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What’s In a Name?

In order to build an online presence and having traffic to your website, the choice of the name for the web address is of utmost importance.  The web address must have something to do with the product or service that you are offering, or you may find cobwebs growing on your website.  Here are some tips to choosing a good domain name:

* Find a keyword phrase and check its availability.  One of the best sources for domain names that I have found is GoDaddy.  The rates are reasonable and when searching for a domain name, they often will pop out some that are similar that you haven’t thought of.

* Don’t use all initials.  If you recall the early days of the Internet, it seemed that initials were the thing.  This is great if you are KFC (originally Kentucky Fried Chicken), but not so great if you are Domains Of Real Kingdoms Making A Niche (DORKMAN).  Take the time and do the research and it will save you in the long run.

* Use a .com ending, especially if you are doing a business.  There are more and more endings available (.org, for example), but people still associate .com with a more legitimate website. 

Be sure to check back here for more sources, links, and ideas.  I would love to hear from you!

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