Friday, July 22, 2011

Domain Names And How To Choose Them For Web Hosting

By Richard Hollins


One of the most important things to think about in terms of a website is your domain name. Your domain name is something that you will have to choose before you go about arranging your web hosting. Chaning the domain name afterwards is possible but the problem is that it can be difficult to do and it could mean that you lose the visitors that you already have. You might get a free domain name with your web hosting package.

Here are a few ideas for how to decide on the best name for your website.

Your domain name must be unique and this can be one of the main hurdles facing you. There are millions of websites so selecting a domain name can be a tricky business. Choosing really obvious names probably won't give you much success. You can find out if a name is available by going to one of the domain providing websites such as Go Daddy and checking for availability you will not be charged for this.

When it comes to the web it is important that people can use your domain name to find your site. It needs to be something simple and memorable. It also needs to be something that is related to the content of your website. The name you choose can also be a factor in SEO so think carefully about it.

Be very careful when it comes to spelling your domain name. There are some people however, who will spell the name wrong on purpose because they are trying to get close to a name that is unavailable. There are pros and cons of doing this. If you misspell your name deliberately then it could get your website off on the wrong footing.

You should probably go for .com names if you can get them. However buying the other extensions such as .org or .co.uk might also be wise if you think your site will be particularly popular.




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