Domain Name Selection For Blogs

How to Choose a Domain Name for a Blog
By Mark G Miller

A domain name for a blog is the unique address a user types into their Internet browser to navigate to a site. The domain name blog uniquely identifies the person's blog. Domain names are most often referred to as the vanity URL for a blog. For example, if BlogSpot is used the hosting domain may show in the URL as namehere-blogspot-dot-com but selecting a vanity URL would allow the URL to read www-namehere-dot-com.

When using a blog for a business or to promote a product, it is always advised to use a vanity URL that is easy for customers to remember.

Acquiring a Domain Name

Domain name blog URL's must be registered and checked against names that are already owned just like securing any website domain name. There are thousands of companies that provide domain name registering services, but some are more reliable than others. To find out if a domain name is available, simply go to an accredited registrar company and type in the name, they will list whether or not that URL is available to be secured.

Picking a Domain Name Extension

Unique addresses for web sites come with a variety of domain name extensions and so do those for domain name blog URL's. Basically, an extension is the three letters at the end of a URL after the last period. The most common is.com, but non-profit companies will often use an.org extension. Domain name shoppers will also find several new extensions such a.biz,. name,.net and two-letter extensions for certain countries such as.uk -- for the United Kingdom.

Selecting a Domain Name

If available, use.com as the extension, this is usually preferred. Most people automatically assume that is what a web site address is going to end in -- businesses may lose customers by ending a domain blog in another extension. There is a lot to consider when choosing a domain name blog - the most important is make it memorable. Choose something easy to remember, simple to spell and a phrase or word that is memorable. The domain name should reflect what kind of content a visitor would find on the blog. The maximum length of a domain name is 63 characters.

Registering a Domain Name

After choosing a domain name company to register the name, a customer will be required to provide a name, address and credit card. The data that is displayed publicly is owner's name and address and the date and time the domain was registered. Domain names are typically registered for one-year at a time and are automatically renewed at the end of each service term. Any problems with payment will result in the name being released back onto the menu of available URLs.

Having a unique domain name adds a level of professionalism to a blog or business. Having an Internet presence allows visitors to see that the site is part of the digital universe and up-to-date on new technologies.

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