{"id":24500,"date":"2022-02-02T14:38:32","date_gmt":"2022-02-02T14:38:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1-grid.com\/knowledge\/what-should-i-do-if-the-domain-name-i-really-want-is-taken\/"},"modified":"2023-08-30T14:54:28","modified_gmt":"2023-08-30T14:54:28","slug":"what-should-i-do-if-the-domain-name-i-really-want-is-taken","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/what-should-i-do-if-the-domain-name-i-really-want-is-taken\/","title":{"rendered":"What should I do if the domain name I really want is taken?"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you want the domain right now, you can contact the current domain registrant to see if he or she is willing to sell. Unfortunately 1-grid is unable to handle this on your behalf.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Have you tried making a tweak?<\/span><\/h1>\n

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If the exact domain name you want isn\u2019t available, a very similar name may still be. Sometimes making a simple change will result in a name that\u2019s available.
\nOne way to keep the domain name 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 .africa to .web to .online.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Are there any easy additions or subtractions you can make that will change your name slightly? If you\u2019ve already established a brand or business name, you can try different ways of building on the name. For example, if \u201cmywebsite.com\u201d is taken, you can try to get \u201cmysite.com\u201d or \u201cmywebsite.rocks.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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If your brand isn\u2019t established yet, you could alter your name based on what\u2019s available.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The key to a good domain name is simplicity.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/section>\n

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Don\u2019t complicate things<\/span><\/h1>\n


\nThe key to a good domain name is simplicity, so be careful not to complicate your name in an attempt to find one that\u2019s available. For example, avoid things like hyphens, numbers or funny spellings\u2014they\u2019re hard to type and remember, and can lower the perceived credibility of your website. It\u2019s better to go with a simpler second choice for a domain name than to over complicate your domain in an attempt to get closer to your original pick.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Stick with your first choice<\/span><\/h1>\n

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Stuck on your favorite name? These may be your only options for landing it. It might not be possible, but it\u2019s worth a shot.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Try to buy it<\/span><\/h2>\n


\nYou can always offer to purchase the name you want from the current owner. If the\u00a0Whois\u00a0information is public, you can reach out to the domain owner directly and see if they\u2019re interested in selling. If the info is private, you can see if they have contact information listed on their website. Keep in mind: it\u2019s pretty unlikely that the owner will want to sell, or they may demand a steep price.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Legal action<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n


\nIf you own the trademark to the name used in the domain, you may have an option to take legal action to claim the domain name. This generally applies only if someone is offering similar goods or services as you, and if they began using the name after you. The first thing to do if you believe your trademark is being infringed upon is to discuss the issue with your lawyer or legal team.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Start fresh<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

The easiest and best option might be to come up with a new name. Here are some good reasons why:<\/span><\/p>\n

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Red flag<\/span>
\nIf the name you want is already taken, it means that there\u2019s already another entity using that name. Trying for a similar domain name might create an originality issue or customer confusion, as well as potential legal issues. Do some research to find out if the name you want is already a brand name or trademark. Your domain name should be unique to you, as well as free of any potential infringements.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Forget perfection<\/span>
\nAn important thing to remember is that there\u2019s really no such thing as the perfect domain name. You can waste a lot of time trying to work with your original idea when a perfectly great domain name is out there right now. Why not go back to the drawing board and come up with something new, fresh, and memorable?<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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