Guide On How To Choose Domain Name & Brand Naming Strategies

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Have you ever been stuck trying to figure out a great domain name for your portfolio? Have you ever wondered whether you should use your personal name or a brand name for your domain name?
MrBenBurns attempts to answer these questions with a few tips, tricks and tests to put your domain name ideas through.
Choosing the right domain name is a vital step in creating your digital brand. Whether you're a freelancer, trying to get jobs with bigger agencies, or a small business owner ready to launch a brand online, following these steps to choose your domain name and test it will help you pick the right one... or two.
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5 tips
01:29 Make it short
01:40 Make it easy to spell
01:49 Make it easy to say
01:52 Make it easy to remember
02:00 Make it yours
03:10 Should you use a business or brand name?
03:55 Should you use a personal name?
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@FlyingKiwiify 4 жыл бұрын

"make it easy to spell" says the guy from 'The Futur'

@theloa7154 4 жыл бұрын

have to admit i was thinking this all video.

@josemelgar7429 3 жыл бұрын

I literally lol'd on that part 😄😄

@abvhooliganz6295 3 жыл бұрын

The leave out the e because the future is being written right now Jk I just made that up but it sounded good 😅

@jackl7994 2 жыл бұрын

@@abvhooliganz6295 OH LMAO 💀

@tryiets8611 Жыл бұрын

9:40 he admits it.

@moongarita 6 жыл бұрын

Lost it at the Chris Do clip. Too funny xD

@jdanielortega 6 жыл бұрын

Pear and Pair are not homonyms, are homophones, I know, I'm very fun at parties.

@mihai2860 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers for this, I've been looking for "organizing business plan" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Xanmily Yonandon Finder - (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now ) ? Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my buddy got amazing success with it.

@mdmonowar7339 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers for the Video clip! Excuse me for chiming in, I am interested in your opinion. Have you considered - Nanmily Domain Demythification (erm, check it on google should be there)? It is an awesome exclusive guide for finding success and profit using this online traffic source minus the hard work. Ive heard some great things about it and my work colleague at very last got cool results with it.

@josegarcia-uc5cr 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the Video! Sorry for chiming in, I am interested in your opinion. Have you heard the talk about - Nanmily Domain Demythification (google it)? It is a great one of a kind product for finding success and profit using this online traffic source without the hard work. Ive heard some great things about it and my work buddy at very last got excellent success with it.

@MemerDad 3 жыл бұрын

You’re right. I actually find it fun. Don’t worry

@Disco0x 6 жыл бұрын

Might be your best video, Ben! So much progress on your content. Thanks for the info. Reaffirmed my love for my .design domain.

@alsodiri 4 жыл бұрын

Ease of use : Make it short Easy to spell Easy to say Easy to remember

@ArchEiivial 2 жыл бұрын

Lucky that I came across this video. A lot of videos just explain and/or give tips on how to name your domain, but none even include explaining about choosing the domain extension. So, I'm really glad that I found what I really was searching for. Thank you for sharing! It makes me want to subscribe to you. Thumbs up :)

@thefutur 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@andru.guillen 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mr. Ben Burns! These are some really great tips for naming your domain. Thanks for sharing!

@thefutur 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrew!

@crepanna 6 жыл бұрын

doitright.design is my vote~ Thank you guys for the lovely video. I missed seeing Ben's face and hearing his grand voice as well 😅

@Lethalbutterfly 2 жыл бұрын

I love the way the topics of management are all the same all the over the world whereas some topics in other subject are different at different countries

@jessicajessica4514 6 жыл бұрын

Thankyou! Your video came in the right time just before im setting up website portfolio for my internship 🙆🏻‍♀️💖💖💖

@thefutur 6 жыл бұрын

Perfect! Good luck with the internship!

@Ra00Da 5 жыл бұрын

This video it's GOLD like always your make a great work guys.

@JazDesignz 6 жыл бұрын

Another great video from futur!! 😍

@isyayuniardo 6 жыл бұрын

such a good video!!! i was just preparing to build my online portfolio for jobs thanks dude

@Puzzled78Kitten 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this process on choosing a domain name. Do you have a process on selecting a brand or business name? Will there be a video on that?

@manosalexakis 6 жыл бұрын

Well done! You speak a lot smoother!

@AustrianAnarchy 6 жыл бұрын

Ben still there! Great work!

@luckyloop7503 3 жыл бұрын

9:49 thats how I explain it every time I talk about it hahaha great tips. been inspired to start my own studio and currently this helps to figure out a fitting name.

