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riviera · Joined: 21 Sep 2022 Posts: 833 Location: Italy

I found this article very useful . It was written by Shelley Lowery , he is the author of the acclaimed web design course :

When you're ready to launch your web site and you're trying to select a good domain name, there are many factors that need to be taken into consideration.
Select a Domain Name that Reflects Your Web Site

Above all else, your domain name should reflect what your web site is all about. For example, if your web site is about grooming a dog, you certainly wouldn't want to select a domain name like 'mybusinessname.com,' since this would have nothing to do with your web site's focus. You would want to select a domain name that tells the world what your web site is all about -- something like 'doggrooming.com.'

Select a Domain Name that Contains Your Web Site's Keywords

Another consideration of great importance are your keywords. Try to select a domain name that contains your most relevant keyword phrase because some Search Engines place relevancy on them. A keyword phrase is two or more words that best describe your web page. If your web page is focusing on grooming a dog, your best keyword phrase will be "dog grooming."

Select a Domain Name that will be Easily Remembered

With millïons of web sites accessible on the Internet, it is also very important to select a domain name that will be easily remembered. As in the 'doggrooming.com' example above, 'doggrooming.com' is very easily remembered, contains the most relevant keyword phrase and describes the web site in explicit detail. It is the 'perfect' domain name for this particular web site.

Select the Best Domain Extension

Another consideration of importance is the domain name extension. Although there are many new domain extensïons available, dotcom is still the best choice. When typing in a web address, Internet users automatically want to type in a .com extension, since this is the extension that has been embedded into our brains from the start.

Avoid Using Numbers in Your Domain Name

Although you may be tempted to do so, avoid using numbers within your domain name. Including a number within your domain name can cause problems. When you tell someone your web address, you will continually have to tell them it's a number and not the word. For example, if you selected a domain name like number1host.com, if you were to tell someone your web address, they may try to type it as 'numberonehost.com' instead of 'number1host.com.' This type of domain name can cause confusion.

Avoid using Dashes and Underscores in Your Domain Name

Although many people do it, don't make the same mistake I made when I first started out. Avoid using dashes, underscores or any other characters within your domain name that may cause confusion. When I registered my domain name, Web-Source.net, I actually wanted websource.com; however, it had already been registered. So, I settled for Web-Source.net. Nöw, when I tell someone my domain name, I have to say it like this: web dash source dot net.

Don't get me wrong, www.Web-Source.net is nöw a high traffïc web site, but I can önly imagine how much traffïc I've lost over the years due to my domain name. I have received many emails over the years from visitors who had a hard time finding my site. They said they couldn't remember the domain name and kept wanting to type in websource.com.

Avoid Using Abbreviations Within Your Domain Name

Although well-known companies, such as IBM, can get away with using abbreviations within their domain name, most companies can't. As a rule, try to avoid using abbreviations or anything that will be difficult for your visitors to remember. Not önly will this cause confusion, but it can also cause your potential visitors to make spelling mistakes when trying to type in your web address.

Avoid Using Long Domain Names

Although you may nöw register long domain names, it's really not a good idea. I learned this lesson the hard way. I registered 'www.workfromhomebusinessguide.com' and the sad thing is ... I can't remember the domain name half the time. How can I expect my potential visitors to remember it? Try to keep your domain name as short as possible. The longer the domain name the harder it is to remember and the more apt your potential visitors are to make a typo when typing it into their browser.

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Ensure Your Domain Name is Not a Trademark Infringement

Prior to registering a domain name, you may want to consider searching the Trademark Electronic Search System, to ensure your potential domain name isn't infringing on any trademarks.

Please don't take this point lightly, as trademark infringement could cost you your entire business. It is your responsibility to ensure that your potential domain name doesn't infringe on any registered trademarks, as the trademark laws that apply in the hard copy world also apply on the Internet. Any company that registers a trademark has the right to protect their trademark and has the right to notify you that your domain name is infringing upon their trademark.

When you're ready to begin, create a list of a dozen or more potential domain names, as chances are, your first choice will already be taken. With any luck, one of the domain names on your list will be available.

Take your time and select a quality domain name that will grow with your business. It will be well-worth your time and effort in the long run.
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riviera · Joined: 21 Sep 2022 Posts: 833 Location: Italy

The shorter a domain name is, the more likely users are to remember and use it. The shorter your domain, the easier it will be for customers to type it in — and to type it correctly. Your domain can include up to 63 characters, but use characters sparingly. Can you really expect your customers to sit down and type a 60-plus-word Web address?
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Glo-con · Joined: 21 Sep 2022 Posts: 398 Location: Italy

site4re · Joined: 16 Jan 2022 Posts: 18

Hm, in my opinion domain name isn't so matter, the main thing for domain is just to be SHORT!
But still, I have one more good article about it though Very Happy

But it's too big to post it right over here, so here is the link to this article called "Domain Name.
What is it? How to Get and Register a Domain Name?"

paulandlyn · Joined: 23 Aug 2022 Posts: 2

And I am finding from my commercial sites that the key words seperated by hyphens are actually working best in the search engines!
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MafiaMaster · Joined: 30 Sep 2022 Posts: 20

I do think that having some keywords in the domain are good, but you don't have to have it. It really depends on the type of site. For a site about money, having money in it might help. However, having a search engine or a directory allows for you to have anything in your domain name. I think it really depends on the niche of the site.

riviera · Joined: 21 Sep 2022 Posts: 833 Location: Italy

the big websites glocon listed have all a very short and easy to remember name . At least that makes it easier for us to keep in mind and therfore more people will go back to a site with a short domain name , as they can simply remember it , meanwhile a long and complicated name will not be remembered and while ttrying to refind the site and tyoing all kind of similar names into the google machine , you will land on a number of sites with similar names but not on the one you are searching for . So a easy to remember domain from the beginning on will be clicked more often and the elevated traffic will make the site rise faster to a good search engine position .
However - the best short domain names are not available anymore - I think there is not even 1 domain name with 3 or 4 letters left for registration - something like rex.com or hot.com or help.com ecc and you can try any combination of the alphabet with 3 letters ... nothing . The guy who ownes bdz.com for example ( what ever that stands for ? ) asks 20.000 USD for that domain name , you can see that on sedo.com .
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MafiaMaster · Joined: 30 Sep 2022 Posts: 20

The sad thing is he might really get it. People like short domain names because they are catchy. Your best bet is to try and buy a couple short named domains names that are .us or something like that so that just in case that has a big boom, you are there to sell some domains. People really can make a living off domain buying and sellings. It's a phenomenal thing, I must say.

riviera · Joined: 21 Sep 2022 Posts: 833 Location: Italy

ok - so all I will do over the next few weeks : create THAT domain name , that will sell for a million or more .... can´t be so difficult - after all ... Laughing

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