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When starting a site, it is inevitable that you will have to obtain a domain name from a domain registrar. However, many people still find the whole topic of domain names to be confusing. This post seeks to demystify this subject.
Finding domain names
Finding a great domain name is very important when starting a website. However, many of the great ones have already been taken. To find out which domain names are available, simply type in your preferred domain name into a domain searcher. You will then be able to establish if the name is available or not. If the domain name is already taken, you may still be able to get it through a ‘Domain Buy Agent’. Such agents find the domain’s current owner and make an offer to buy it.
Choosing a domain name
There are several things to consider when selecting a domain name. First, you need think about the purpose for your site or business. The name chosen should reflect your business or the theme of your site. Second, the domain name should be short and easy to remember. Finally, you need to consider what kind of extension you should use for your domain name. Besides .com, you could use other top level domain extensions such as .org, .net, .biz or .edu.
Domain name composition
A domain name can contain a maximum of 127 characters. You are can to use the numbers 0-9, characters A-Z, as well as hyphens. However, you are not allowed to start or end the domain name with a hyphen.
Domain names and SEO
There are a few things to take note in regards to domain names and SEO. First, older domain names have a better search engine ranking compared to newer ones. Therefore, if you intend to buy a domain at any auction site, it is important to consider how old the domain name is.
Second, domain names need to be related to the website’s content. If the name is not related to your site’s theme, people will have a hard time associating your content with the domain name. Therefore, it is very important that there is a link between the name and the content. For instance, I gave my site the name ‘Youlovecoupons.com’ because it promotes midphase coupons and ANhosting discounts.
Domain name registrars
Domain name registrars are companies which register domain names. With hundreds of registrars in operation, you have a wide range of options to consider in terms of prices and services offered.
Before choosing a registrar, you need to make sure that they have been accredited by ICANN. In addition, you need to consider the following.
- Price
- Private registration
- Spin-off services
- The registrar’s location
- Reputation
- Support
- Technical platform
- Experience
Alternative sources
Besides going to the registrar, you can also get a domain name via auctions. At sites such as Namejet.com or Snapnames.com, you will find domain names which are about to expire. If you look closely, you might just find a great top level domain name at a favorable cost.
Author Bio
Charles Mburugu often writes about internet marketing and e-Commerce. He also blogs about coupon deals at discount blogs that share midphase discounts and ANhosting coupons. He is currently writing for a coupon site that offers midphase hosting coupons and AN hosting coupons.
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