Category Archives: Domain Names

How many syllables and how many words should a domain name contain to make sure it is easy to remember and user friendly?

While there’s no one-size-fits-all answer, it is generally advised to aim for short domain name vs longer domain names. Here are some guidelines for choosing a memorable and user-friendly domain name based on syllables and words: Syllables: Words: Other factors … Continue reading

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Why is “www.” required in front of some domains but not for other domains?

In today’s internet landscape, “www.” isn’t actually required for most domains. Historically, it signified the “World Wide Web” subdomain, where web content resided on a server. However, over time, it became more of a convention than a necessity. Here’s the … Continue reading

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.com vs .us, .com vs .uk…..com vs Country Code Top-Level Domains (ccTLDs): Which domain extension should you choose?

Choosing the right domain extension for your website is a crucial decision that can impact your online presence, branding, and search engine visibility. While the .com domain is the most popular and widely recognized, country code top-level domains (ccTLDs) like … Continue reading

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Is a .com domain better for SEO?

The choice of a domain extension, such as .com, .net, .org, or others, does not directly impact your SEO rankings. Search engines like Google do not favor one domain extension over another when it comes to ranking websites. However, there … Continue reading

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Why are all of the best domain names taken when there aren’t websites using them?

There are a few reasons why all of the best domain names are taken when there aren’t websites using them: In addition to these reasons, there are a few other factors that contribute to the scarcity of good domain names: … Continue reading

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Decoding .com vs .org: Which Domain Extension Is Right for You?

In the vast and interconnected world of the internet, your website’s domain name serves as its virtual address – a digital identity that can shape your online presence. When it comes to choosing a domain extension, the age-old debate between … Continue reading

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What is Web Hosting and Domain Name?

When you create a website, you need two things to make it accessible to the public: web hosting and a domain name. Web hosting is the service that stores your website’s files and makes them accessible to visitors. When someone … Continue reading

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I bought my domain through Google Domains which is closing…

I bought my domain myself through Google Domains to use with UltimateWB website builder. I just heard that Google Domains is being sold to Squarespace – do you know how will this affect me? I chose UltimateWB over Squarespace and … Continue reading

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Sanmay Ved owns Google.com domain for 1 minute

Anyone here watch the tv show “How I Met Your Mother”? “Nothing Good Happens After 2 A.M.” is the 18th episode in the first season of the television series. In this case, it was around 1:20 AM Eastern Time, on … Continue reading

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Google buys domain name Abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz.com

Google has officially become a subsidiary of Alphabet, its new holding company.  After U.S. markets closed last Friday, Alphabet replaced Google as the publicly traded company, consisting of Google search, Adsense, Google Maps, YouTube, and other new ventures such as driverless cars. … Continue reading

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