The era when there were still plenty of domain names available for registration is long gone. The best domain names were already taken before the year 2000. Choosing a good domain name is very important. In this article, I will highlight a number of tips.
Extensions
Extensions for your domain name. You can choose from various extensions such as .nl, .com, .eu, .net, or .info. When registering your domain name, it can be very important to register a domain name with multiple extensions. But why?
If you want to sell your product or service abroad in the future, it is wise to have foreign extensions as well. By having different extensions, you prevent competitors from taking advantage of them. Domain squatters and traders are still trying to find the best domain names.
Danger lurks
Mediq NV (an international retail and distribution company for pharmaceuticals, medical instruments, and medical supplies) experienced this once. A private individual had registered mediqpharmaceuticals.nl as a domain name. The domain name bore a striking resemblance to the company name Mediq Pharmacy. Investigation revealed that the company name Mediq Pharmacy was registered before the domain name mediqpharmaceuticals.nl. The domain name was blocked*.
Marketing
Search engines display the most relevant websites first. The domain name plays an important part in this. It is therefore wise to incorporate relevant keywords into your domain name. Take the domain name autokopen.nl, for example. If you type the search term 'buy a car' into Google, autokopen.nl appears in the first position. This is partly due to the search term included in the domain name.
Domain name: buy or come up with your own?
Domain names in the Netherlands are running out. The market is becoming saturated. If you are looking for a domain name, you can do two things. You buy an existing domain name, or you get creative and come up with one yourself. Domainr is a tool that helps you find a domain name.
Buying a domain name can also have its advantages. Suppose you sell roller blinds. Then buying the domain name rolgordijnen.nl or rolgordijn.nl might be a good idea.
* Source: www.domjur.nl