Its time to put on your thinking cap! A domain name choice is a tough decision. Basically your domain name is your ".com" address. Don't get us wrong, all domain names don't have to end in .com. Common domain name extensions include .net, .org, .ws, and many more. Its up to you to decide what will be an appropriate name for your website. Cal Coast recommends that you choose a domain name that is descriptive of your website, or a domain name that is catchy. If you go the descriptive route then do not make your domain name a mile long - it needs to be easy to remember. Good domain names can include your name, your business name, your slogan, your main idea, your cause. Make it short and sweet.
Try this idea: Set a timer for one minute, and write down as many descriptive words about your website as possible. Don't judge. Just write. Put one on each line. When the time is up, put a .com after all of them. Anything sound good? |
When you find a few potentials, then its time to check for availability. There's many places on the internet who will offer you a free domain name search, including Cal Coast Web Design. Just click here to check for domain availability.
Don't be discouraged if your first choices are already taken. Buying a domain is the latest craze. Don't expect to choose the perfect domain name in an hour either. Take your time and choose what's best for you.
After you choose your domain name its time to register it! BE SURE THIS IS YOUR "FINAL ANSWER", AS DOMAIN NAMES ARE NON REFUNDABLE.
Cal
Coast highly recommends that when you
register a domain name you do it through
our site,
because there are sites out there that
sell bunk domain names. You don't want
to get caught up with one of those. Basically
these sites will take your money and only
give you a half-functioning domain name.
This can include a domain name that cannot
be transferred from server to server, A domain name that is
an extension of the someone else's domain
name (ie. yourname.calcoastwebdesign.com),
and even a domain name that requires a
fee to be connected with a website. Stay
away from any company who works like this
- they can hinder your site's production
and internet exposure.
Once your domain name is registered its
time to build your website :) Click here for details!
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