There are no set rules
for choosing a domain other than the limitation that it can only contain
64 characters and consist of only the letters A through Z, digits 0
through 9 and hyphen characters.
Other than that, you are pretty much free to choose, register and use
just about anything you like for a domain name.
Before deciding what
domain name you want, you should consider some or all of the following
points;
Do not make your
primary domain too long and complicated.
Try to register a
domain which contains a popular keyword applicable for your
industry.
Simple common
spelling is better than word-play and sounds like spellings
.co.uk is the
predominant Top Level Domain (TLD) for UK websites.
Check for other
websites using similar names to the one you choose. If you find that
the name is very much the same as another active site, and the names
are likely to be confusing, you should consider another name.
Identify the cost:
It is a general view that the registrars expect to pay a yearly fee
from the domain name consumers. There are also some domain name
registrars that provide discounts for registering a domain name for
more than one year.
Choose the right
Registrar: Apart from choosing the right domain name, you need to
choose a suitable domain registrar to help you process your website
name registration. An accredited registrar like 1&1 Internet
Ltd
will ensure you that your registration details and personal
particulars are well taken care of. Accredited registrars are
closely monitored and regulated by the relevant Internet
authorities.
Once you've settled
on the perfect name and found a reliable and trustworthy registrar, your
domain registration will be as simple as a-b-c!
Try to follow as many of the above rules as you can. You
can check out the availability of domain names and register new domains
here:
