How To Find An Unused Domain Name.

You want a web site. So now comes the task of finding a domain name (website address). Any stabs at randomly picking names will probably draw a ‘not available’, especially if you are looking for a domain with a .com suffix.

Fortunately, several websites offer tools and suggestions to help you brainstorm and identify suitable domain names. Here are some of the best websites to assist you in this process:

1. Lean Domain Search:
   • Generates a list of available domain names based on keywords.
   • Website: Lean Domain Search
2. Panabee:
   • Provides domain name suggestions and checks the availability of social media handles.
   • Website: Panabee
3. Bust a Name:
   • Allows you to enter keywords and find available domain names by combining them in different ways.
   • Website: Bust a Name
4. Domain Wheel:
   • Uses AI to generate domain name ideas based on your keywords, including random and rhyming suggestions.
   • Website: Domain Wheel
5. Wordoid:
   • Creates unique, brandable domain names by generating artificial words that sound natural and are easy to remember.
   • Website: Wordoid
6. Nameboy:
   • Provides domain name suggestions and availability checks based on your inputted keywords.
   • Website: Nameboy
7. Namestall:
   • Offers a variety of domain name generators, including keyword-based, brandable, and similar-sounding domains.
   • Website: Namestall

Tips for Using Domain Name Generators:

• Use Keywords: Start with a few relevant keywords that describe your business or niche.
• Think About Branding: Choose names that are easy to pronounce, spell, and remember.
• Check Availability: Ensure the domain name is available and not already registered or trademarked.
• Consider Different Extensions: While .com is the most popular, other extensions like .net, .org, or industry-specific extensions. There is also the relatively new .online extension which has not yet been ‘fleeced’ of all the good names like .com has.
• Keep it Short and Simple: Aim for brevity and clarity to make your domain name more memorable and user-friendly. So, apart from the suffix, keep the name down to a maximum of two words. The shorter the words the better.
• Buy Your Own Name: It may be egocentric or pompous, but perhaps one day you will want to use your name as a domain name. I purchased mine with the .com suffix just in case.
• Don’t Rush: Many web hosts include the cost of a domain name for a year in their price. So, decide on a web host and purchase your domain through them.