How to Choose a Domain Name (Step-by-Step + What to Do When It's Taken)

Choosing a domain name is one of the most important decisions you'll make for your website. In this video, we break it down step by step. You'll learn the rules for picking a name that's short, brandable, and easy to find, plus exactly what to do when the domain you want is taken.

We cover: how long your domain name should be, why .com is still the default (and when alternatives make sense), how to use a domain name generator when you're stuck, what mistakes to avoid (hyphens, numbers, trademarked names), and how to register your domain on Wix in under 5 minutes.

Timestamps

0:20 – What makes a good domain name
03:47 – What to do when your domain name is taken
4:59 – Things to avoid in a domain name
5:34 – How to register your domain name on Wix
6:30 – Your pre-registration checklist
07:09 – Recap

Ready to claim yours? → https://www.wix.com/domains

More on choosing a domain name: https://www.wix.com/blog/how-to-choos...

The top domain extensions of 2026 (so far): https://www.wix.com/data/insights/top...

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