How to Choose Domain Name for Blog
You need to take note of some key features to select the right domain name for your blog. The right domain name will ensure the popularity of your website and the Seo (Search Engine Optimization) operation.
Choose the name that is simply remembered
The name is the name that is easy and clear, which users can easily type.
Example: https://todaytrendingtech.com/
Include important words for your blog
You can add important keywords that reflect the title of your blog.
Choose preferred extensions such as .com, .in, .lk, .net
- .com – is generally accepted and popular.
- .in / .lk – India or local contact with Sri Lanka.
- .org / .net – can be used for settings or technology.
- .blog – Blogs are alone.
Choose small, easily pronounced name
Avoid long, confused names.
Example: todaytrendingtech.com (correct) | todaytrendingtechexampleone.com (High Length)
Avoid numbers, codes in the name of domain
- Wrong: todaytrendingtech24.com
- Right: todaytrendingtech.com
Check Social Media Names also
- Check whether the same name is available on social media such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Consider that the domain name has been trademark
Do not use the brand names of others. Example: Google is a brand of Google.com, it cannot be used.
Check that the domain is available
Why should I buy a domain?
Why should you buy a domain?
Buying a domain name can provide many benefits to your blog or website. It helps to enhance your authentic identity and branding, and builds trust and professionalism.
Using the free BlogSpot (example.blogspot.com) or WordPress (example.wordpress.com) will be under the control of another company.
Your own domain (example.com) will confirm your identity.
With free domains, your blog may look unreliable to users.
Example:
Relevant: MindTopper.com
Not so great: MindTopper.blogspot.com
If you want to do business or become famous, having your own domain is essential.
Free platforms can sometimes change their rules (Example: Google’s Blogger Policies).
If you own your own domain, you can block any rule changes.
You retain your ownership.
SEO (Search Engine Optimization) helps your blog rank higher on search engines like Google and Bing. Having a unique domain name will give your blog more authority and credibility.
You can use Google AdSense, Affiliate Marketing, Sponsored Posts, etc. on a free BlogSpot or WordPress Subdomain with some restrictions.
But if you have your own domain, you can completely monetize your blog.
People will remember yourwebsite.com in a few days.
But they won’t remember yourwebsite.blogspot.com or yourwebsite.wordpress.com.
Having your own domain can also help with branding.
Are domains expensive? Where can I buy them?
You only need to pay $10 – $15 (LKR 3,000 – 5,000) once a year.
You can buy them from GoDaddy, Namecheap, Google Domains, Hostinger, Bluehost, etc.
This investment will pay off big time as your blog grows.
What kind of domain would be good?
- Keep it short and simple. Be easy to pronounce.
- Include important keywords.
- Choose the right extension like .com, .in, .lk, .net.
What are the domain types?
.com → Best for general business and any website.
.org → Used by Non-Profit Organizations.
.net → Used for Network & Technology websites.
.gov → Used by Government Websites.
.edu → Used by Education Websites.
.mil → Used for Military Websites.
.in → Domain for India (Example: example.in)
.lk → For Sri Lanka (Example: example.lk)
.us → For the United States
.uk → For the United Kingdom
.ca → For Canada
.au → For Australia
.blog → For blogs (Blogging)
.shop → For e-commerce websites
.info → For informational websites
.news → For news websites
.tech → For technology websites
.app → For mobile & web apps websites
.travel → For travel websites
Some services offer free domains, but these may not be very professional.
Free domain providers:
- .tk, .ml, .ga, .cf, .gq → Freenom (https://www.freenom.com/)
- yourblog.blogspot.com → Google Blogger
- yourname.wordpress.com → WordPress.com
