Things you Should Never Put in a Domain Name

If you decide to launch your website and want it to be successful, you will need a suitable domain name. However, the domain name you choose may be inappropriate or difficult for people to remember.

Because of this difficultly, some people choose domain names that leave a lot to be desired to get their website up and running.

While you may need to make some adjustments or be creative in order to find the perfect domain name, there are few things you should never include in a domain name:

• Numbers:

Using numbers in a domain name can be perplexing. However, avoid using “2” instead of two or “4” instead of “for” or “four.”

 While you may think it’s smart to use numbers, many people will find out difficult to guess.

 It will aggravate if they want to visit your website but can’t figure out what the domain name should be.

• Hyphens:

If someone hears your domain name and it contains two or more words, they will most likely type the entire name without hyphens. Using hyphens is like using numbers, in such a case you will leave it up to your visitors to decide whether to use a hyphen.

 So, if they don’t guess the correct domain the first time, they might not try to open your site again.

In most cases, people do not use hyphens when typing domain names.

 However, it is advisable to use hyphens if they are part of a brand name and it is clearly evident that the domain should have a hyphen.

• Trademarks:

This is something crucial that you should never neglect when looking for a new domain name for your business. Even if you believe that the domain you want contains only common words, however, any of them could be a trademark in your industry, and the company that owns the trademark could sue you and take the domain.

 However, make certain that your domain name does not contain any trademarks.

•  Hard to Spell Words:

If your domain is difficult to spell, very few people will take a chance and try to type it.

 However, you can easily determine whether the domain you want to register is simple to use. Tell a few friends your chosen name, either in person or over the phone, and ask them to spell it back to you or send it to you via text or email. If they give you the correct domain, anyone should be able to correctly spell it. If not, you should think about changing the name to something simpler.

•  Homophones:

Homophones are words that have the same sound but mean differently such as the words 'brake' and 'break,' 'plane' and 'plain,' and 'hour' and 'our.'

 So, if you use homophones in your domain name, you must ensure that the meaning is clear so that people type it correctly.

 Conclusion:

 Your domain name is just as important as your website’s content. It will be one of the first things people notice and associate with your website and business.

 As a result, being creative when searching for a domain name is acceptable, and we encourage you to come up with inspired domain names that will catch the attention of the customers.

Furthermore, by avoiding the items listed above in your domain name, you’ll be well on your way to success.

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 Source: https://www.htshosting.org/knowledge-base/domain-hosting/208/things-you-should-never-put-in-a-domain-name