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Title: How to choose the best Domain Name?


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How to choose the best Domain Name?
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Table of Contents
  • Introduction
  • Why domain name is essential?
  • How to choose the best domain name?
  • Conclusion

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Introduction
  • Choosing the right domain name for your website
    is crucial for your success.
  • If you choose the incorrect domain name, it may
    be tough to alter it without hurting your brand
    or search results.
  • As a result, you must create the appropriate
    domain name from scratch.
  • It might be tough to come up with distinctive
    business name ideas that also function as a
    domain name when you are just starting out.

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Why domain name is essential?
  • Your URL will be the first thing your visitors
    see. A good domain name may make a positive and
    long lasting impression, while a bad domain name
    might turn people off.
  • Although exact match domains are no longer
    needed, keywords in domain names may still help
    you rank better in search engines.
  • You domain name is an opportunity for branding! A
    well-chosen domain name can assist in increasing
    brand recognition.

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How to choose the best domain name?
  • There are certain factors which you need to
    consider while choosing the best domain name for
    your website, such as
  • Select the Appropriate Domain Name Extensions,
    such as .com, .org, .net and so on.
  • When searching for a domain name, use keywords
  • Keep your domain name as brief as feasible.
  • Create a domain name that is easy to speak and
    pronounce.
  • Keep it distinct and brandable
  • Avoid the use of hyphens
  • Avoid using double letters
  • Think long term over short term
  • Examine your domain name
  • Use Domain Name generators to come up with
    creative names

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Select the Appropriate Domain Name Extensions
  • Today, numerous domain name extensions are
    available, ranging from the original .com, .net,
    and .org to niche extensions such as .pizza,
    .photography, and even .blog
  • However, we always advise you to go with a .com
    domain name.
  • According to Domain Name Stat, the .com extension
    is used by 43 percent of all domains.
  • While it may be tempting to create distinctive
    blog names using new extensions, .com remains the
    most known and trustworthy domain name extension.
  • Newer domain extensions such as .ninja,
    .photography, and others, in our opinion, may
    make your firm appear less trustworthy.
  • Not to mention that the majority of smartphone
    keyboards contain a .com button by default.

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2. When searching for a domain name, use keywords
  • Keywords are quite important in a domain. You
    notify search engines about the type of your
    website by putting a domain in your domain name.
  • Keywords in your domain, along with good content
    and a positive user experience, can assist you in
    ranking higher on Google.
  • It's tough to locate a good domain that includes
    your target keywords that isn't already taken.
  • To make your domain stand out, be creative and
    combine your keywords with additional phrases.

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3. Keep your domain name as brief as feasible
  • While keywords are important, don't go overboard
    with the domain length. A domain name that is
    both short and memorable is desirable.
  • We recommend keeping your domain name to no more
    than 15 letters. Longer domain names are more
    harder to remember for your users.
  • Not to mention that with longer domain names,
    consumers are more prone to make mistakes,
    perhaps resulting in lost traffic.
  • That is why keeping your domain length short is a
    good idea.

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4. Create a domain name that is easy to speak and
pronounce
  • You should be able to effectively convey your
    domain name while speaking and writing.
  • You never know when youll be approached in
    person to reveal your domain name.
  • If you plan to utilize your domain name to
    establish a professional business email address,
    it must be easy for any listener to understand
    and spell.

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5. Keep it distinct and brandable
  • Your blog domain name must be unique in order for
    you to stand out in the minds of your readers.
  • You don't want to use a trademarked name
    unintentionally or be accused of copying by
    another blogger.
  • You might also go with a more memorable domain
    name.
  • Brandable domain names are unique, catchy, and
    memorable.

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6. Avoid the use of hyphens
  • In a domain name, hyphens should never be used.
  • Hyphens might be a sign of spam domains with
    which you do not want to be associated.
  • In hyphenated domains, typos are quite prevalent.
  • If you use hyphens in your domain name because
    the domain you want is already taken, your
    clients will most likely end up at your
    competitor's site if the hyphen is not filled in.

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7. Avoid using double letters
  • Avoiding domains with repeated letters is a good
    idea since it increases the chance of losing
    visitors due to typos.
  • Keeping repeated letters to a minimal makes your
    domain easier to write and more brandable.

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8. Think long term over short term
  • It's a good idea to choose a domain name that is
    related to your business or expertise since it
    gives visitors an idea of what your website is
    all about.
  • However, you don't want to restrict your
    long-term options too much.
  • Moving your website to a new domain may be a
    time-consuming procedure, and if done
    incorrectly, you may lose search rankings. This
    is why it is essential to begin with a versatile
    domain name.

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9. Examine your domain name
  • Before registering a domain name, make sure there
    isn't already a registered business with the same
    name.
  • You may do a trademark search to see if a similar
    or exact name has already been trademarked.
  • You may also use Google to discover if the name
    is available on prominent social media sites such
    as Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
  • A similar or same name may not cause confusion,
    but it may have significant legal repercussions
    that might cost you a lot of money.

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10. Use Domain Name generators to come up with
creative names
  • At this point, you should have a good idea of
    which terms to include in your domain. Some of
    those words may already be in use, have been
    trademarked, or just may not have the desired
    "sound.
  • Domain name generators can help with this. These
    generators may transform your ideas into new,
    usable domains.
  • Here are a few common domain name generators that
    you may use
  • Nameboy
  • Wordoid
  • Lean Domain Search
  • Domain Hole and much more

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Conclusion
  • On the Internet, there are hundreds of domain
    registrars. It is vital to make an informed
    selection because moving your domain later on may
    be challenging.
  • The cost of registering a domain name, can vary.
  • As demonstrated on their website
    www.htshosting.org, HTS Hosting also offers
    domain registration at low prices.
  • To know more about domain registration, you can
    call us at 1800-123-8156

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