You’ve decided to take the plunge and develop a website. Maybe you already know exactly how you want it to look or know someone that can design it for you. While this is extremely important, have you thought about registering a domain name for your site? Domain names are another piece of your websites brand. Without a cohesive branding effort you will have bits and pieces but not a complete package.
What is a domain name? A domain name is the address of the website and email used by customers to find you company. Domain names replace IP addresses (unique numbers) because they are easy to remember. A domain can contain numbers, letters, and hyphens up to 67 characters. Now that you understand what a domain is, why is it important?
There are many reasons a domain name is important. Listed are just a few of the key reasons:
Uniquely identifies your website. Two companies cannot simultaneously hold the same domain name
Domains are quickly becoming synonymous with the business itself, like Amazon or eBay.
Gives your business a professional look
Can result in better search engine traffic
Allows you to also have email addresses from you domain name (i.e. you@your domainname.com)
First thing most customers will come across if they find you online
Increases businesses name recognition
Now that we have seen some of the benefits, let’s look at some tips on how to choose your domain name:
Choose a name that is easy to pronounce
Domain name should be as short as possible
Always choose a .com name if available
Make the name MEMORABLE
Relate the domain to your businesses name and the products your offer
Choose a name that is easy to remember
Domain names are inexpensive and there is no reason not to have one. You can also register several domains and point them all back to your main site to increase traffic results. Remember these tips when you are looking to register a domain and you are sure to come out ahead of the competition.
About the Author
Camber is a technical writer with interests in website design, Internet Marketing, and Search Engine Optimization.
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