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Theodore "Ted" Jenkins
I am Ted. I write, therefore I am.
The most crucial step in starting your online journey is the selection of your domain name. At first glance, it may appear a bit hard; but finding an innovative personal domain name can be done with the utmost ease, provided you devote some time and follow a logical route.
The most important quality of a great domain name is that it is short enough to be easy to remember, simple to spell correctly, and memorable. As this will be your online brand, it is essential that you analyze properly and use all the tools available to get the great domain name.
Qualities of an innovative personal domain name
To get the innovative personal domain name, start with a list of names that immediately come to mind that you would like to have. If you already have a preset business, group or club name, put it on the list. A few of your first choices may not be available, but keep them on your list for the moment at least.
It’s your good luck that at present there are plenty of Top Level Domain (TLD) solutions such as .net, .biz, .us, .org or. info. The ". Biz" extension has just started but is bound to make its presence felt in the future. Another solution is to use the extensions that were made for some of the smaller countries, like ".cc" (Cocos Islands), or ".tv" (Tuvalu).
Online tools
When signing up for a domain name, opt for a company that gives free online tools to generate ideas for names. You can start by searching for one of your preferred names or keywords. If the name is not available, you will get a list of recommended similar names, including other extensions, dashes, and popular prefixes and suffixes. This can be an ideal source of ideas and can save you plenty of time if you are interested in a very competitive phrase.
It is mandatory that you use keyword-rich domain names. Collect lists of action keywords that can be used as a domain name or use a combination of keywords (example: fastquickloan.com). Opting for the right combination of keywords can play a crucial role in helping your marketing efforts, both online and offline.
One popular method is to add a prefix in the beginning of a more generic name, as in eloans.com or efinance.com. Additional common prefixes to take into account are e, z, my, and Ez.
Published by Theodore "Ted" Jenkins on August 15, 2006 04:42 PM