What makes a domain name good?

Domain name is good if it is serving its purpose, depending on the type of its website.

When choosing a domain name there are some things to remember:

For a website that is a company presentation with contact info the domain name can be same as company name.
For a product or a brand presentation website, the domain name should be catchy, memorable and easy to recognise - as it is a part of a long-term strategy with branding in mind.
Domain name does not have to contain keywords or location if you are focusing on making your own branding (Example: Amazon, EBay, Google…).
Keywords in domain name are still beneficial as search engines will put at the top search results that are very relevant to your search criteria.
Creating shortest most memorable domain name that people will share takes time, don’t rush.
Be original, take time and research what brands the competition is using, don’t copy or get a similar brand as you will probably lose brand identity.
Chances are good domain names are already registered though without a website built upon it, so if a certain domain like that is ideal for your website then try contacting the owner and negotiating, maybe the price is in your budget and a good domain name is like real estate - it will only gain value over time.

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