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Domain name means the name of a website. People enter the domain name to visit the website. The best domain name is easy to remember and convey the meaning of website services. Choosing the right domain name is a thing that seems easy but is very difficult. This article shows how to find the perfect domain name. – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: Way to Find the Best Domain Name


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How to Find the Perfect Domain Name
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What is a Domain Name?
  • To visit your website, people enter the domain
    name in the address bar of their browser.
  • Think of your domain name as the address of your
    website.
  • Heres more information
  • There is a global network of cables that connects
    the Internet to one another. Using this network,
    computers are connected to one another and can
    communicate with each other.
  • The IP addresses of each computer are used to
    identify them. A unique computer identification
    number identifies an online computer. It may look
    something like this
  • 63.289.36.3
  • It is not easy to remember an IP address like
    this. Could you imagine visiting your favorite
    websites using such a number every day?
  • This problem was solved by creating domain names.
  • You no longer have to enter long numbers into a
    web browser in order to visit a website.
  • In your browsers address bar, you can type in a
    domain name that is easy to remember. For
    example, shrushti.com.

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What is the best way to buy a Domain Name
permanently
  • One of the many domain name registrars allows you
    to buy domain names. The average cost is 14.99
    per year. Domain names are available from these
    companies
  • Godaddy
  • Bigrock
  • Namecheap
  • Google
  • Hotsgator
  • You do not automatically receive hosting service
    when you buy a domain. A hosting account/website
    is also required for that.
  • Domain registration is also offered by many
    WordPress hosting companies. You will have access
    to both services from a single account, plus your
    domain name server settings will not need to be
    changed.
  • If your registrar still exists, you can maintain
    the lease on the domain name while you cannot buy
    it. Obviously, the first step in securing your
    domain name is to make the initial payment.
    Youll need to remember when you registered,
    because registration typically lasts a year.
    Check your registrars website before the end of
    the year to see if you can renew your lease.
  • The domain lease can be preemptively extended in
    this way. It is possible to simplify the process
    in other ways as well. Typically, you can
    auto-renew with most registrars, so you must
    remain vigilant even when you choose the
    auto-renewal option. Registration holders
    frequently change their credit cards, thus
    forgetting to update their payment details on
    their lease, resulting in their domain being lost.

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Domain vs. domain name What's the Difference?
  • Two people can mean the same thing if they use
    the same jargon. We need to distinguish between
    the domain name and extension, however.
  • A domain name is what people are talking about
    when they say they wish to register it.
  • In contrast, when someone speaks of choosing a
    domain, they mean choosing from a variety of
    options such as .COM, .NET, etc.
  • The context of the current conversation is the
    most important component, if it cannot be
    explicitly perceived.

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Domains can be categorized into five types
  • Well dive into the types of domain names that
    you can register now that weve helped you
    understand what domain names are and how they
    work.
  • The most common extension in terms of thought
    when it comes to a website is .com. However,
    you can choose from several kinds of extensions.
  • You can choose from five types of domains. You
    wont be able to access some domains without
    having a specific type of website, as we will
    explain below.

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1. TLDs AKA Top level Domains
2. Top Level Domains based on country codes
  • Top-level domains sit atop the tree of domain
    names. Those are generally called TLDs. These
    domain names range over a thousand different
    options.
  • Companies and individuals have been able to pitch
    and register new TLDs since ICANN opened up
    registration in recent years. That resulted in a
    dramatic increase in the number of available
    TLDs.
  • Youll want to choose one thats in your country.
    If you choose the top-level domain for your
    domain, make sure that it complements, enhances,
    and corresponds to your brand. There is no reason
    to register a TLD just because it is available.
    TLDs are often used as decorative extensions
    rather than as a foundation for websites.
  • ccTLDs follow next on our list. These are
    country-specific domains. It doesnt necessarily
    matter if you live in one of those countries that
    have ccTLDs because you dont have to use one.
  • Using these extensions can help your visitors
    know that theyve come to the right place if you
    build a website in a particular country. The
    .us extension is a good option for websites
    based in the United States, while the .jp
    extension is for companies in Japan.

