Guide to Domain Registration

Guide to Domain Registration

These guide to domain registration will help you to pick just the right domain name for you and your business.

1. The extension you select makes a statement to user about where you are and who you are aiming to attract. For example, .co.uk tells people you are operating out of the United Kingdom, and .ca tells them you are operating out of Canada. If that is important to you, then register accordingly. If you would rather give them impression of being a global company, or based in the US, then pick a .com name.

2. Use a reputable registration service. Unfortunately, some domain registration services are little more than a scam.