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Small Biz Tip: Internet : Your Website Name

Tips from Tuesday, March 10, 2009

The Small Business tips today will be cover naming your website and securing the domain.

  1. When choosing a domain name (your website address) consider something memorial and recognizable, such as YourCompanyName.com.
  2. Try to keep your domain name to less than 20 characters. Have a few different options in mind when you start out.
  3. Don't use underscores in your domain name or spelling that is "creative". That will make you more difficult to remember and find.
  4. A domain name should cost ~ $10/year. Don't get sold for more Try http://godaddy.com for good prices; domain hosting as well.

Daily Overview: When getting a domain name use your company name, keep it short & save creativity for content. $10/year = your name!

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