Post on 11-Aug-2015
There’s nothing quite as
disheartening as finally settling on the perfect domain
name...
...only to find that it’s
already taken.
Choosing a domain name isn’t as easy
as it used to be.
There’s a few tricks
you can use to find
a great domain name...
Here’s some stellar
advice about finding a
domain name from
those in the trenches
with you.
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Use your targeted keyword in your domain name
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If you want to find something that ideally targets keywords relevant to your industry, use free tools like
Ubersuggest to find phrases around the term you want in the URL and then search to see if it’s
available.
02LearnMore∂
Take your keywords to bust a name and come up with unique
combinations.
∂My secret weapon is bustaname.com. I use it
all the time to generate a name based on keywords related to the new site
LOGO HERE
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Search for domain names from failed businesses in your
industry and grab them up.
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One of my few tricks up my sleeve: Check out demised businesses in the same industry; then see if the domain name has
lapsed; grab it!
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Get creative now and go for an unusual domain and shoot for a
.com name later on.
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We tend to go with a more creative domain to start, thinking that we’ll pay for that one
great .com if we’re successful later on. Our current site is gettre.at as in get treat.
05LearnMore∂
Use many domain name generators to find the best word combination
for your domain name
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I like to play around with the countless domain name generators. These make it easy to mix and match your keywords, add common internet prefixes/suffixes and
see which domains are still available.
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Need a list of what to lookfor in your domain name?
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The first step is to create the committee or team in charge, identify who else should be
involved in the process and then set the criteria.
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Be sure to list the names youlike in a central location
like Evernote.
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Ask yourself if the domain name is something that has a high search volume? Is it relevant to your website? Do you want to brand yourself or
influence SEO based on your URL name?
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What’s popular in the news about your industry? Use those cues to
come up with a domain name.
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Also get feedback from friends, customers and if possible, those experienced/in the know on a
provided goods/service to be covered on the website before selecting final, chosen domain name.
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Use a domain name that is your business name and make it easy for
your customers to find you
∂Our domain name is the same as our business name with a .com on the end.
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Keep your domain name short and clear, don’t go for long, drawn out names that are hard to remember.
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Our criteria for choosing a domain name: as short as possible, while giving enough
information of what the client does without being generic.
11LearnMore∂
Use the new extensions and country codes to keep your domain name
name memorable and recognizable.
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It’s to hard to find a great available domain name in the typical extensions but thankfully there are lots of alternatives including the classic country codes and
new extensions.
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There’s wisdom in using a top level domain name (.com, .org, .edu)…
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We source many domains for our clients and most seek a TLD (Top Level Domain) for good reason. There are SEO issues to take account
of as well.
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Be ready to buy a domain name as soon as you think it’s perfect.
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You may only have seconds to buy it. I keep a couple windows open. One to see where the
domain is and another to see if it can be registered.
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Will the domain name you do choose work well with your
business name?
∂You want to choose a domain name that is
relevant to the product or service your business provides.
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Here’s an easy checklist for choosing a great domain name.
∂A great domain name typically has the following: Is short, Easy to spell, Easy to pronounce, Is a .com domain extension.
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Can’t use your company name? Turn it into a phrase.
∂A great domain name typically has the following: Is short, Easy to spell, Easy to pronounce, Is a .com domain extension.
17LearnMore∂
What generic domain can work for your business?
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Small business looking for the perfect domain name need to know about the
recently expanded set of gTLDs (generic top-level domains)
18LearnMore∂
Don’t let the perfect generic domains get snapped up by your
competition.
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Companies and individuals seek to build and maintain an online brand, it is crucial that a
memorable and unique domain name is utilized.
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Use your domain as an opportunity for SEO.
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Choosing unique names such as Google might seem a good idea, but it will work
against small businesses without the marketing budget.
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If you use a keyword domain name, make it an exact match for your
business.
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Pick a domain that is short and sweet as well as brandable and memorable
so that people will remember you by it.
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Avoid brand or trademarked names in your domain name.
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When selecting a domain name, never include a trademarked name such as
sellyouriPhone.com.
LOGO HERE
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Consider the future. Don’t call yourself JustBabyBeds.com if you
plan to grow.
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Make sure your domain name is future-proof. You don’t want a domain name to
box you in and prevent you from expanding.
23LearnMore∂
Click here to check out the guide for dropped domains!
∂Here’s a handy infographic to help you
find dropped or expired domains.
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Get the list of tools to helpyou generate the perfect
domain name!
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Here’s a list of 10 domain name generators to help you find the perfect
domain name.
25LearnMore∂
Search over hundreds domain names and social networks
at once.
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Make sure you can use it on social media networks like Facebook and
Twitter.