[00:00] Have you ever had an idea for a website that kept you up in the middle of the night, but you didn't know where to start? The first thing you should do is claim your online address.
[00:13] And today I'm going to tell you how to pick a domain name. Since you're ready to get started, here are three things to remember choosing a domain name. First, always think like a visitor and consider the keywords, phrases, and words that are relevant to your niche
[00:28] to help express the ideas you have for your website. Your domain name should always be an accurate representation of your brand or business. If I'm a fashion blogger and my domain name is DesireesBakedGoods.com,
[00:42] that's not a representation of my brand and will likely confuse visitors who are coming to the site looking for cookies and cake. Second, be sure you choose the right extension, also known as a TLD.
[00:54] Your TLD is the dot whatever that follows the name you choose That can be and hundreds of more Again we want to minimize the confusion so don choose for your fashion blog
[01:09] It just doesn't make sense. Last but not least, you want your domain name to be memorable. You can achieve this by picking out key characteristics that will make it short, recognizable,
[01:21] and easy to pronounce. About six to 14 characters is the ideal length, and you should avoid numbers when possible. Long names are hard to remember and can leave visitors guessing what your website is called
[01:33] instead of actually spending time on your site. Rome wasn't built in a day, and you don't have to have your whole website ready to go tomorrow, but you do need to make sure the domain name you choose reflects what you plan to share or sell on your website.
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