When you register a domain name, you include a bunch of personal information that is associated with your registration. This is stuff like your mailing address, phone number, and other personal contact information. Not everyone is comfortable with having that information out there. And by “out there” I mean in the Whois database. Every time […]
Category: How to Choose a Domain Name
What is Free Web Hosting? When it comes to figuring out how to host your website, there is good news, and bad news. First – the good news: You don’t have to pay for web hosting! That’s right – there are tons of places you can host your site for free. However, before you run […]
So, you may be thinking, “great, I’m ready to go!” Not so fast my friend. Figuring out what kind of hosting service you need is just the first step. Not all hosting companies are created equally and you need to know what to look for when it comes to choosing a web host. I already […]
You choose a domain name by thinking about what people will type into their browser when they want to visit your website. You also need to think about how easy it is to remember and spell, as well as whether or not there are any other websites with that exact same name. The first thing […]
As much as the things we’ve discussed thus far are important, there are also a few things that you will want to avoid when picking your new domain name that are just as important. Don’t pick a domain name that you have to explain I mentioned this previously when discussing the brand name I used […]
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Buying Premium Domains
Sometimes the domain name you choose is already registered, as mentioned previously. However, don’t let that stop you. Buying your domain name from someone else is a great way to get that perfect domain you’re searching for, but wasn’t available for registration on Godaddy. Premium domains are those that show up with those big price […]
Getting Ideas For Buying Expired Domain Names? So we’ve covered a lot so far. You’ve got a few ideas, but you need some inspiration. Here are a few sources where you can generate some ideas for your domain name Domain Tools – Find some great suggestions by starting with your idea, or keyword ideas Domainr […]
Technology will fail. I know, it sucks, but it happens. But when it does you want to have offsite backups in place so you can get back up and running with minimal down time. Check in to big issues your host may have had recently and see how they responded. A couple huge names in […]
Ok – I admit it. I’m a bit of a domain collector. It may be a moment when inspiration strikes, or it’s an idea for a product or service I want to create, or just because it’s a domain that strikes me for one reason or another. So, if you’re a collector like me, and […]
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Choosing the right domain name is a critical factor when it comes to the success of your new website project. There is a lot riding on your name and you’re going to be stuck with it for a while so you need to make sure you pick the right one. If you’re serious about wanting to […]