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What's in a domain name?

Updated: Nov 21

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Choosing a new domain name involves several important considerations to ensure it effectively represents your business and is easy for customers to find and remember. Here's a comprehensive list of things to consider when choosing one for a new venture:


  1. Relevance: Make sure your domain name reflects your business or the services you provide. It should give visitors an idea of what they can expect.

  2. Simplicity: Keep it short, easy to spell, and pronounce. Avoid complicated words or unusual spellings that could confuse potential customers.

  3. Memorability: A memorable domain name will help customers remember how to find your website. It should stick in their minds after they hear or see it once.

  4. Keywords: Including keywords relevant to your business can improve your search engine rankings. Think about the terms your potential customers might search for.

  5. Avoid Special Characters: Stick to letters and numbers. Hyphens and underscores can be confusing and are often mistyped.

  6. Domain Extension: While .com is the most popular and easiest to remember, there are many other options like .net, .org, .biz, or industry-specific ones like .tech or .store. Choose one that suits your business.

  7. Branding: Ensure the domain name aligns with your brand. It should fit the tone and image you want to project.

  8. Uniqueness: Make sure your domain name is unique and not too similar to competitors. This helps avoid legal issues and confusion among your customers.

  9. Future-Proof: Think about the long-term vision for your business. Choose a domain name that allows for future growth and expansion of services or products.

  10. Availability: Check the availability of your desired domain name on domain registration sites. Also, consider checking social media platforms to ensure the name is available across channels. This can perhaps be the hardest part. There are innumerable domain name "squatters" out there that are more than willing to sit on domain names and sell them to you.

  11. Legal Considerations: Check for trademarks and ensure you’re not infringing on any existing rights.

By considering these factors, you can select a domain name that not only suits your business now but also supports its growth in the future. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask MEDIARUNT!

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