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Selecting a Domain Name

by craigj
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Hi all

This is the first of many posts I hope.....so be kind.

Firstly let me give you some backgound and then the question.
In the late 90's I had a website selling certification(mcse etc) guides. It was going fine but then I stopped (don't ask why......I am still kicking myself ), and am now researching ways to start something up again.
I have since dicovered the internet business to be a totally different ball game.

Here's my question:

I am currently searching for a domain name to use.

In basic English please take me through the steps I should follow to purchase the right domain name.

Use any example since I am not even sure as to what I want to market market.

Thanks in advance.

Craig
#domain #selecting
  • Profile picture of the author Rich Lowe
    Hey Craig,

    Keep your domain name short so that it stays in your visitors' memory. Forget about whether or not you should have a .com. , .net or .info for better search engine ranking. It makes little difference. Try to put your market name or keyword in the domain too.

    Hope that helps

    Rich
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  • Profile picture of the author jameswatson2002
    domains should be related to product that you are targeting also search for a proper name that mustinclude your product also like if ur product is ebook related to money u can include money and ebook both words in domain ! use ur mind creativity ! also search google for the product and see top domains names coming in google search! hope this help !
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    • Profile picture of the author RyanRingold
      Originally Posted by jameswatson2002 View Post

      domains should be related to product that you are targeting also search for a proper name that mustinclude your product also like if ur product is ebook related to money u can include money and ebook both words in domain ! use ur mind creativity ! also search google for the product and see top domains names coming in google search! hope this help !

      Start with Google's tool at https://adwords.google.com/select/KeywordToolExternal.

      Type in words to find out how many times people are searching for them.

      For example, "web design training".

      This will show you all the search results around this search phrase.

      If you decide to go into this marketplace, then try to use these keywords in your domain name.
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  • Profile picture of the author abhi1
    Originally Posted by craigj View Post

    I am not even sure as to what I want to market market.
    Since you are not sure on what to market, I'd suggest you to do a niche research before you go buying a domain.

    Once you're done with your niche research, find a suitable product in the niche which you can promote and do a keyword research.

    When you have your keywords, register a .com/.org/.net domain from Godaddy or Namecheap with your PRIMARY Keyword in it.

    Explaining all 3 of these in details can take a LONG time. Just look for a free report on niche marketing and that should cover all these basics.
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  • Profile picture of the author craigj
    Hi all

    Wow, what a fast response. Thanks guys I'll follow these steps.
    Just another question:
    What is the HOT niche market at the moment ?

    Craig
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  • Profile picture of the author bbrian017
    also say it out load a few times ask your friends to repeat it and see if ti's easily understood by saying it ONLY once.

    Call them 24 hours later and ask them if they remember the name!
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