How to Choose a Domain Name for Your Business

Your domain name is your web address, like yourbusiness.com. It appears on your website, email, business cards and ads, so it’s worth choosing carefully.

Tips for a great domain

• Keep it short and easy to spell.
• Make it easy to say out loud. If you have to spell it every time, simplify it.
• Avoid hyphens and numbers where possible.
• Match your business name or brand.
• Consider your location if you serve one area, for example adding your city.

.com, .ph or .com.ph?

.com is the most widely recognized. .ph or .com.ph can be great for businesses focused on Philippine customers. If you can, register the main versions and point them to one website.

Protect your domain

1. Register it in your business’s name, with an email you control.
2. Turn on auto-renew so it never expires by accident.
3. Lock the domain to prevent unauthorized transfers.
4. Keep your login details safe.

Professional email

Once you have a domain, use it for email, like hello@yourbusiness.com. It looks far more professional than a free email address.

Need help?

I help clients choose, register and connect domains, and set up professional email, as part of every new website project.