So you’ve come up with a great domain name only to find out that it’s already taken. Don’t stress! There are many wonderful domain names out there, and plenty of ways to find another one that will work for you, or to potentially claim the one that you want. Here are some helpful hints for what to do next:
If the exact domain name that you want isn’t available, a very similar name may still be. Sometimes making a simple change will result in a name that’s available. Remember: the key word is simple.
Use a new domain ending
One way to keep the domain name that you want may be to simply change the ending. The most common domain ending or TLD (top-level domain) is .com, but there are now a variety of TLDs, ranging from .academy to .coffee to .photography. A TLD that’s relevant for you may even help explain and describe what you do. Get the full scoop on less traditional TLDs and whether one is right for you in our post about how to choose between traditional and new domain endings.