--- title: How to Choose a Domain Name description: Your domain name can help with SEO and make your company more memorable, so choosing a URL requires some serious thought. image: https://blog.unclejakemedia.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/Unposed%20group%20of%20creative%20business%20people%20in%20an%20open%20concept%20office%20brainstorming%20their%20next%20project..jpeg --- [![UJM](https://45827341.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/45827341/hubfs/UJM%202024/Image/UJM.webp?width=150&height=81&name=UJM.webp "UJM")](http://unclejakemedia.com) Menu - [About Us](https://unclejakemedia.com/about-us) - ##### [Learn About UJM Discover who we are and how we help businesses grow through tailored digital marketing solutions.](https://unclejakemedia.com/about-us/#learn-about-ujm) - ##### [Our Vital Values Explore the core values that drive everything we do, from innovation and integrity to exceeding expectations for our clients.](https://unclejakemedia.com/about-us/#vital-values) - ##### [Meet the Team Get to know the minds behind Uncle Jake Media and how our expertise powers your digital marketing success.](https://unclejakemedia.com/about-us/#meet-the-team) - Services - ##### [Web Design & Development Create a user-friendly, responsive website that combines stunning design with functionality to engage visitors and convert leads.](https://unclejakemedia.com/web-design-and-development/) - ##### [Branding & Graphic Design Elevate your brand with creative, impactful digital and print designs that resonate with your audience and tell your unique story.](https://unclejakemedia.com/branding-and-graphic-design/) - ##### [Hubspot Onboarding & Management Maximize your marketing and sales efforts using the industry-leading HubSpot CRM, automation tools, expert onboarding, and ongoing management.](https://unclejakemedia.com/hubspot-onboarding-management/) - ##### [Search Engine Optimization Boost your visibility on search engines with tailored SEO strategies that improve rankings, increase traffic, and drive conversions.](https://unclejakemedia.com/search-engine-optimization/) - ##### [Digital Marketing Services Grow your business with targeted strategies, data-driven campaigns, and innovative solutions that drive real results.](https://unclejakemedia.com/digital-marketing-services/) - ##### [Custom Application Development Develop custom applications that meet your unique business needs, offering scalable and innovative solutions for growth and efficiency.](https://unclejakemedia.com/custom-application-development/) - ##### [Website Hosting & Maintenance Reliable hosting and ongoing maintenance to keep your website fast, secure, and up-to-date with bug fixes and the latest features.](https://unclejakemedia.com/website-hosting-and-maintenance/) - [Resources](http://unclejakemedia.com/resources) - [BLOG](https://blog.unclejakemedia.com/) - [About Us](https://unclejakemedia.com/about-us) - SERVICES - [HubSpot Onboarding & Management](https://unclejakemedia.com/hubspot-onboarding-management/) - [Digital Marketing Services](https://unclejakemedia.com/digital-marketing-services/) - [Website Design & Development](https://unclejakemedia.com/web-design-and-development/) - [Branding & Graphic Design](https://unclejakemedia.com/branding-and-graphic-design/) - [Search Engine Optimization](https://unclejakemedia.com/search-engine-optimization/) - [Custom Application Development](https://unclejakemedia.com/custom-application-development/) - [Website Hosting and Maintenance](https://unclejakemedia.com/website-hosting-and-maintenance/) - [RESOURCES](http://unclejakemedia.com/resources) - [BLOG](https://blog.unclejakemedia.com/) [CONTACT US](http://unclejakemedia.com/contact-us) [CONTACT US](http://unclejakemedia.com/contact-us) ![](https://45827341.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/45827341/UJM%202024/Image/5-percent_white-dots.png) # How to Choose a Domain Name When you created your company, a lot of thought went into choosing the perfect company name with plenty of brainstorming and wordsmithing involved. Choosing a domain name requires a similar process and some serious thought. ![Unposed group of creative business people in an open concept office brainstorming their next project.](https://blog.unclejakemedia.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Unposed%20group%20of%20creative%20business%20people%20in%20an%20open%20concept%20office%20brainstorming%20their%20next%20project..jpeg?width=300&name=Unposed%20group%20of%20creative%20business%20people%20in%20an%20open%20concept%20office%20brainstorming%20their%20next%20project..jpeg)Another word for a domain name is URL – Universal Resource Locator. Your domain name is your web address – a crucial piece of information that tells customers where to find you online. ## Make It Memorable For many companies, their business website is the main touchpoint for their customers, so it’s important to make the URL memorable. One of the best ways to do that is to use your company name, just as we did. (*unclejakemedia.com*) When a potential customer thinks of us and wants to learn more, all they have to do is type in our name with a .com at the end. However, that may not be an option for you. If there are similar companies with your same name, it can be hard to find an available URL. You can check a domain name’s availability via your hosting platform or [name.com](https://www.name.com/). If your company name is not available, a bit of brainstorming may be required. Use the following tips to help you choose the perfect domain name. ## .Com When You Can The last three letters of your URL are more important than you might think. When looking for potential URLs, you’ll see plenty of ending options such as .com, .edu, .org, .net and so forth. However, by far the most common URL ending is the .com. We highly recommend choosing .com as your URL ending because it is the most memorable for your potential customers. (See point 1!) ## Keep It Short. A shorter URL will not only make it more memorable but also easier for your customers to access. For example, if you are a law firm with a long name, try not to spell out every word. *hwmorrislaw.com* is a lot easier to remember and type than *hunterwilliammorrislaw.com*. If your company uses the G-suite for email addresses, keeping your URL short will also make email addresses shorter and more accessible. ## Location If you own a local business, adding in the name of your city can help with [SEO](https://blog.unclejakemedia.com/seo-buzzword-web-designers) and enable customers to find you. Using a location to help identify your company will also make it clear where you are located and the customer base that you serve. For example, Ellis Law operates in Upstate South Carolina, so they chose the URL *ellislawupstate.com/*. Potential customers might search for “lawyer upstate sc”, and Ellis Law’s URL will help them reach the top of those search results. Another example is *wnctennis.com*. This page uses the acronym WNC instead of the full title of Western North Carolina to indicate their location and also make the URL shorter and easier to remember. Tristar Transportation uses *tristarcolumbus.com* to indicate their services in the central Ohio area, specifically the city of Columbus. ## Use Keywords but Avoid Hyphens Your company name is a major keyword to help you better rank in searches. If it’s very difficult to use your name because there are other similar companies, location words such as a city or region can also be good keywords. For example, if you are a bookshop located in Greenville, SC, you could choose a domain such as *gvlbooks.com*. You may not be using your name, but *GVL* and *Books* are both solid keywords that can draw in customers. One thing to note is that search engines are very skilled at differentiating the keywords in your URL. There is no need to use hyphens. *Gvlbooks.com* is much easier for customers to remember than *gvl-books.com*. In fact, hyphens can even hurt your traffic and SEO rankings because they are often associated with spam sites. ## Taglines We keep referring back to point 1 – make your domain name memorable. If you can’t use your name, location or other keywords, try using your tagline. A good tagline or slogan can be just as memorable as your company name. For example, Atlas Signs uses the URL *goatlas.com*. This strategy is fantastic for making the domain name memorable. If you prefer to use your company name as the domain name, you could also purchase the URL with your slogan and have it reroute to your main page. For example, the rental car company Avis uses the slogan "We Try Harder". They bought the domain *wetryharder.com*, and it automatically routes viewers to the *Avis.com* website. That could be a fun strategy to try. We hope these tips are helpful for you when choosing a domain name. 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