@aleencaeli 2 жыл бұрын

I have a question! :D I am curious about adding a word to my brand name such as 'media' 'collective' etc.. You know, those business-y words at the end of a brand name, so I can further differentiate my brand. But, I can't find a list or resource that talks about the differences and options of such words. Any thoughts or how can I research these words? Thanks!

@jessicaestes 3 жыл бұрын

What font is used in this presentation? I love it.

@caraquedesenha Жыл бұрын

🤣That take with Chris explaining the "the futur" without the "e" on the phone! Great contet, as always btw!

@idontknow8011 5 жыл бұрын

I have domain with my own name for one year, I am not sure should i continue using it or get new one.Because in future I will not be able to sell it

@KL-cg1rh 3 жыл бұрын

The best video - ever! Thanks for this. I recently purchased my first domain name and had a few more questions. Is it ok to ask here or through email? Thanks!

@kishanpatel1727 6 жыл бұрын

Hey thefutur! I would suggest masterdo.design or mastercdo.design .Hope you like it

@careerconstellation6070 2 жыл бұрын

Love the clip of Chris explaining the name of his company.

@Weird_Quests 3 жыл бұрын

How do I come up with a business or brand name? I’m trying to think of something catchy that follows these rules.

@soyjerem 6 жыл бұрын

Great vid. Something as simple as do.design is available (good luck paying that bill though...)

@solengg 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, What do you think about .studio domain?

@swetha2244 3 жыл бұрын

Very detailed content. Thank you

@natallavieira 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, Ben! I have a question for you. What if the domain name I chose is being used (in a slight different way, because of the language) by a design agency of another country? Should I choose it anyway or is this problematic? Thank you!

@Stickythoughts Жыл бұрын

It could be problematic if someone has a similar trademark

@QcWoopAss 3 жыл бұрын

So if i want a name on a t-shirt and want to own that name...do i need a copyright, trademark? How can i own it?

@victoriat.87 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!!

@ferdous_khalifa Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much.

@LoweTN 2 жыл бұрын

What about .cargo or .log for anything trucking, freight, logistics

@businesshugger 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ben, What Do You Think This Keyword "Business Hugger", Is This Name Best For Business Domain?

@MihaiDolganiuc 6 жыл бұрын

Good Video, this is very on point. I am also planning on buying a domain with a .design extension and my last name as the domain name, and also was having doubts wether it's too long.

@wrappitstudios 4 жыл бұрын

I think mihai.design sounds better

@domainsshop Жыл бұрын

TOP!

@rahlewis63 6 жыл бұрын

This is a video that I didn't even know that I needed, thanks The Future!

@thefutur 6 жыл бұрын

LOL that's why we're here ;)

@theloa7154 4 жыл бұрын

its futur...ah yes...the irony.

@princesymenouh2949 4 жыл бұрын

But I went there and rather saw a "www.mrbenburns.com" and not "www.mrbenburns.design" - Why did you eventually use the dotcom ?

@scarletp6971 3 жыл бұрын

What would you suggest to shorten "Toplevel concrete & building?" This is my company name but I am stuck on creating a domain name right now.

@scarletp6971 3 жыл бұрын

I think exact business name would be too long. Isn't it? I was thinking maybe: Buildingtoplevel Alltoplevelbuilding Gettoplevelbuilding These are just ideas and I am open to suggestions or opinions. Thank you!

@Ilovetheskunk 4 жыл бұрын

i love you guys so much just watch the rebuilding a brand series and almost cried at the end. thank you

@MiTeeVideeO 4 жыл бұрын

Very interesting!!! Fantastic video :) !!! Hey, just a note. Sir, are you aware, the sequence of your verbal-words do not match the sequence of your written words at the "25 Second" point in this video? In particular: written at the top is > WHAT THIS IS? However, your verbal-words transpose to say: > What is this? Keep up the fantastic informative videos. Thank you, Howard

@lllchironexlll 3 жыл бұрын

What's the maximum you would pay for a new domain?

@Bill0102 4 ай бұрын

I'm hooked on every word. I recently read a similar book, and I'm completely hooked on every word. "The Hidden Empire: Inside the Private Worlds of Elite CEOs" by Adam Skylight

@jasminehurinov6127 6 жыл бұрын

I.Do.design :D

@nabakishore8138 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ben

@RosequartzDivination 2 жыл бұрын

What won for Chris's name?

