Selecting a Domain Name

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Hi all,

Planning on buying and building my first webpage. Probably the sort of question that gets asked here all the time, but what sort of domain name works best? Does the domain name really matter if you're getting random hits? I'm buying a $1 one on Godaddy, so I have one shot unless I pay more.

Also, any good ideas for a name? It's a business writing webpage.
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  • I would go with a brand name...you never know you can start off a site as...oh I'm just getting random hits..to ..oh crap this thing is getting big...
    go with a .com...
    as far as a good domain name...google "domain name generators" I get tons of ideas from those...yup I also find the $1 coupons on godaddy also..wish you well!
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  • Hi Nick,

    Use this criteria:

    - Descriptive
    - Easy to Spell
    - Easy to Remember
    - Catchy
    - Short
    - Captures the Tone of Your Service
    - Unique
    - .Com
    - Avoid Infringing Copyright and Trademarks
    - Captures the Brand
    - Avoid Hyphens
    - Avoid Unnecessary Words (the, and, cool, etc.)

    - Tom
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  • Thanks guys. I think I'm gonna buy one though google because it's $12 a year for hosting and everything. I did find a good domain name that wasn't taken because Godaddy suggested it to me. I'll just go ahead and steal it because I've used godaddy in the past and I didn't like their service.
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    • Different marketers will tell you different things about Godaddy. From my personal experience, and when we're talking about domains used for typical IM projects, I have no complaints whatsoever about Godaddy. You can also easily find coupons so you can register domains for as low as 99 cents. Likewise, people will give you differing opinions on their hosting service. I like it, but, just like every host, you'll often read horror stories. Anyway - good luck. You're taking action and that's good!

      - Tom
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  • Ok, You can buy the Domain Godaddy or, Namecheap. If you would like to use this site for business purpose, you should buy the .com domain. It is the best one for any business purpose.
  • What is the main keyword you want your site to rank for? Try to incorporate it into your domain name.
  • Domain name should be relevant to what you're selling, but for the most part you just have to drive targeted traffic to it.

    If you're relying on people remembering your site name, don't do that. Just get them onto your email list, pitch them helpful emails, and then LEAD THEM back to your website. This is direct marketing, not hopeful, remembrance, or brand marketing.
  • for the domain, i only use Godaddy and very happy with it because their service is good but for domain only, not hosting.
    for the Domain name, i recommend you to go to google and type your keyword (Ex: business writing ) the look at the ads and website listed there so you can get your domain ideal.
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    Selecting a Domain Name

    Hi all, Planning on buying and building my first webpage. Probably the sort of question that gets asked here all the time, but what sort of domain name works best? Does the domain name really matter if you're getting random hits? I'm buying a $1 one on Godaddy, so I have one shot unless I pay more.