Question

What should I do if a domain name isn't available for my blog niche?

Answer 1

People have their hearts set on a domain name. They have had this idea for years but they've never had time to build the blog. Now it is time to build their bog and the name is taken. You now have to: Check the names on the list that are available. If the .com name is taken and the .net name is open, you can use this instead.  You can find other ideas from the list of available names. You might need to change your name a bit in order to be unique. There are plenty of times a person will only think to purchase the .com name. This leaves a lot of other possibilities opened to you. You can choose another extension for your name. When thinking of a name for your blog you should write a list of 10 names that you like or would describe your blog. Not all the names are taken and you could actually find a great name like this. Change your name slightly and add an R US or R YOU on the end of your name. This works in a lot of cases and you still can use your name with a slight change.  Check to see if the domain name is up for sale. If it is then you can buy the name from the person who is selling it. There are a lot of times people purchase a ton of domain names and sell them off.