{"id":6501,"date":"2018-10-13T19:27:53","date_gmt":"2018-10-13T18:27:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skytechng.com\/blog\/?p=6501"},"modified":"2018-10-30T03:26:18","modified_gmt":"2018-10-30T02:26:18","slug":"10-important-tips-for-choosing-the-perfect-domain-name","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skytechng.com\/blog\/domain-name\/10-important-tips-for-choosing-the-perfect-domain-name\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Important tips for choosing the perfect domain name"},"content":{"rendered":"

Choosing a domain name is similar to choosing a company name \u2014 it requires a lot of thought and consideration. Your domain name is your identity on the web; you want to make sure you choose a domain name that not only fits your business, but is also easy to find and promote.<\/span><\/p>\n

Follow the\u00a0steps below to help you pick the perfect domain name.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Make it easy to type<\/span><\/h2>\n

Finding a domain name that\u2019s easy to type is critical to online success. If you use slang (u instead of you) or words with multiple spellings (express vs. xpress), it might be harder for customers to find your site.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Keep it short<\/span><\/h2>\n

If your domain name is long and complex, you risk customers mistyping or misspelling it. Short and simple is the way to go.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Use keywords<\/span><\/h2>\n

Try using keywords that describe your business and the services you offer. For example, if you are into car repair business, you may want to register CarRepair.com or CarMechanic.com.<\/span><\/p>\n

Include the keywords that people enter when searching for your products or services.<\/span><\/div>\n

It helps improve your rank on search engines (which increases traffic) and just makes more sense to your customers.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Target your area<\/span><\/h2>\n

If your business is local, consider including your city or state in your domain name to make it easy for local customers to find and remember. Example: LagosCarRepair.com.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Avoid numbers and hyphens<\/span><\/h2>\n

Numbers and hyphens are often misunderstood \u2014 people who hear your website address don\u2019t know if you\u2019re using a numeral (5) or it\u2019s spelled out (five) or they misplace or forget the dash. If you need these in your domain, register the different variations to be safe.<\/span><\/p>\n

6. Be memorable<\/span><\/h2>\n

There are millions of\u00a0registered domain names<\/a>, so having a domain that\u2019s catchy and memorable is essential. Once you\u2019ve come up with a name, share it with close friends to make sure it sounds appealing and makes sense to others.<\/span><\/p>\n

Quick solution:<\/strong>\u00a0Got a great idea for a domain?\u00a0Register your name today<\/a>\u00a0and put a website out there before someone else beats you to it.<\/span><\/p>\n

7. Research it<\/span><\/h2>\n

Make sure the name you\u2019ve selected isn\u2019t trademarked, copyrighted or being used by another company. It could result in a huge legal mess that could cost you a fortune, as well as your domain!<\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget to research the value of your possible domain. As the largest reseller of aftermarket domain names, SkyTechNG has access to extensive data that we use to analyze millions of historical domain sales.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

8. Use an appropriate domain name extension<\/span><\/h2>\n

Extensions are suffixes, such as .com or .net, at the end of web addresses. These can have specific uses, so make sure to choose one that works for your business. The .com domain extension is far and away the most popular, but it can be tough to get a short and memorable .com domain name because it\u2019s been around for so long.<\/span><\/p>\n

A bevy of new\u00a0generic top-level domains<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 like .photography, .nyc and .guru \u2014 offer a great opportunity to register short and highly relevant names. And here are some other top extensions and how they\u2019re often used:<\/span><\/p>\n