If you get a domain name with an extension other than “.com”, make sure that you promote your business or website with the full domain name.

For example, if your domain name is “BuyWidgetsHere.net”, make sure that when you advertise your site or business, call it “BuyWidgetsHere.net” not “BuyWidgetsHere”. Otherwise people will assume a “.com” extension and go to the wrong place.

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The last tip when choosing your company name is to get a good domain name. Before you rush out and choose your domain name you need to consider many different factors.

Your Domain Name is Your Online Brand Name
Naming your site after your domain may seem obvious to some of you, but you’ll be surprised to learn that not every website is named after the domain name. Naming a site after its domain name is important, for the simple reason that when people think of your website, they’ll think of it by name.

If you don’t already have an established brand name that you are commercially committed to, one of the most exciting decisions you will make before opening your website’s doors is naming your business. The name of your business is the vital “first impression” a prospective client will have of you. Therefore, choose a name that reflects what you do or what you sell.

Here are four tips for determining a good name for your online business:

1. Is it memorable? A business name is one of the first things that a person learns when they learn of your business.