Keep it short and simple<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are a few things to keep in mind when choosing a domain name. First, keep it short and simple. Longer domain names are harder for people to remember, so if you can get away with using fewer words in your domain name, do it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Secondly, avoid hyphens in your domain name (e.g., my-blog). It’s not necessary or recommended by most registrars that offer free domains these days–and they can make typing out URLs on mobile devices difficult because they’re not recognized by iOS or Android autocomplete features nor any browser autofill feature like Google Chrome’s “Add to Home Screen” function<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make sure it’s available.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first thing you’ll want to do is make sure the domain name is available. There are a few different ways that you can check for this, but we recommend using a free online tool like Domainr or Namecheap’s Domain Availability Checker. You should also try checking the domain name on all major search engines (Google, Bing and Yahoo). If your preferred choice has already been taken by someone else–or if it’s too similar to an existing business–keep looking!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avoid seasonal or generic terms.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Avoid seasonal or generic terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s best to avoid using words that are too long, like “Christmas-Gifts,” as they can be hard to remember and spell. The same goes for hyphens and numbers–they’re difficult to read, even if you’re searching for something specific like “Best-Domain-Names.” Avoiding two or more words in a row (like “BestDomainName”) is also an easy way to make sure your domain name doesn’t get lost in the crowd. Finally, don’t use misspelled words–it makes your website look amateurish!<\/p>\n\n\n\n