Register a Domain Name: Check Domain Name Availability

2007-07-18 16:23:30

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A domain name is important to the popularity of a web site. A short, easy-to-recall name can make a web address quicker to type into the browser’s address bar; a site with such a name can also be visited more frequently. This can then add to a site’s popularity, increase its search engine ranking, and ultimately translate to more sales if the web site offers products or services for sale.

If you are interested in purchasing a domain name, you may have a more difficult time getting one, as there are now thousands of web sites and thousands more domain names to choose from. This has turned domain name selling into a lucrative business, with sly business persons buying potentially popular domain names, and then selling them at much higher prices afterward. In order to get the best domain name for your site, you need to check domain name availability, register the domain name, and then buy it.

Check Domain Name Availability

To check domain name availability, you will need to consult with and search through domain name registers. These domain name registers are available online, and will feature different kinds of statistical software that can help you select a domain name. Some software will give statistics on the most used words in domain names, the most common domain name extensions, and what domain names have been bought or sold recently.

When you check domain name availability, look for a domain register that can generate variations of your domain name if the domain name that you want has already been registered and purchased. Words such as discount or cheap can be substituted by terms such as budget, inexpensive, and economical. A dot biz or dot net extension may work as well as a dot com, and so on.

Buying a Domain Name

Buying a domain name can be irritating if someone has already purchased your desired domain name, and is asking a very high price for it. In this case, you can opt to negotiate prices or pay for the domain name. You can also make domain name substitutions until you have an unclaimed domain name when you finally check domain name availability.

A domain name is important in establishing and maintaining site popularity. If you know how to check domain name availability and use your search results to your advantage, you can find the domain name that you want. If you are smart in making your purchases, then you can have a truly popular website even with a small budget.


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