How to choose a domain name
What are domain names?
Domain names are sometimes referred to as website addresses or URL's, such as google.com or twitter.com, and are available for purchase from many website services or registrars like ourselves. Certain domains will obviously be unavailable for purchase but there are domains which are under ownership which can still be brought. Websites such as www.sedo.com/ list thousands of domains available for purchase. Some cheaper than others.
A domain name will give your website a unique identity, and sometimes affect the success of your site. Once you purchase a domain name, and build a brand around it, it is yours to use until you choose not to renew it. yello studio manage the purchase and renewal of all our client domains giving complete peace of mind. Furthermore it keeps all your web design, hosting, email and domain services under one roof.
How to Find Available Domain Names
If you're looking to purchase a name but don’t want to invest a lot of money, you may need to spend a good deal of time thinking up names and then searching for them. Its not so important these days, but consider what people may type in the search engine to find you - this can aid search engine optimisation. If you're not sure on how to proceed with searching for the right domain name for your company then give us a call 01392 690056, and we'll guide you through the process.
In addition to blindly searching for names, specific sites will recommend available names related to your search. MakeWords.com allows you to search by keyword, starting and ending phrases, and domain extension to find available names and ones for purchase. Domain Tools offers a free search tool as well.
WHOIS Searches
If you're looking to purchase a domain name that you know exists, you can often find the owner through a WHOIS search. Available on most registrar sites, including the ones listed above, WHOIS searches will show the available contact information tied to a specific name. For a small fee, you can hide your contact information from a WHOIS search when you buy your own domain names.
For more information call yello studio 01392 690056.
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