Here are our top 5 tips:

1. .co.uk and .com

For a business website it is advised to get a domain where you can order both the .co.uk and .com. This is to make sure that others don’t come in at a later stage and capitalise on all your hard work.

2. Easy to remember and read

Consider the length of your domain name as it needs to be memorable. Avoid really long domain names and too many hyphens, after all if your domain name is mis-read or mis-heard you may be sending your visitors to your competitors.

3. Use Keywords

If you have a brand name use this for your domain name, but if you’re just starting out and haven’t decided on a business name yet think about using a few keywords that best describe your business.

4. Keep your contact details up to date

That way, when your domain name is up for renewal you’ll be sent a reminder so you don’t miss out. Of course if WebCatch is purchasing a domain name on your behalf we’ll be sure to renew it on time.

5. Avoid Copyright Infringement

This includes brand names and trademarks. Google is king for filing complaints against companies about domain names, and to this date has only had 2 out of 65 rejected.