Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Choosing a good domain name



 

Choosing a good domain name
can help you in your business. In this article, we shall go through 5 tips on how to choose a good domain name.

1: Choose a Meaningful Domain Name
Choosing a meaningful domain name will also help you in your search engine ranking.

2: Length of a Domain Name;

Most people may argue that a short domain name is better than a long domain name. Well, I agree. A shorter domain name is usually easier to remember. Of course, it depends on the situation.

3: Avoid Trademark Names;
You should avoid domain name that looks too similar to terms like eBay and Amazon. Registering these domain names can get you into trouble. You may be forced to sell the domain name. In the worst case scenario, you may even be sued.
If you are unsure, it is always a good idea to consult a lawyer, especially if you are planning to start a long term lucrative business.

4: Try Not To Use “_”;
If possible, try not to register a domain name with hyphen.

5: Use .com Whenever Possible;
“.com” is the most popular domain name extension. Most people will try .com first whenever they are searching for a website. Unless your website has a special purpose, try to register a .com.



Special Case:
If you are in education, then you may want to register a .edu extension. If your site is geared towards providing information, then .info may be a good choice. However, in most cases, a .com will be a good choice.

1 comment:

  1. Dear Admin

    I agree with you. The domain "com" is always number one in the search engine crawling system. My primary website is using that domain over five years.

    Greetings from Indonesia


    Asep Haryono
    www.asepharyono.com
    simplyasep.blogspot.com

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