How to Find A Domain Name
How to Find or Buy a Domain Name
If you want to start a website and put us out of business one of the first things you'll need to do is find a domain name. You can buy or register a domain name very cheaply, however, the difficulty of finding a good domain name various greatly depending on the subject of your website. For example if your starting a new site about a popular television show such as American Idol, you'll have a hard time finding a suitable domain name because so many other people will have already registered the most common names. On the other hand if you need a website for your local business then there should be plenty of names available.
We've listed a few quick tips on how to find and register a domain name. After reading the tips you can use the free search tool from GoDaddy to check the availabilty of you desired domain.
Tips on Buying A Domain Name
- If search engine placement is important to you (In most cases it will be) you should try to use "keyword(s) in your domain name". For example if you're selling "Blue Widgets" you should try to use the word "blue widgets" in your domain name.
- Register your domain with a company who also provides website hosting such as Godaddy.Com. This will simplify the process of setting up your website.
- Don't get ripped off by high-priced registrars. You can buy a new domain name for $10 or less.
- You can register a domain name as "private" very cheaply if you'd like to hide your personal information or simple hide the fact you own a specific domain name.
Use GoDaddy Domain Search Tool
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