@xtomvideo 6 жыл бұрын

Good vid and good advice.

@thefutur 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@KN-sd9lt 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the visuals in your presentation. That aspect really helped your design tips make good sense!

@Laquia 6 жыл бұрын

What if I'm good at that creatively coming up with one of my own (I can't keep ideas outta my head even if I tried)? Do I still need to take this video as a lesson (not that I will ever mind)?

@thefutur 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Picking the right idea is the trick - have you tried testing your ideas with people?

@Laquia 6 жыл бұрын

The Futur Not yet as I am trying different other names by experimenting with them but thanks to this video I can see it in a more deeply sense!

@thefutur 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah! They're easy tests, but you'd be surprised what people hear, lol.

@row1landr 4 жыл бұрын

Should I put a comma and LLC after my business name? Or leave the LLC out of it?

@thefutur 4 жыл бұрын

Leave it out

@row1landr 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks bunches!

@CHMARKHELMEHDI 5 жыл бұрын

you thank you

@Enzomatic08 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@parnikakulkarni4643 Жыл бұрын

Hey, can you name the font you used at 0:25

@thefutur Жыл бұрын

Ask Mr Burns.

@CecilioLanz 6 жыл бұрын

Do.design ;)

@Hitogata 6 жыл бұрын

Do you have a coupon? I'd like to use the discount to renew my domain instead :)

@thefutur 6 жыл бұрын

No coupon, Cheila, sorry! You can get to the discount via the URL, but it's only for .design domains

@lykongheng 6 жыл бұрын

9:48 there you go.

@thejamescaddy 6 жыл бұрын

More Ben videos! More More!

@thefutur 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks James! Working on it :)

@brianpato 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah i like how ben talks with ease. Keep them coming

@JadeC 2 жыл бұрын

i still can't find any domains that are available

@brianpato 6 жыл бұрын

I was lazy to search if anyone said it first but just in case. What do you think about: xdo.design x = like merry x mas Is that lame o cool ? lol

@learnwithstorm 6 жыл бұрын

------ Chris Do ------ C stands for confidence + D stands for design = Design of Confidence DofC.com / DofC.desing Not funny... hmm... Sorry... MrBenBurns... But that who he is. And he gives something extremely valuable to the community of creative people. He gives us CONFIDENCE. The thing creative people is lacking for centuries. Thank you, Chris. Even the gratitude do not fit into these two small words. But... Then... Million... Thank you... Cheers, Arashi p.s. Great and extremely informative video. MrBenBurns, thanks ;)

@learnwithstorm 6 жыл бұрын

For 2nd ATTEMPT. I tried to incorporate Blink method, but... These two already taken... ci2s.com - confident(confidence) in 2 sec bofc.com - blink of confidence And this probably too heavy. Confidentialblink.com For 3rd ATTEMPT. I just made list of words and mood-board. Cool, unshakable, unshaken, self-critical, fearless, convinced, wink, can-do, kick-ass, original. Culture | Customer | Voice | Benefit | Value caring - fearless | fun - kick-ass | professional - self-critical |accomplished - can-do | empowered - unshakable I feel word “FEARLESS” is right but can’t find a perfect fit. fearlessDo.com originoffearless.desing Probably too heavy. It’s bugging me so I will find the solution for this puzzle but don’t feel like it’s will be now and you need it now... Cheers, Arashi

@HamedAdefuwa 5 жыл бұрын

Watch this in 2x speed. good information but takes a while to get there.

@spamjones3081 3 жыл бұрын

You just changed my life lol

@HamedAdefuwa 3 жыл бұрын

@@spamjones3081 lol glad i could help

@rjohmerjohx 6 жыл бұрын

Doitnow or the Dojo

@hamzahmd_ Жыл бұрын

Can a portfolio domain name be a combination of your first/last name and your service/niche?

@thefutur Жыл бұрын

sure. but your name isn't going to rank high on SEO for service.

@SK-iv4ml 6 жыл бұрын

As it's a personal site I guess it can be more laid back - something like design.cafe (which is unavailable), or dodesign.cafe/chrisdesign.cafe. I also like chrisdo.work for a portfolio site.

@Vangalther 6 жыл бұрын

Do.desgin

@MaciejSarna 6 жыл бұрын

What is desgin? ;-)

@JoshuaDMugayi 6 жыл бұрын

Mr Do should take that one before its taken lol

@MaciejSarna 6 жыл бұрын

The cost at porkbun is not 5$ though. But still - for Chris it only little over 2h of work/y

@warriorwhocodes 3 жыл бұрын

My name is ankushsinghgandhi it was quit long suggest a domain name for my portfolio

@lexjackson743 Жыл бұрын

What about .clothing?

