subject: Domain Marketing Tips [print this page] A domain name is significantly less difficult to keep in mind then a bunch of amounts or letters, feel of it as the text name that relates to your IP address. When your name is typed into a browser the name server associates it with an IP address and your site is displayed by the browser.
So what name should you pick?
Some items to carry into consideration are:
1. Is it effortless to bear in mind? Can somebody variety it in from memory?
2. It need to be simple to spell and need to not consist of much more then 3 terms.
3. If achievable, use keywords in your name. Your domain name need to relate to your enterprise.
4. Do not use numbers or hyphens.
5. Stick with a .com extension if achievable.
Retain it simple.
A properly planned domain name is the first step to a profitable advertising and marketing campaign. Three standard steps that you can take to make confident your name is marketable are:
Step 1: Make a checklist of words that relate to your enterprise. Then remove any terms that are longer then 10 characters. You can also use phrases if they are brief and simple to bear in mind. There need to be no spaces in the phrases. As soon as you have your record verify to see if your achievable domains are offered.
Step 2: Go to any domain registrar and research for the names on your checklist to see if they are obtainable. GoDaddy is an excellent spot to start. A record of alternatives will seem for those names that are not obtainable. Go via all the names on your checklist and as soon as completed you will then have a listing of possible domains for your enterprise.
TIP: For organization internet sites attempt and discover appropriate domain names with an extension of .com only. This extension is nicely identified and is thought to be the default extension that men and women use if they do not know the accurate 1. Attempt not to overdue it and acquire each and every recognized extension. When you are just starting keep in mind that domain fees are yearly so think about the lifelong charge of a very good domain. For most of us 1 is adequate.
Step 3: When you know which names are obtainable go to GoDaddy and register the names of your picking.
TIP: Do not pay for hosting if you by now have a website established up! Forward them.
Here is the least expensive ($10/year) and simplest way to established up forwarding of a domain name:
- Go to GoDaddy and register a domain name of your selecting. This is an effortless step-by-step procedure. Just make positive you do not indicator up for any extras that they offer you you. The ultimate cost ought to be about $10.19.
- When you have finished registration (you will acquire an e-mail with your info), indicator in to your GoDaddy account and go to "My Domain Names" underneath the "Domains" tab.
- Subsequent click "Domain Forwarding" and then click on your domain name.
- Pick "Enable" and then enter the URL of your present website in the box. Click OK.
That is it! Quite simple to do and now you can use your personal domain for all your advertising!
