Selecting a domain name is the primary step in launching an online business and it is considered as a sign post to your email address and website. They are mainly used for identifying websites and serve as humanly memorable names for networks and websites. So, they are also referred to as “human friendly version” of website address. You have to choose a specific name or term while registering a domain so that the people can use this name in order to search for your website. These unique web identities are registered for one year at a time and it may be renewed automatically depending upon your scheme. If you fail to renew the domain name, it may be sold out to someone else and your website would go offline.

Tips for registering a domain

A domain represents the trademark or brand identity of an online business. By using these key weapons, you can catch the attention of people on the internet. So, if you are thinking about hosting a website, this unique identity is likely to be the primary thing you have to think about. There are lots of things you have to consider while registering them, such as extension, length, etc. Since they are considered as the backbone of online business, you have to choose them wisely. Here are few tips to guide you while registering. Have a closer look.

Register immediately: It is better to register your domains once you choose them. Otherwise you may lose them because thousands of people are searching for domain names for registering for their site.

Extensions: Every domain name should have an extension. The most popular extensions are .net, .org, edu and .com. You can host a website by using any of these extensions. Every extension denotes a meaning and reveals the nature of the website. For, instance a website with .edu refers to an educational website and .org refers to an organization. Moreover, today you have country level extensions as well. For example: – A website with .dk reveals that it’s hosted from Denmark. You are allowed to select the available extensions for a site when you register the domain name. So, wisely choose the extension.

Should be simple: A long name is more likely to be misspelled and hard to keep in mind. So, always try to choose a name which is easy to spell and remember.

Consider your brand name: Since these unique names help to establish your business identity, you are advised to register your business name as the domain name because your brand name in the main URL will definitely help the people to search and find out your website even if they know only the name of your enterprise or products.

Buy the misspelled names: Apart from the original name, if you prefer you can even buy the common misspellings of your website name also. By doing this, you can increase the traffic intended for your site. Apart from this, the competitors won’t be able to buy your misspelled names.

Getting the right domain (in Danish the term is dom