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3. GTLDs (General Top-Level Domains)
4. Domains at the 2nd level
  • An actual type of domain is not specified here,
    but rather a definition. Its just an alternative
    TLD to the one that is mentioned above. This type
    of domain could also be classified as a TLD.
  • These generic domains are intended to be used for
    various types of purposes.
  • Consider the following example. Educational
    institutions can use the .edu extension, while
    military organizations can use the .mil
    extension, and non-profit organizations can use
    the .org extension.
  • Some gTLDs, like .mil and .edu, cant be
    registered if you dont meet the requirements.
  • You can check out the full list of available
    gTLDs here.
  • In terms of hierarchy, second-level domains lie
    below the top-level domains outlined above.
    Nevertheless, they are just as valuable and
    authoritative.
  • Moreover, second-level domains can be based on
    country codes, such as the following
  • .co.uk This is the most common domain in the
    United Kingdom.
  • .gov.uk This is the domain used by the British
    government.
  • .gov.au Used by all Australian government
    agencies.

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What are the best ways to choose a domain name?
1. Use an easy-to-type web address
2. Keeping it brief
3. Include keywords
  • To be successful online, the address must be
    simple to type. In this situation, you would use
    slang (mi instead of me) or ambiguous words
    (because vs cus), making it difficult for your
    customers to locate your site.
  • Long and complicated domain names are more likely
    to be mistyped or misspelled by customers. Make
    your domain names short and simple.
  • Your business and your services should be
    described with keywords. In this case, if you run
    an eye clinic and spectacles business, consider
    registering with eyewear.com or eyeclinic.com.
  • Put your products and services keywords in your
    description.
  • Increasing your search engine ranking (which
    leads to more traffic) and just making your
    website easier to understand for your customers
    is important.

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4. Identify your market
5. Remove hyphens and numbers
6. Make an impression
7. Do your homework
  • Its easy for people to misunderstand the
    hyphenations and numbers when they hear the
    address of your website they may not comprehend
    whether it is written as (6) or as a text six or
    -6, or they may mistake or forget the dash. Make
    sure you register these different variations if
    you need them in your domain.
  • Your domain name can be easily remembered and
    found if it contains your city or state for
    businesses that serve local customers. Example
    mumbaieyeclinic.com.
  • You must make sure the domain name you choose
    doesnt violate trademarks, copyrights, or other
    companies rights. Your domain and finances could
    be at risk because of a legal mishap!
  • Make sure you do your homework on the domain you
    are considering.
  • An intriguing and memorable domain name is vital
    for a domain thats one of the millions
    registered. Make sure the name sounds appealing
    and makes sense to your close friends once you
    have chosen it.

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8. Select an extension that complements your
website
  • An extension is an added suffix to the end of a
    URL, such as .net or .in. Choosing the right one
    for your business is important, as they can have
    specific uses.
  • In addition to the .app, .photography and .nyc
    extensions, there are a wide range of general
    top-level domains that can be registered for
    short and highly relevant domain names. In
    addition to these top extensions, here are some
    other common uses
  • .co stands for companies, business, and
    community.
  • .info sites that provide information.
  • .net sites that are technical and related to
    the Internet.
  • .org nonprofits and nonprofit organizations.
  • .biz sites related to business, such as online
    stores.
  • .me personal websites, blogs, or resumes.

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9. Ensure your brand is protected and built
10. Take action immediately
  • Think about purchasing different domain
    extensions for your brand, as well as spelled
    incorrectly versions of it. By registering your
    domain name, you prevent your competitors from
    using the same name and make sure people can find
    your website, even if they misspell it.
  • There is a high demand for domain names.
    Fortunately, most domains come at an affordable
    price, which is why you should register your
    desired names immediately. In the event that you
    have trouble finding a suitable domain name, some
    registrars, such as GoDaddy, will provide
    alternatives during the search process to find
    your domain name.

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Final few words
  • Domains can be categorized by type, extension,
    and structure. The above-mentioned are the steps
    for selecting a domain and registering it. As for
    transferring a domain to a different registrar,
    make sure you meet the requirements to do so.
  • Register your own domain based on all of this
    knowledge!

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