There’s been a lot of hype in recent years about all the good domain names being taken. Nonsense. It all comes down to creativity and a few simple tips on how to make your favorite names do-able!

After you’ve created an exhaustive list of your best domain name ideas, begin researching your favorite names on a registration site. If your favorite name is taken, try some simple variations.

For example, suppose you’ve decided on a content site about camera tips and techniques.

At the time of this writing, the domain cameratechniques.com is already taken. But, add an additional word on the front or tail end and you’ll find lots of available options.

Some variations on cameratechniques.com:

cameratechniquesTODAY.com
cameratechniquesONLINE.com
EASYcameratechniques.com
TODAYScameratechniques.com
BESTcameratechniques.com

You get the picture.

Short, descriptive additions to your desired domain name will not only get you online faster, but can actually enhance the your domain name. With the flood of sites out there today, adding more specifics on what a visitor will find at your site only makes it more attractive. And more clickable!

Once you’ve found a name that’s the perfect fit, buy it for goodness sake! It’s amazing how quickly a site will begin to take shape once the domain name is in place.