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How to Choose the Right Domain Name
There are many different ways to research domain names and to find inspiration for new domain names to register. The way you research and purchase domain names will be to a large extent related to the domain use, it being registered for a new or existing site, or for investment purposes such as establishing or preserve a brand or trademark.
1. Think of as many keywords and key phrases as you can.
These are what people will use to find your website. Phrases are usually better, much better than single words alone. You can now register domain names up to 67 characters that are rich in keywords and dramatically increase your ranking on search engines. Search engines love domain names that describe the site and are loaded with keywords. For example, 123-domain-name-registration.com. You can use the "123-" part to get better placement by those search engines who sort alphabetically. Also notice that the words "domain name", and "registration" are keywords that have been proven to be the most widely used in our business.
2. You're looking for a domain name for a new website.
Start by writing down what your site will be about, in a paragraph or two. Then shorten this description into a maximum of 2 sentences. Don't worry about covering all the details - just make sure you're writing the essentials of what the site will be about.
Now try to come up with a domain name that either addresses the one fundamental concept of the site, or that marries two or more key concepts in a single name.
Once you've drawn up a short-list of domain names to "test" for availability, it's time to look up our domain name search program.
Quick Tips to Choosing a Domain Name
Your domain name is the center of your Internet identity. So what type of things should you take into consideration when choosing the name that will represent you on the Web? Here are 8 quick tips you want to take into consideration:
1. Keep it short
Although you can now register a name with up to 63 characters, you have to keep in mind that people need to be able to remember it, and easily type it into their browser. Try to register the shortest name that your customers and visitors will associate with your Website. The general rule of thumb is, keep it under ten characters if possible. (Not including the suffix.)
2. Dot What?
There are many different extensions available right now. For businesses, we recommend a .com suffix. It is the first extension that most people try when searching for a Website. Also, since it is one of the oldest extensions, .com shows that your business has been around for a while and that you have a well-established presence on the Web.
3. Avoid Trademarked Names
There are two really good reasons for this. First, it’s not very nice. We have all heard the stories about the lucky guy who thought ahead and bought "some-huge-multi-million-dollar-company.com" and sold it to the company for enough money to retire on. But, remember that those companies, like yours, have spent lots of time and money creating their brand, and what goes around comes around. Also, companies are no longer opening their pocketbooks to get their names back. They are calling their lawyers.
4. Register Your Domain NOW
Domain names are being snatched up very fast. You must register soon unless you want to get stuck with "the-domain-name-that-no-one-wanted.net". You do not have to have a Webmaster or an ecommerce department or a Web design consultant, you don’t even need a Web page. Just get out there and register before you loose the opportunity to get the name you really want.
5. One May Not Be Enough
Sometimes, it isn’t a bad idea to register several similar domain names. If you have "yourname.com", register "yourname.net" so no one else takes it. You can register your full company name and a shorter, easier to remember version. Some people even register common misspellings of their company’s name. (You don’t need a separate Web page for each. Several domains can point to the same Website.)
6. Character Types
Just a reminder. Domain names can only use letters, numbers, and dashes. Spaces and symbols are not allowed. Also, domain names are not case sensitive, mydomain.com is the same as MyDomain.com
7. Ask Around
When you have settled on several available name choices, see what your friends and clients have to say. A name that may make perfect sense to you may be too hard for other people to remember. Is your domain easy to say? Is it hard to spell? Do you have to explain why you chose the name?
8. Don’t Shell Out Large Amounts of $$$
At one time, companies were able to get away with charging reservation fees plus a "mandatory" $70 InterNIC fee. This has now changed completely. There are so many companies registering domain names, you should be able to get a good bargain. Egypt internet offers one of the lowest prices you could find.
And remember; if you think that you have found the right domain name, but you're not quite sure if it's the one... register it anyway before someone else does!
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