The Domain Name Checklist: 17 Tests Before You Register
17 tests to run before you register a domain: spelling, sound, meaning, trademarks, history, and renewal price, so mistakes surface while they are cheap.
updated 2026-10-19
Planning: Domain Naming Guides
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DNS vs. RDAP for Domain Availability Checks
A fast DNS lookup can say a domain is free when it isn't. Learn when to trust DNS, when to confirm with RDAP, and what a disagreement between the two means.
updated 2026-10-11
How to Find Brandable Domain Names Without Inventing Gibberish
Find brandable domain names people can actually say: pronounceable patterns, length limits, and a quick screen that weeds out gibberish early.
updated 2026-10-19
Basics Brandable Names Branding Name Length Planning Pronounceability Short Domains
How to Find an Available Domain Name: A Practical Step-by-Step Guide
A step-by-step way to find an available domain name: write a short brief, generate candidates, check many extensions at once, and narrow them to a shortlist.
updated 2026-10-10