10 Tips on How to Chose Your Next Domain Name for Your Website

Your domain name is an important part of your identity on the internet, it is the unique address of your website. Choosing a domain name is very similar to choosing a company name. You must make sure you choose one that is suitable for your business and helps to promote it.

Here are some tips that can help you make a more informed decision while choosing your domain name for your next online store.

Keep it Short

Keeping it short will make it easy for your clients to remember your domain name, come back or speak about it.

Keep it Memorable

Make it catchy, there are millions of websites out there, you need to stand out.

Make it Unique

You are unique, your products or services are unique, your clients should not confuse you with your competitors.

Easy to Pronounce and to Type

Your clients should be able to easily speak with their friends about your website.

Avoid Abbreviations or Unusual Spellings

They make it hard to pronounce and sometimes abbreviations can have different meanings.

No Numbers or Hyphens

People who hear your website address won’t know if you’re using a numeral (4) or it’s spelled out (four).

Consider Using Keywords in Your Domain

For example “design” if you are a designer, will let people easily know what you do.

Target Your Local Area

People in your area will be more likely to remember and interact with you.

Use a Brandable Name

Think Nike, Adidas, Amazon…

Use an Appropriate Domain Name Extension

While.COM, .NET, .ORG, are the most common ones, there are new extensions available that can benefit you such as .shop, .co, etc.

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