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What is a domain name?
A domain name is hostname (is a domain name assigned to the host) that provides more unforgettable names instead of using numeric IP addresses.
How to choose a domain name
When deciding on an actual domain name what are the factors to keep in mind:
- Short names These names are best because your potential visitors will have to type your domain name in or remember if you want them to reach your website
- Memorable names These domain names are also the most effective such as Google, Amazon and Yahoo which have all benefited from having unusual names
- Having your own business name as your website address name This is a very good idea because it makes it easier for people who already know your company to find your website
- Names containing word that are relevant to your business Names containing words that are especially relevant to your business ("keywords") will also help you to be found by search engines e.g. www.Headache.co.za might be a better name for Mr Smith headache company than www.smith.co.za.
- Domain names that contain Keywords relevant to your business Sites with domains that contain such keywords may get better listings in some search engines if people search for those particular words
Millions of .com domain names have already been registered so, if the name is not unusual, someone else has probably already registered it. If you can't get the business name you want from a .com address, you can try a .info or a .biz.
Which domain extension should you choose (for example, .com, .de, .uk, .co.za)?
- .com |
domains are the best domains to use for sites that target international markets |
- .co.za |
domains are best for South African sites |
| -. coop |
domains are
used for Co-Operative Organizations |
- .uk |
domains are best for United Kingdom sites |
- .biz |
domains are primarily used for commercial or business purposes |
- .de |
domains are best for German sites |
- .org |
domains are best for non-profit organizations |
- .edu.za |
domains are used for South African educational organizations |
- .net |
domains are usually designates "network", but is often used as a backup for a .com domain |
- .kids.us |
domains are one that parents, educators and children under 13 can trust for appropriate content. |
| - .mil |
domains are
designates US Dept of Defense |
- .name |
domains can be used for all general purposes |
| - .travel |
domains are used for trevel |
- .info |
domains are intended for informative websites |
If you are looking for a co.za Domain Names - go to http://co.za and search for the domain name you are looking for. Once you have found a domain name, ask your ISP provider to book it for you. Your ISP will do all the work for.
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