Here's a practical guide to help you choose the perfect domain name for your website:

✅ 1. Keep It Short & Simple

Aim for 6–14 characters.

Short names are easier to remember and type.

Example: zapier.com is cleaner than zapierautomationtools.com.

✅ 2. Make It Easy to Spell & Pronounce

Avoid tricky words, double letters, or confusing spellings.

If you have to spell it out every time, it's not ideal.

Example: flipkart.com is simple, while phlypcart.com would confuse users.

✅ 3. Use Keywords (But Naturally)

If possible, include a keyword related to your business.

Example: bookmyshow.com → clear it's about booking shows.

Don't overstuff (e.g., bestcheapdiscountlaptops.com ❌).

✅ 4. Pick the Right Domain Extension

.com is king (most trusted and memorable).

.org → nonprofits, communities.

.net → tech/online services.

Local extensions (.in, .uk, .ca) help if targeting specific countries.

New extensions like .ai, .store, .app can be trendy but less trusted.

✅ 5. Avoid Numbers & Hyphens

Numbers cause confusion ("5" vs "five").

Hyphens look spammy and are hard to say out loud.

Example: healthplus.com is better than health-plus-123.com.

✅ 6. Check Availability Everywhere

Ensure the name is available as:

Domain

Social media handles (Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.)

Use tools like Namechk or Knowem to check across platforms.

✅ 7. Think Long-Term

Choose a name you can grow with.

Avoid overly specific names that might limit you later.

Example: shoesonline.com limits you if you expand into clothes.

✅ 8. Test It Out Loud

Say it aloud: Does it sound natural?

Ask friends: "If you heard this once, could you type it correctly?"

✅ 9. Protect Your Brand

If budget allows, buy similar domains (misspellings, other extensions).

Example: Google owns gooogle.com and redirects it to google.com.

✅ 10. Trust Your Gut

The name should feel right, match your brand identity, and be easy to remember.

🔥 Quick Formula for a Perfect Domain:
Short + Memorable + Relevant + .com if possible