Domain Names

Domain Name Guide

A domain name is the foundation for your Internet addresses, both web (www.YourCompany.com) and e-mail (yourname@YourCompany.com). Register your domain to distinguish yourself and promote your business.
Your domain-based Internet addresses never change, even if you change your Internet Service Provider (ISP).

Extension		Term	Price	YOU SAVE
.com .net .org .biz .info	Most often used for commercial and personal websites A good alternative if the .com is taken Recommended for not-for-profit organizations Restricted to commercial or bona fide business purposes Recommended for both commercial and business sites	1 year	$29	- -
		2 years	$54	7%
		3 years	$75	14%
		5 years	$110	24%
		10 years	$190	34%

.mobi .ca	Recommended for both commercial and business sites For Canadian commercial and personal websites	1 year	$39	- -
		2 years	$74	5%
		3 years	$105	10%
		5 years	$160	18%
		10 years	$290	26%

Domain Name Tips

Choose a domain name that represents your business and the products and services you offer
Domain names can be up to 63 characters, but try to create the shortest domain name that is most recognizable to your audience
Incorporate a popular keyword into your domain name
The easier your domain name is to pronounce, the easier it will be to remember
Dashes work well if you want a variation on a domain name that is unavailable, ie. www.your-domain-name.com (they may also show up higher in search engines, but can be harder to say)
Purchase domains that are spelled similar to yours and redirect them to your main domain
Get the whole package for your domain extension: .com, .net, .info, .biz, etc...