Wednesday, October 28th, 2009 | Author: Michael

A domain names search can be challenging to whomever is searching for the first time. Starting a domain names search the proper way can be the difference between pulling hundreds of visitors a month versus thousands of visitors a month. Here are some points to definitely consider when doing a domain names search.

First, you should produce a list of possible names you want before doing your domain names search. Consider what keywords best describe your web site and try to add one of them or more in your domain name. Having your main keyword in your domain name gives you a lift in rankings in Google’s eyes when it comes to your domain.

Try and come up with different versions of your preferred spelling and order before doing your domain names search. Be prepared to go through your list finding that all of those domain names are previously taken.

If during your domain names search you find that almost all of your ideas are already taken, you can try inserting dashes between the words and conducting your domain search like that.

When buying a domain name, it is also a great idea, in my educated opinion, to always try and buy a ".com" domain. If your first choice is not available in .com, you can try adding a dash between your words or you can try and go for a ".net" or a ".org". But try and get a .com if you can. It is the business standard.

Once again, when buying a domain name for your company, try and buy a .com domain. If the one you had your heart set on is not available you can try placing dashes between the words, or you can shift the wording around a bit. Or you can even try inserting short words at the end, like "fast" or "info" or "now". So that would make it "acmeconstructionnow.com."

Another consideration when buying a domain name is geography. You can attach the name of your state, your city or town. This will even further focus you within Googles eyes for ranking in the search engines.

For an extra lift in Google’s eyes, try to fit your keyword into your domain name as the first word or two. Like if I have a company by the name "Johnnies House of Flowers", I could try and purchase domain name in that exact order. Or I could try to purchase "flowersbyjohnny.com". Purchasing a domain name like flowersbyjohny will give you a boost in Google’s view because your keyword has been put first in your domain name.

At times you will see when you go to purchase domain name that all of your ideas are already taken. When this happens you can always obtain a .net domain or try to get a .org domain.

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