Domain Name Generator
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How to get the best domain name suggestions
Using a website name generator is a great way to gather ideas for your domain. But where do you start and how do you make sure you’re getting the most out of the results?
It’s all in the detail
The more you tell it, the better it is – it’s really that simple. Give the domain name generator as much information as possible and you’ll get better suggestions. It’s not a mind reader after all!
Choose your extension
If you already have an extension in mind, start your search by using that. This could be a generic extension, e.g. .com or .co.uk, or something more brand specific, like .blog, .shop or even .pizza!
Keywords
Make a list of the keywords that define your brand. Use these to refine your search for more relevant suggestions. You could also use qualifiers, like your location, type of product or industry.
What to avoid when picking a domain name
There’s a few things that are a definite no-no when it comes to creating your domain name. Luckily, we’re here to tell you what those are.
Special characters
You can’t use special characters like exclamation marks or underscores in your domain name. You can use hyphens but not as the first or last character.
Complicated words
Using hard-to-spell words or complex pronunciations just increases your chances of being forgotten. Keep it simple – it also reduces the risk of misspellings.
Numbers
Numbers only confuse things in a domain. Do your visitors use digits or words? If you have to use a number, register multiple versions to cover any format variations.
Abbreviations
Abbreviations are just another part in the recipe to being forgotten or lost. If you tell people your domain name, how are they supposed to know it’s abbreviated?
How to choose a good domain name
So you’ve got your list of suggestions, but now you need to make that all important decision –
which one do you use?
Is it memorable?
Your visitors need to remember your domain name so they’ll keep coming back. Don’t let your site get lost in the abyss of domains floating around the internet.
Look at competitors
Check out what your closest competitors' domains are. Make sure yours isn’t too similar and can’t get confused with theirs. You want to stand out in your industry.
Social media
Is the social media handle for your domain available? For consistency, it’s best to have the same handle and domain. It makes it easier to find you across platforms.
Be clear
Your domain name needs to at least hint at who you are or what you do. You’re a cake shop – great, tell visitors that. If you can make your domain your business name, perfect!
Short is best
Don’t get bogged down in keywords and details. Make your domain as concise and easy to remember as possible. Visitors won’t remember or want to type out a lengthy domain.
Say it
Say your domain name out loud. Word of mouth is a great way to promote for free. If your domain name is too wordy to say to people, you know it’s time to have a rethink.
Why should you choose Fasthosts?
24/7 support
No matter what time you’re working, our support team will be there. Got a question? Give us a call.
Advanced security
Our data centres keep over one million domains secure and running smoothly. Your site’s safe with us.
Huge domain directory
Find the perfect domain with our impressive search engine. It scans for all available domains across the internet.
Push it further
Why not go a step further? Use your domain name with Web Hosting or Email Hosting to boost your online presence.
Need more information?
Want to learn more about domain names before generating your own? Look no further than our blog!
How to choose a domain name
Maybe picking a domain name seems easy to you, but there’s more to consider than you might think. Read on to see what you should do before registering your perfect domain.
.org vs .com vs .net domain names
Three of the most popular domain extensions are .com, .org and .net. Check out this blog post for the pros and cons of each, and how to choose the best domain extension for your website.
How to buy a domain name
You’ve chosen your domain and now it’s time to register. But how do you do that? It’s not as complicated as you might think. Follow this guide on how to purchase your website domain name.
Frequently asked questions
Got questions about our domain name generator? Our frequently asked questions will answer the most common queries.
