Domain Name Guide
Domain Name Help Topics
Selecting A Domain Name
Relevancy. The domain name you select for your website should include the words (keywords) pertaining to your business's key offerings or products in order to achieve the best search engine results. For example EpistensBakery.com is fine but EpistensBagleBakery.com is better because it further defines your main business activity.
Hyphens. Try not to use of a hyphen (-) as hyphens do not appear to be effective with search engines.
Example: Miami-Beach-Bikini-Team.com
Personal Names. Avoid using a personal name.
Example: With VeronicaDeliciousCandies.com, the name Veronica in this example may hide the domain name from the search engines ability to find relevant information during a potential clients search request.
Avoid Hard To Spell Names. Try not to use a word that is not easy to spell. People may not freely type these words into a search engine or online directory.
Best Name Endings. Use one of these.
.com is used to describe a e-commerce site or organization engaged in product sales.
.net is used for information sites or when the .com name you want is taken
.org is used for clubs, non commercial sites, educational sites, non-profit organizations, churches, etc.
Researching Domain Name Availability |
Once you decide on a name check to make sure no one else has it yet. I happen to like to do my searches at nameboy.com. When you order a Service Plan I'll register your domain name for free. I'll also automatically renew it for you at no charge as long as you remain a client. Neat huh? |
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Transferring A Domain Name
Instructions for clients needing to establish a new hosting site for their domain. You only need to do this if you want to use a Domain Name you already have.
This simple process is like changing your mailing address when you move to a new home. Now that your web site will be maintained on Dreamflex operated servers you need to tell your hosting company where the new site will be hosted. Here's how it's done.