Covering your URLs (part 2)
by SmartSamantha
You’ve done your domain name search and the one you want is available. Next, the top three top-level-domains (TLDs) to consider buying are: .com, .net and .org. You may also want to consider .mobi - a new, up-and-coming TLD dedicated to delivering content to mobile devices and .biz, a TLD reserved for commercial sites.
A few more tips from Larry Colton, intellectual property attorney with Smith Gambrell & Russell, when you’re purchasing domains:
- Buy both the plural and singular of the name. Keep in mind that someone may have taken either one of those.
- If you can splurge a bit, buy some obvious misspellings of the name, or those with a dash between names.
- And finally—harsh as it seems—consider buying “yourname”sucks.com. Someone just might not like your idea, and it’s best to have the worst case scenario covered as well. (I would have never thought of this one, but did it just in case – one more URL covered!)
Be sure to look around for package deals and individual specials. For instance, I received an email offering a discounted price for a .mobi registration—but just for 24 hours.
Once you feel comfortable that your name is a good bet—have your wish list on-hand, look for those sales and begin covering your URLs!
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