Finding the Best Domain Name for your Business
Friday, November 16th, 2007Are you ready to get your company on the web? Good. Everyone needs to start with a domain name. A domain name is a unique address identifying each site on the internet. It is part of the DNS (Domain Name System) and it’s used for your web site and e-mail.
There are several types of extensions for domain names, but the most common are .com, .net, .edu, and .org.
- .com is typically used for commercial sites, but can actually be used for any type of website.
- .net is also used for many kinds of web sites.
- .edu is reserved for educational organizations and institutions
- .org is used for organizations, most commonly for non-profit organizations.
Make it Memorable
The first step in choosing a domain name is making it memorable. Just like a business name, your domain name represents your company. If people have a hard time remembering it, then you’re going to have a hard time branding it over the long-term.