15 Tips For Choosing A Domain Name-part 2
One is Enough?
When selecting a domain, look at other variations and register them at the same time (bulk registering).
By bulk registering, you save money in the long run.
All Domains - One Registrar
Choosing the cheapest domain registar may cost you more money in the long run.
Many of the domain registrars that are low cost are resellers and some may not provide the features that a
bigger registrar service offers.
By registering domains with different registrars, you will encounter a difficult time keeping up when they are
up for renewal or even remembering where they are.
I recommend GoDaddy.com to register all your domains as they have been around for years, discount prices for
buying/renewing (6 or more), auto renewal feature, cash parking and easy domain forwarding.
When selecting a registrar, you don't have to purchase a hosting plan with that
company also.
Register Personal Name? If you are a consultant, writer, freelancer, small business owner or
any other professional person, then register your own first and last name as your URL
You can either forward your personal name to your site or use the name as your business site.
Don't Forget .mobi Names With mobile devices becoming xtremely popular, big companies are
starting to register and develop their .mobi sites specifically for the mobile users.
You might not want to build out a .mobi site just now but mobile usage is continually growing daily and you may be
glad that name is yours in just a few years.
Register Names For Long Term Once you've chosen your main domain names, register for a
minimum of several years so they don’t expire and leave your visitors finding an error page.
The longest time most registrars offer is ten years.
If you plan on building a business with the names, it is worth the cost to purchase your names for the long
term.
Search Engines also sees value when a person registers a domain name for a longer period of time as these sites are
less likely to spam.
Register Typos?
Many people type incorrect spelling of words into their browers and you can use this to your advantage when you
are choosing a name.
You can do keyword research on typos for your keyword words/phrase.
Your Company Name
Choosing to register your business name makes sense. If you are catering to a local market, that is how they
know your company and many people within your area will just type in your company name. Even if you are not going
to be creating a website right away it is still a good idea to register it.
This way when you are ready to build your site, your company name is reserved for you.
Register your Domain Now
With people snatching up domains by the thousands every day, it is wise to get your domain registered now.
You don't even need to create any web pages for them, but once you have chosen your name, it is best to register
it now as it may not be there for long.
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