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Registering a domain name for the first time? I assume you have many
questions in your mind. In this article, let us go through 5 FAQ on how to
choose a good domain name.
1) What domain name should I choose?
You should choose a domain name that is meaningful. For example, if you are
going to build an information site about gorilla, naturally, you should
register “allaboutgorilla.info” instead of “allaboutmonkeys.info”. |
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However, if you are building an information website about different types of
monkeys, the “allaboutmonkeys.info” is preferred. In fact, when you are
writing about gorilla, you can simply name the page as “allaboutmonkeys.
infogorilla.html”.
2) Should I choose a long or short domain name?
Generally, a shorter domain name is preferred over a long domain name
because it is usually easier for people to remember. For example, if you are
selling mobile phones, you will want to register “newmobilephones.com”
instead of “averygoodnewandch-
-eapmobilephone.com”.
Of course, there are always exceptions. For example, if you are selling
rackets, you will want to register “topqualityrackets.com” instead of “tqr.com”.
In this example, the former domain name is definitely more memorable. |
3) Is there any legal issues that I should be aware of?
That is a very good question. There are certain terms that are trademarks.
You should not try to register them. For example, you should try to avoid
domain name like “delll.com”. If you are unsure, consult a professional who
is qualified to give you legal advice.
4) Should I use hyphen in my domain name?
I would advise you not to use hyphen if you can avoid it. Why? Well, let us
consider “ilovecoffee.com” and “i_love_coffee.com”. Generally, when people
are searching for a domain name, they will usually type in the domain name
without the hyphen first. Therefore, instead of visiting your site, they may
end up in your competitor site instead.
However, if your desired domain name is already registered, then you may
have to use the hyphened version instead. Alternatively, you may want to
approach the owner to see if it is available for sale. You may be able to
get it for a good price. Who know?
5) Should I register a “.com”, “.net” or “.info”?
In most situations, a “.com” is the best choice because when people are
searching for a domain name, they will usually try “.com” first. This is
normal as “.com” is a popular extension.
However, there are always exceptions. For example, if you are registering a
site for an education institution, naturally, you will want to register
“.edu” instead of “.com”. That is because in this scenario, when people are
searching for educational site, they will search for “.edu” first instead of
“.com”. |
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