Choosing a Domain Name

Your domain may have up to 67 characters, but a shorter domain name is easier for your visitors to remember, easier to type, and easier for your visitors to spread the word about your domain name. And don't forget that it is easier to type your email address when using your domain name for email accounts.

You can choose any unregistered domain name and purchase it as your own. Domain names may take on the name of the business or even a product. There are many articles on the Internet that discuss the pros and cons of choosing a domain name. Listed below are a few top recommendations to help get you started.

1. Use “.com” – The .com top-level domain is the most widely used domain name extension.

2. Keep the Name Short – The shorter your domain name is then the easier it is for your visitors to remember, the easier it is for your visitors to type, and the easier it is for your visitors to tell others about your domain name. This is a positive in marketing your web site.

3. Brainstorm Top Keywords – choose words and phrases that best describe your what your domain is about.

4. Don't Use Hyphens – people almost never remember to add hyphens to your domain name.

5. One Possible Spelling – Find a domain with only one possible spelling. Many people can't spell so keep it simple. You want your visitors to remember your domain name with no doubt about the spelling.

Once you find some domain you like, you can check the availability at Domjax or WhoIs.Net. If you have difficulties setting up a domain name, work with EMD on your website project. The available domain name can be purchased and managed as part of your web development project.