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What to do when the desired domain name is unavailable?

If you are looking for a domain name for your business, there is a good chance that the most desired domain name has been registered by someone else. In that case, you will need to come up with a domain name that accurately reflects the name or nature of your business. Here are some important guidelines:

• Only choose .com names if this is for your business
• Domain names with .net, .biz or .us are worthless
• Keep the domain name as short as possible
• Do not use "-" or numbers in the domain name

How to register a domain name?

Many companies can register domain names, but it is important not to register your domain name through your web hosting company. Many web hosting companies make it very difficult for you to switch to another host by hijacking your domain name.

Also, make sure that you register domain names under your own name or company, instead of a third-party, such as your web designer.

How much does it cost to register a domain name?

It costs $10-$20 per year to register a domain name. Once you have registered a domain name, you need to renew it before it expires. Expired domain names can be registered by others.

Which company should I register my domain name with?

Godaddy.com offers a solid service at a reasonable price.