May 15, 2008
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Once you’ve chosen your niche, you need to select a domain name. Here’s a nice little tool to help you get ideas: Bust A Name
Try to select a .com domain name, they are generally easier to remember and are worth more if you want to sell your site later. Next, try to include keywords or a keyword phrase related to your site in your domain name, if possible. Keep your domain as short as possible. I see people make the mistake of choosing a domain name that will be impossible to remember or difficult to type, like keyword-keyword-keyword.com or keywordphrase-keyword.com. Try to avoid putting a dash in the name if possible as well. You want a name that will be easy to remember, easy to brand and easy to type in. If we were going with the topic of “hand quilting”, then a domain like handquiltingweb.com would be good. Or perhaps handquiltingonline.com or quiltingcountry.com.
In my experience, the best place to register a domain name is NameCheap. They have monthly coupons for a percent off your new domain registration every month.
If you have websites for sale or are looking to buy an already developed website, check out dealasite.com. It’s totally free for buyers and sellers and they have hundreds of listings available.