394 - Buying a domain name has its pitfalls: Tom talks Getting the Domain Name You Want

<p>Getting the right domain name can make or break your business! Tom gives you the tips and tricks you need to navigate safely when you are purchasing your domain name.</p> <p><strong>Screw The Commute Podcast Show Notes Episode 394</strong></p> <p><strong>How To Automate Your Business</strong> - <a href= "https://screwthecommute.com/automatefree/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://screwthecommute.com/automatefree/</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.IMTCVA.org" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"><img class="alignnone" src= "https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/show/123691/imtc_logo.png" alt= "entrepreneurship distance learning school, home based business, lifestyle business" width="402" height="136" /></a></p> <p><strong>Internet Marketing Training Center</strong> - <a href= "https://imtcva.org/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://imtcva.org/</a></p> <p><strong>Higher Education Webinar</strong> – <a href= "https://screwthecommute.com/webinars" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://screwthecommute.com/webinars</a></p> <p>03:26 Tom's introduction to Getting the Domain Name You Want</p> <p>03:56 Domain name terminology</p> <p>05:07 Make sure you are the OWNER of the domain name</p> <p>07:37 Don't check for your domain name unless you're ready to buy it now</p> <p>09:43 Check to see if the name you want is already actively used</p> <p>11:54 Make sure to use a reputable escrow service</p> <p>12:46 Make sure your domain doesn't spell out something "weird"</p> <p>16:34 Change a common name to set up apart</p> <p>17:36 Get numeral and spelled out variations in domain names</p> <p>19:44 Radio or podcast domain name test</p> <p>20:44 Get all the social media names that match</p> <p>21:55 Find common misspellings</p> <p>22:35 Sponsor message</p> <p>25:58 Getting the domain name you want when it's not available</p> <h2>Entrepreneurial Resources Mentioned in This Podcast</h2> <p><strong>Higher Education Webinar</strong> - <a href= "https://screwthecommute.com/webinars" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://screwthecommu