Choosing Domains
choosing the right domain
Domain names were invented to make any web resource easier to remember, find, and access. This is the most important factor to consider when choosing which domains to purchase.
One thing to note when registering a domain name is that, you need a web hosting account to house your website and emails. A domain alone with not provide you with the tools to upload your website or create personalised email addresses.
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see the most popular top-level domains and their prices
.co.za
The .co.za domain extension is uniquely South African. Your personal email address and website will be trusted with the .co.za extension.
.com
Old school original, the beginning of the internet. Approximately 135 Million .com registrations exist. It’s time to claim yours.
.net
Often seen as the next best domain name, we think it’s the perfect domain to book for any online endeavour you may have.
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.org
Mostly for organizations or non-profits: A .org domain name will give your organization or operation the legitimacy it deserves.
factors
what to consider when choosing a domain name
memorable
easy & memorable
Be creative but make it memorable and ensure that it’s easy to pronounce and remember. Unique, brand-able names are much more memorable and likely to be shared. A domain name cannot contain spaces your can however use underscores and hyphens.
trademarks
registered trademarks
Before registering a domain, make sure your chosen name is not trademarked. These infringements can result in the owner of the trademark claiming your hard work and sometimes profits from the website as their own. This will also rule out many unavailable options.
be clear
clarity is all
It’s also important to be very clear about your chosen name. If possible ensure that your domain name should immediately convey what your website and business is about and this Includes niche appropriate keywords in your domain name can signal to Google how your site is relevant.
extensions
appropriate extensions
Now that you’re ready, finally, choose an appropriate domain extension. Example, a .com domain is more universal but depending on your needs or nature of business, you might have to choose a different option which may be more geographical, like a .co.zw, .co.za, or a category for example, .pro .store, etc.
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