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Choosing a domain name is one of the
first major decisions you will have to make when starting
your web site. I won't say that choosing a name for your
site will determine the overall success or failure of your
online business. It will affect almost every aspect of your
business. Finding a good domain name requires planning.
See if it is available:
http://www.verio.com/domain-name-registration/
I would like to offer some tips for
successfully choosing a domain name:
 1)
Use the .COM .NET or .ORG
extension. These are still the top choices for
the majority of online businesses. While, .INFO, .BIZ, and
.US are viable alternatives they are not as widely
recognized. The more common extension will immediately give
you and your business more credibility.
2)
Keep it Short. Whenever possible your domain name
should not be longer than 13-15 characters, numbers, or
hyphens. It is much more difficult for the average person to
remember longer variations of a web address.
3)
Make it Sticky. You want your domain name to be
easy to remember. Make it stick out in people's minds. Be
creative.
4)
Minimize Confusion. You should never lose a
prospective customer because they misspelled your domain
name, or they used the wrong extension. If you can afford
it, register other variations of your domain name and have
them redirect to your main site. Web Tech Services has
several names pointing to the main name. Try
www.tyaweb.com
5)
Include Keywords in Your Domain Name. Try to
include at least 1 and if possible 2 keywords in your domain
name. However, this is not that important as keywords are
listed within the code of your site for search engine
friendliness.
6)
Be Descriptive. Your domain name should have
something to do with your business. Make it descriptive of
your site, your product offerings, or your service. If
possible, make it the name of your business or company.
7)
Search for Deleted Domain Names: Domain names
that were once registered but have expired turn up every
day. With some research you might be able to find one of
these names that would be a good fit for your business. You
can search for deleted domains at
http://www.deleteddomains.com
8)
Check for Trademarks. You should do this before
registering your domain name. Search as many existing
trademarks as possible and look for possible conflicts.
Obviously you want to choose a name that is unlikely to
cause you any legal problems. Trademark research can be done
at the following sites:
Let me help you in any way I can, from securing names to
advice on what is available. Do you already have a domain
name but found something better? Contact me for a domain
pointer so you can have both names.
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