When it comes to picking a top-level domain for your website, there are plenty of options. Yes, .com domain extensions are popular, but due to their popularity, you may find that your dream domain has already been taken.

Why not consider choosing a generic (gTLD) like .club for your tennis club, or a country-code (ccTLDs) like .co.uk for your UK office?

If you’re a new business it may be important to choose a familiar domain extension like .com, a localized domain or a well-known gTLD. As they are popular, they are perceived as more trustworthy. Don’t panic if you haven’t managed to get one. The web is changing all the time, and as the web grows, so will the familiarity of new TLDs.

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To verify domain availability, use the search bar at the top of the page. Your website name will either be available or taken. If your domain is taken, this means that it is either reserved by the Registry or registered by someone else. At this point, you can choose to make an offer for that domain name.

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No. All domain extensions are considered equal in the eyes of Google and there is no automatic preference given to a .com domain.

When checking to see if a domain exists, it’s important to note whether a large and recognizable company has the .com – if it does, this can hurt your search results. It can also open you up to a potential trademark battle.

Premium domains are short domains, often made up of just one word or 3-5 letters. They are also known as ‘aftermarket’ or ‘pre-registered’ domains. Most premium domains have a .com extension, but many end with .org, .net, and .biz.

As premium domains include common words they are often the most memorable. Additionally, companies value short domains that match their company name or products, meaning these domains are typically the most desirable.

Sometimes certain domains sold by different registries are considered premium and can have a higher price point. With registry premium domains, both registration and renewal prices are set by the registry and are usually high.

If you’re looking for something a little different for your business or personal website, why not consider a new TLD? There are hundreds of new fresh and exciting domain endings that can help bring your dream alive.

Want a personal website? Share photos of your international trip with .travel, write your thoughts on the latest catwalk trends with .blog or get creative with a .is.

Looking to conquer your industry? Set up a web developer startup with a .dev and get a .inc to show you mean business.

Yes. When you register a domain extension, no one else can use it. So, if you’ve already got mydomain.com, it’s a good idea to register mydomain.net and mydomain.org and redirect them back to your original site. This helps to avoid confusion and makes capturing visitors easier.

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The maximum length a domain can be is 63 characters and the minimum is 1 character. The shorter your domain is, the easier it is to type and remember.

When choosing a domain name, keep it simple – a word that is difficult to spell will be problematic for your visitors. Pick a name that reflects your brand, industry, or you if it’s a personal project. Once you have a list of words, ask your friends and family for feedback. Have fun choosing!

Yes, you can keep registration data private with WhoisGuard. When you register a domain, certain personal information is taken from you that you may not wish to be publicly searchable.

Domain privacy helps to minimize spam and protect against domain hijacking. WhoisGuard acts as a ‘shield’ for searchable information and places Analyst Eye as the point of contact, displaying our information instead of your own.

WhoisGuard Privacy Protection is completely free for all eligible TLDs and includes personal details and spam protection. You can also benefit from email forwarding, synchronized expiration and domain transfers.
There is no need to do anything to activate WhoisGuard as long as your domain is eligible. It will be added to the Shopping cart automatically and enabled by default.

Once you have registered your domain name it’s time to use it. Maybe you want to funnel visitors to a landing page built especially for sales, or forward them to your personal Twitter page – it’s completely up to you how you use it. You can also create personalized email addresses based on your domain name. This helps to build trust in your brand and promote your company.