Choosing A Good Domain Name
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Choosing the Perfect Domain Name
Overview
With over 50 million domain names registered, finding an available and fitting one can be challenging. The domain name industry is often filled with traders who buy and sell names without using them, leading to many unused domains. This can be frustrating when you’re trying to establish your own online presence.
Key Considerations
Branding vs. Keywords
In traditional marketing, a unique and catchy brand name is crucial. Online, however, having a domain name rich in keywords can significantly benefit your site’s search engine ranking. Search engines focus on keywords, so incorporating them into your domain name can give you a competitive edge. This is particularly important if you’re aiming to monetize your website.
For personal websites, this may not be as critical, but for commercial sites, it’s often advisable. For example, if you search “domain name” on Google, you’ll notice how keywords are highlighted, proving their importance.
Yet, branding remains powerful online. A catchy name, like "Google," can quickly gain recognition through effective marketing.
Registering Your Business Name
If your business name is available as a domain, secure it. You can also register keyword-rich domains to drive traffic and redirect them to your main site.
Hyphens: Yes or No?
Using hyphens in domain names is a debated topic. Hyphens can help clarify separate words in a domain, beneficial for search engine clarity. For example, "mikesmithstables.com" could be interpreted as "Mike's stables" or "Mike's tables." Hyphens here can prevent confusion.
The downside is in verbal sharing where mentioning hyphens can be cumbersome. However, focusing on search engine traffic, which is abundant and free, might outweigh this inconvenience.
Using Abbreviations
If your desired domain, like "flowerstoyou.com," is taken but "flowers2you.com" is available, should you opt for the latter? In the digital space, certain abbreviations and variations are widely accepted, influenced by SMS culture. Words like “2” for “to” or “4” for “for” are common.
While these variations can work, remember that word-of-mouth recommendations might require explanations of your domain’s format.
Conclusion
Choosing a great domain name involves balancing keyword richness and catchy branding while considering readability and memorability. Whether you use hyphens or abbreviations, tailor your choice to suit your business goals, and capitalize on how search engines interpret your domain.
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