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BAWP 002: How to Choose the Right Domain Name for Your Website

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In this second episode of the Building a Website Pro podcast, I start our journey together in building a website. And where does that journey begin? It begins with being certain with yourself what the purpose is for your website and then choosing a domain name (e.g. YourWebsiteDomain.com).

You might love kitty cats and decide to start a website about them… but what is your goal for that website? Will it just be a hobby website with a glutinous array of pictures of you with your cats? Are you building an eportfolio (electronic portfolio) website that can serve as an online resume or vitae? Or are you building a website to raise money and find volunteers for a non-profit you are starting in Haiti? Regardless of the purpose, the important thing is to have one!

Once you know your website’s purpose, you can more aptly decide how to name it! And I walk through all the things you need to know to choose the best domain that’s right for you.

More specifically, in this session you’ll find out about:

  • Being deliberate about deciding your website’s purpose
  • Top things to avoid in a domain name
  • Why a clever domain name is not always a good choice
  • Tips for creating domain name ideas
  • Resources to help avoid copyrights in domains
  • How to find available domains
  • What tool to use for finding niche domains
  • And much more!
    • Resources and Links Mentioned in this Session Include:
    • Dotomator.com – Create domain name suggestions
    • Unique-names.com – Create unique name ideas to help you brainstorm. But remember, clarity trumps cleverness!
    • GoDaddy.com – Search domain name availability with Godaddy.
    • Copyright.gov/records – Search Copyright information
    • Uspto.gov/trademarks – Search the US Trademarks website
    • Google Adwords – Great free tool for keyword research
    • Long Tail Pro – Awesome tool for fast and thorough keyword research. Find the exact phrases your audience is typing into Google when they search for what you offer on your website.
    • BuildingAWebsitePro.com/gopro – VIDEO: Learn how to build a website with a custom domain name in 3 minutes. No joke!
    • GoProGift.com – Instant access to my free ebook, “7 Important Things You Need to Consider When Building a Website.”
    • GoProWebHosting.com – The Web hosting provider I love and recommend to friends and family
      • Pro Pointer

      Long Tail Pro – Awesome tool for fast and thorough keyword research. Find the exact phrases your audience is typing into Google when they search for what you offer on your website.

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        Michael

         

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