How to Choose a Good Domain Name?
In Ranjeet's 100 Blog Tips I Learnt in 2008, Part 1 his number 3 and 4 are buying your own domain name and also getting a domain name that will be the main subject of discussion. Ranjeet asked me over at Web Hosting Search to discuss why domain names are important and why you as a potential new blog creator or an experienced pro should care.You blog, you Twitter, you Friendfeed, you Facebook, you do all those social media things to bring awareness to your blog. Have you thought about your blog name itself? Is it a good name? Is it a catchy name that people will remember?
There are some Do's and Dont's of having a domain name. For some of you still on the lookout for an available domain name for a new blog, this is THE post for you. Honestly, forget the social media aspect at this moment, if you have a bad domain name, you will have a hard life ahead in the virtual world.
DOs:
Get a name that means something. If your blog is about you and your experiences, get it in your name. If your blog is about a particular subject, get a matching name, like Geek on Net.
Get an easy to understand name. If a name is long and hard to remember or spell, chances are, people will have a hard time typing in your blog URL and telling others. Word of mouth in the real world is still invaluable; get something that will easily stick in a person's mind.
Have a domain name that is difficult to remember? That's okay, buy a more user-friendly name and redirect that to your current blog. I don't recommend to do this all the time but if you notice people have trouble with your site name, then considering getting another one.
DON'Ts:
Do not host your blog on subdomain like .WordPress.com (that's .com), .typepad.com, or anything else where you do not have a domain name of your own. This is especially true if you are brand. Serious websites deserve serious names. Go with ilovechocolate.wordpress.com as a chocolate seller, chances are people will not take you seriously. Neither will Google for that matter. Subdomained sites like this take more time to build up credibility in the search engines.
Do not spell your name in an incomprehensible way. Geekonnet.com already taken? Buy Geeekonnet.com. That extra “E” can cause you a lot trouble as geeek is not a real word. Unconventional spelling will require more elbow grease on your side to get the name out.
Do not pick a domain that is a play on an already known brand. Ilovelouisvuitton.com is not a valid domain name because you are infringing on copyright laws. If you are a blogger that writes about a celebrity or famous brand (like LV), choose your domain name wisely; you could end up with a lawsuit otherwise.
Take a step back and look at your domain name. You may be the most awesome Twitterer, but at the end of the day, a good domain is as important. As bloggers, we all want people to remember us and stop by our site. Make your site name tasty and easy and even more people will visit.
Author: Eva Vesper
Website: http://webhostingsearch.com
DOs:
Get a name that means something. If your blog is about you and your experiences, get it in your name. If your blog is about a particular subject, get a matching name, like Geek on Net.
Get an easy to understand name. If a name is long and hard to remember or spell, chances are, people will have a hard time typing in your blog URL and telling others. Word of mouth in the real world is still invaluable; get something that will easily stick in a person's mind.
Have a domain name that is difficult to remember? That's okay, buy a more user-friendly name and redirect that to your current blog. I don't recommend to do this all the time but if you notice people have trouble with your site name, then considering getting another one.
DON'Ts:
Do not host your blog on subdomain like .WordPress.com (that's .com), .typepad.com, or anything else where you do not have a domain name of your own. This is especially true if you are brand. Serious websites deserve serious names. Go with ilovechocolate.wordpress.com as a chocolate seller, chances are people will not take you seriously. Neither will Google for that matter. Subdomained sites like this take more time to build up credibility in the search engines.
Do not spell your name in an incomprehensible way. Geekonnet.com already taken? Buy Geeekonnet.com. That extra “E” can cause you a lot trouble as geeek is not a real word. Unconventional spelling will require more elbow grease on your side to get the name out.
Do not pick a domain that is a play on an already known brand. Ilovelouisvuitton.com is not a valid domain name because you are infringing on copyright laws. If you are a blogger that writes about a celebrity or famous brand (like LV), choose your domain name wisely; you could end up with a lawsuit otherwise.
Take a step back and look at your domain name. You may be the most awesome Twitterer, but at the end of the day, a good domain is as important. As bloggers, we all want people to remember us and stop by our site. Make your site name tasty and easy and even more people will visit.
Author: Eva Vesper
Website: http://webhostingsearch.com
12 comments:
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Thanks for sharing your tips.
It's impossible to be who you are not all of the time...so why not just be who you are :)
very helpful thanks! :D
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Unfortunately, sometimes those harmless-looking, perfectly-named domains may have a checkered past. Before picking up a domain name that may be banned or blocked due to previously delivering malware, trojans, or porn, you need to do a background check.
There is a free Domain Background Check cheat sheet - just enter the domain name you are researching and over a dozen links are created to domain check, anti-malware, and other tools. You can quickly check if your domain name is ready for business or is still on parole.
Helpful tips buddy. Thanks for sharing and keep up the good work.
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Hi Eva,
We are hosting the same Startup City event on 12th September in Mumbai. I would love to see you participate in the event. It will also be great if you can help us spreading the word about the event.
Please find the link of the event
http://www.siliconindia.com/startupcity_mumbai/index.php
To quickly summarize, here’s what you could expect at this StartupCity
1) 50 Startups to showcase in the presentation rooms
2) There will be product showcase at the respective booths
3) More than 30 VC firms to attend & judge the presenting Startups
4) Awards to Best Startup in 10 Categories (selected by panel of judges)
5) Significant presence of partner companies and potential customers
6) Over 500 entrepreneurs to participate
7) Over 4000 delegates to attend the product demos at booths
8) Special VC-Entrepreneur-Partner Company Lunch
9) Leading technology companies exploring partnership opportunities
Thanks,
Eureka
eureka@siliconindia.com
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