How to find the perfect domain name for your business

December 13, 2021
By
Spencer Gallant

Finding the perfect domain name can be daunting work, here are a few tips to end up with a great name!

Are you a small business owner looking for the best domain name for your new website? Maybe you're just wondering how to register a domain? If so, you've come to the right place. In this blog post, we'll show you how to find the perfect domain name that will help your business get set up for success. We'll also give you some tips on how to choose a great domain name that's easy to remember and easy to type in. This is something that you don't want to have to do twice, so read on for all the information you need!

1. Research what domain extensions are available and determine which would work best for your business (ie .ca, .com, .net, etc)


When it comes to choosing a domain name, you must get the extension right. For businesses in Canada, there are several extensions available to them including .ca, .com, .net, etc. Our advice is for you to research what extensions are available, and think if it would make sense for your business to use a specific one. For example, if you're a Canadian business that only services customers in Canada, then it might make sense to register a .ca domain name. However, if you're an international business that services customers all over the world, then registering a .com domain name may be more appropriate.

There are also more unconventional domain extensions available now than ever before. These include things like .club, .car, and even .ninja! If you can't find a great domain name using one of the more traditional extensions, you may want to consider registering a domain with one of these extensions.

2. Keep it short and sweet


When it comes to choosing a domain name, you want to make sure it's short and sweet. If you try to get too clever with your business name, people may not understand what your site is about or they may forget how to spell it correctly. If the latter happens, then they'll be unable to access your website! We recommend keeping your domain name 3 words or fewer to keep it memorable.

However, that being said, you don't want to try and get too creative either. If you have an unusual business name, then there's a good chance your domain name will be equally as hard to recall. If this is the case, people may have trouble finding your website when they search for it in search engines like Google.

3. Check to see available domain names by searching on a domain registrar such as GoDaddy


The next step is to check and see if the domain name you've chosen is available. The best way to do this is to search for it on a domain registrar such as GoDaddy. This will tell you if the domain name is taken and, if so, by whom. If the domain name you want is already taken, don't despair! There are plenty of domains out there that will work great for your business's online presence.

If you're set on getting the perfect domain name for your business website, then you may want to consider some alternatives if your first choice turns out to be taken. For example, let's pretend you want the domain name business.com but it's not available online. You could try a variation of this, like businessonline.com or mybusiness.com. If those are also unavailable, you could get creative and come up with something like shopbusiness.com or gobusiness.com. The key is to be creative and do a little brainstorming to come up with an alternative domain name that is catchy and easy to remember.

4. Use keywords strategically to help with search engine rankings


When registering a domain name, you may also want to think about using keywords strategically. This will help improve your website's search engine ranking and make it easier for customers to find you online. For example, if you own a bakery, then you might want to register something along the lines of the domain name yourtownbakery.ca. This way, when people are searching for "bakeries near me", your website will show up in the search results.  

If you're not sure which keywords to use for your business, you can always do some research online. There are several tools and resources available that will help you find the right keywords for your website. Once you have a list of keywords, you can then begin incorporating them into your domain name, website content, and even social media profiles.

5. Make sure that your domain is unique and memorable


At the end of the day, you want to make sure that your domain name is both unique and memorable. If you end up choosing a generic, boring domain name for your business, then it's less likely that people will remember it. This can be a big problem, especially if you're hoping to attract new customers through your website. So, make sure to choose a domain name that is both catchy and easy to remember!

While there are plenty of options available when it comes to picking out the perfect domain, the most important thing is to stay creative! Get brainstorming and come up with a domain name that is both unique and relevant to your business. If you can do this, then you're on the right track to creating a successful online presence for your business.

6. Get your domain connected to your website through your domain name registrar


If you don't have a website yet, now is the time to get one! Once you have your domain name, you need to start thinking about how you're going to connect it to your website. This process is known as DNS (Domain Name System) setup and it's something that you'll need to do to make sure your website is visible online.

Many domain name providers have integrations with popular website editors, and in that case, it is simple to point the domain from the domain registrar to your website but if not you may have to point the site in the right direction by changing some backend settings. For this, you should refer to the help page on your domain registrar's website, or send them an email to get some support on their platform.


Choosing a domain name is one of the most important steps in starting your online presence. If you’re struggling with this step, we can help! Our team at Worldwide Websites would love to work with you to find a domain that meets all of your needs and gets customers excited about using your services or products. Finding the best domain for your company doesn’t need to be difficult; just contact us today for more information on how we can take care of finding the right domain extension for you!


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