How To Choose A Good Domain Name

If you're registering a domain name for the first time you may have many questions. In this article, we will 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 and related to your business name or products and services you sell.

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 speel and remember. 

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 “nikee.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 “theage.com.au” and “the-age.com.au” or "the_age.com.au". Generally, when people are searching for a domain name, they will usually type in the domain name without the hyphen first.

5) Should I register a ".com.au", ".net.au", “.com”, “.net” or “.info”?

If you are Australian based in most situations, a “.com.au” is the best choice because when people are searching for a domain name, they will usually try “.com.au” first. Your customers are also likely to remember your domain name as ending with ".com.au".

If you're based in the US or have an International presence, ".com" is the absolute best extension. If you're company is based in the UK, grab a .co.uk.

 

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