Do's and Dont's of a domain name search http://bit.ly/r1TOyM When choosing domain names, most of us want to have the best name. Many just slap a name together and hope it works. Unfortunately, even if it sounds good doesn't mean it is a good name to use. Here are a few pointers you should consider when selecting a domain name. Stick with a .com. Most people when searching, try to find available keywords + .com more than .net or .org. Exceptionally if you want to target a specific country and you are resident of that countrythen you would use a country specific domain such as .co.uk (united kingdom) instead of .com. Otherwise using a .com will present you with the best chance at receiving traffic. Keep in mind that purchasing the equivalent of your .com is always good practice. For example purchase the .net and .org along with your .com and redirect them to your .com until you have a use for them. This will help keep those domain name bandits away!One thing regarding traffic you should consider is how you intend to draw traffic to your site. Some of us prefer to use search engines to draw there traffic while others use banner ads and paid search listings. How you draw traffic to your site will play a large role in your domain name search. If you choose solely to rely on search engines to attract traffic then you will want to use real words and phrases that people are searching for. (discoverable domain names) ex: swimming pool accessories. But, if you are explicitly relying on paid search listings and banner ads then you will want a domain name that is distinguished. (Brand able domain name) ex: Yahoo, Google, etc. to name a few.Also when selecting your domain name in regard to traffic, remember to stay away from names that would be similar to competing domain names. If your name is to close to another domain name you may inadvertently drive traffic to a competitors site and away from yours or even unintentionally violate some ones trademark, something you never want to do. Violating an others trade mark is the same as stealing and can land you in a world of hurt in a hurry.Be creative with your word configurations, using phrases, tweaking words, Using a suffix or prefix, or just make up your own unique name. Remember to keep it short and memorable. Don't expect to get the first domain name you choose, you may have to try several domain name searches before you find one. The way to work it so you get a name you choose is to come up with a list of possible names. Make sure they are names you like and that you follow the rules when picking them, in that way everyone is happy. Keep them short and snappy, memorable, easy to spell and pronounce, make sure they work with the way you intend to draw traffic to your site, and be creative. Above all stay away from domain names too easy to confuse with competitors names and never violate an others trademark. Remember these pointers and choosing a domain name should be easy. Happy Domain Name Search!
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