Six tips for picking a domain name

You may think you have found the perfect domain name, which is a great start; however, don’t sign on the dotted line until you have read through the following six tips for picking a domain name.

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1. Plan

Before you decide on that great domain name, apply a few simple rules: keep it short, and keep it easy to spell and remember. This will save a lot of time and confusion when customers or clients are searching for your site.

2. Research

Once you have decided on your domain name, try running it through a search engine such as Google or Yahoo! You may be surprised what your domain name search reveals. This may be something you wouldn’t want your domain name associated with, or it may mean something different in a foreign language. Also, spend some time searching social media platforms for the domain name you …