Easy ways to your perfect name on the Internet
If your looking to get your place on the web it can be confusing knowing where to start, what you need to do and how much too pay.
The easiest way to search for a domain name is to use one of the domain registration services - I'd recommend either GoDaddy or 123-reg, both are reputable companies who have 1,000,000's of domains registered and provide excellent value for money. [Tip] Sign up for GoDaddy's newsletter or search Google for "GoDaddy Voucher" and you can usually get another 10-20% off their published prices.
A new service that's incredibly convenient and easy to use is ajaxwhois. Just a type a domain name and its availability will appear instantly.
If your actually having trouble deciding on a name it's well worth reading this article about how to name your company but I think the main points are
- Keep it simple - don't try and be clever
- Make it memorable - just think of the websites you visit regularly
- Don't use hyphens - it just confuses people
- Keep it short - yes you can have a long domain name but people will get p*%ssed off when they type in your email address!
- Get the .com or .co.uk at the very least the .net - don't bother with uk.com, .org, just think of another name
