Domain Name Registration Ideas, Tips & Common Extension Meanings!

Choosing the best domain for your online business is tough - REALLY TOUGH! Which domain name will best represent your company, your brand, your products, your services, your website > YOU!

Things to consider when choosing a domain name:

Does your domain name sound good?
Does your domain look right?
Is your domain too long?
Does your domain make sense?
And... Is your domain name memorable?

Which domain extension do you need? A .com is almost always preferred, but it's not "the only extension in town."

Suggestions for picking a great domain name!

- Try to get a domain with a related "keyword" or two in it
- Try for the .com version of your desired domain name first
- Avoid hyphens and numbers in your domain (if possible)
- Avoid any potential trademark infringements
- Keep your domain as short as possible (not terribly important anymore)
- Consider a TLD in your "country code" like .ca for Canada
- Don't rush - the right domain is a strategic (long term) decision
- Consider joining a domain name forum like NAMEPROS.com to learn about domains!
- Consider buying your PERFECT domain from the current "owner" if it's for sale
- Choose a reputable domain name registrar! IMPORTANT! We use: GODADDY.com and NAMESPRO.ca
- (A list of excellent domain registrars can be found on our Domain Registrars page.)

What do the current popular TLD extensions mean?

.com - an unrestricted global domain meaning "commercial." The most popular domain extension on the planet!
.net - an unrestricted global domain meaning "network." Popular with Internet "infrastructure" companies.
.org - a (now unrestricted) global domain often associated with non-profit companies.
.biz - an unrestricted global domain usually associated with "business."
.edu - a restricted global domain that is reserved for accredited educational institutions.
.mil - a restricted global domain reserved specifically for military organizations.
.gov - a restricted global domain reserved specifically for government.
.info - an unrestricted global domain often associated with "informational" websites.
.us - a restricted domain name extension "reserved" for American citizens and businesses.
.ca - a restricted-use domain extension available to Canadians ONLY.

#1 Domain Name Registration Tip - TAKE YOUR TIME! The perfect domain can define your success on the web!

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