What's in a Name? Domain Name Selection

Internet Product Branding and Response E-mail

Steven W. Easley
What's in a name? Look at companies like Wal-mart, Sears, TJ Maxx, or Tiffany's and Co., and you'll see your company name is the first thing people see when they look at your business with the intention of purchasing from you. Some branding and company names have become icons in today's business world and have become house hold words. These same companies command an internet presence which utilizes their company and are easily identifiable. That's the kind of website you'll want and to achieve that kind of presence you'll want a unique domain name.

What's in a name? Fortune 500 companies spend millions of dollars on advertising and establishing a brand. So what's in a name for a new or start-up business? Well it could be your entire business future. Most mid-range branding companies charge between $25,000 to $40,000 for a name and a logo. Unique domain names present your company with a source of branding and help to make your company and your products or services more memorable. In the virtual business world of the internet just like in its real world counterpart, your branding and name carry a lot of weight toward securing customers.

It's always best to go with the recognized industry standard, and with websites, that standard is the Dot com. If your wanting to create a positive industry presence on the internet you'll want a domain name that is simple to remember and even simpler to find without having to resort to a search engine, which can direct your potential customers to another sites and result in your company losing business it would have had otherwise.

Generic domain names with added initials or unnecessary prefixes or suffixes may reduce your chances of being found by customers who are searching for you. There may be an additional upfront expense involved in acquiring a Dot com domain name, but the ease with which customers can quickly locate your business will prove that the added cost was a wise investment in your company. It's your company name and you'll want to present it in the best way that you can, because your company's future depends on the choices you make today. The longer you wait about establishing your internet presence the more it is likely to cost to obtain the optimum domain name. Short and simple Dot com domain names are the best for your business. They are easier to remember and find. They help to establish your company and can be an added source of positive advertising. So when you consider your company's advertising budget take into account the expense of a domain name and you'll see the advantages of using the best domain name possible to help further your advertising dollar.

Better marketing, better advertising and better customer identification are your primary keys to a successful business presence on the internet. So if you want to direct traffic and future customers to your goods and services, consider the importance of a strong domain name. Don't throw away your best resource on the internet by trying to take the cheap way out. A generic domain name will not only reduce the possibilities of potential customers finding your business, but will also prove to be a thorn in your side for years to come.

Potential Follow-up e-mail and sales letter:

Thank you for visiting our website. We're sorry that you decided not to promote your business with us by purchasing a unique domain name and hope you'll reconsider.

Did you know that your first, best sales tool on the internet is your choice of a domain name? Your unique domain name is how your potential customers locate your company amid the vast number of other companies on the internet. The best way to stand out in the crowd is though the use of a simple, straight forward Dot com domain name. Don't settle for a generic domain name when you're trying to establish or promote your company.
Don't send your customers to your competitors simply because they are easier to find online. Your domain name is your way of branding your goods and services on the internet. Don't throw money away on a substandard product. Make your advertising dollars go further by investing in your company's future with a domain name that sets your business apart, you'll be better off in the long run.

Look at other companies you do business with on the internet, would you work with them if they were hard to find or had domain names which required you to type long domain names into the address bar. Customers are out there looking for your goods and services; make it easy for them to locate you and your business. A good domain name is like having a familiar brand name, it makes it easy for your customers to find you and if it's easy to find your website on the internet it will result in more traffic to your site and more repeat business from your customers. Isn't that what you want, repeat business. You already know it is easier make a repeat sell than it is to establish a new customer.

Your domain name is the heartbeat of your internet business presence; you want to keep it beating strong so your business will grow. There is no better way to promote your business on the internet then by having a good, strong domain name that your customers can relate to and find easily. The success of your company will depend on the image you promote to the public, make that image work the best for you by securing a Dot com domain name that generate a demand for business. The domain name you choose is as important as the website you create.

Your domain name is an investment in your company's future, isn't it worth your time, money and energy to establish the best possible name for yourself and your company. It's important that you do your very best to promote your goods and service in the most effective way as possible. The best way to do this on the internet is through the use of a domain name that reflects you company's mission and unique identity. There is no better way to do this then with the use of a good domain name that stands out in the crowd.

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Published by Steven W. Easley

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