@BD638 2 жыл бұрын

"theres nothing worse than a difficult to pronounce domain name" CRIES IN FOREIGN NAME

@josephdavid2530 6 жыл бұрын

thechrisdo.design will be a perfect domain for the futur boss @ChrisDo

@soejrd24978 6 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I got sjoerd.design last year. People remember it.

@thefutur 6 жыл бұрын

Nice. Now about that spelling....

@soejrd24978 6 жыл бұрын

Aha, it's my first name in dutch. For now I don't have any plans to go international, so it conveys that I'm a "local" designer.

@riseagainstfanatic88 6 жыл бұрын

I`m going into the contest. Should the domain still be available? I guess so... My Idea would be: www.i-do.design says everything whats in for the visitor... lastname, and makes simply clear what chris is offering because my second thought was simply www.chrisdoes.design - but it`s already taken. Chris Do does design... would all have been in there.

@MaciejSarna 6 жыл бұрын

Mr Ben McKinnon, bhoutsup!

@MaciejSarna 6 жыл бұрын

I saw a guilty smile on your face while you were doing this "act" :-)

@njanadesign 6 жыл бұрын

www.i.design or www.ido.design hopefully.

@fredrickdavis1302 5 жыл бұрын

Porkbun

@mindmatters3842 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you guys for the amazing content you put out. I had some resistance before i came up with these ideas since Master Chris operates at high current. At the end i thought to myself, Just DOOO it!!! AceItWithDC.design goforDC.design DChrisOutput.design inputDC.design DC.design P.S.: Sorry for the shia labeouf reference but i had too hehe, peace out

@KyleLi 5 жыл бұрын

My name is Kyle Li, and someone took kyle.li and just parked it on hover... been watching it for months now.

@justinzandee 4 жыл бұрын

You should take a look at the WHOIS info or contact Hover

@RakibHasan-op7jd 4 жыл бұрын

I think he should future his bold head coz those guys have bold head are a genus in their field.

@martrohelsanchez4858 6 жыл бұрын

FIRST!!!

@thefutur 6 жыл бұрын

ALMOST!!

@treeclimber3 3 жыл бұрын

be aware of other meanings in different languages! Example: Chevy Nova had disappointing sales in Central and South America. Why? Nova in Spanish means "No Go"

@treeclimber3 3 жыл бұрын

This is why IKEA uses completely made-up names for all their products, with no possible misinterpretations on a global scale, for a global sales company.

@rubenvanderzee7171 6 жыл бұрын

Is CreatedByRuben too long?

@thefutur 6 жыл бұрын

I'd say it's borderline. But what I'd be most concerned about is the spelling of Ruben - how many people try to spell it Reuben?

@rubenvanderzee7171 6 жыл бұрын

The Futur oh. never thaught of that. Its my name XD. Rubinski maybe?

@neuemage 6 жыл бұрын

Domainer here, ALWAYS purchase .com domain, never use hacky vanity domain extensions, unless you are "an artist" and dont really care about normal people finding you.

@Benforeva 6 жыл бұрын

Don't search engines like Google making it unnecessary for most users to type a web-address? I'm guessing that most normal people find you through search not through typing an exact address.

@neuemage 6 жыл бұрын

If you are gonna rely on organic search results then you better invest in SEO, also google favorites .com domains especially if they have been registered for years and have linkbacks. so "webdesignLA .com" will have favoritism over "webdesign .la" or "webdesignLA .design". Also remember most of these fancy domains already are established businesses in .com, so if you register superdesigner .Agency and market that name when your client searches for "super designer agency" they are gonna be greeted by the .com agency of someone else or worse! a parked domain with lewd imagery. So yeah, better secure that .com or your country TLD for localized SEO

@neuemage 6 жыл бұрын

Well some extensions are treated like the plague and are pushed to second page or dont even show in results (.info, .cc, .tk, .tl, .il, .ro, etc) and IDN names (unicode characters, foreign symbols and emoji)

@jdanielortega 6 жыл бұрын

Simple, memorable, short. Chris.do

@ali83 6 жыл бұрын

Ido.design - it's like saying "I do design" doism.design - it's a play on the philosophy of Taoism which emphasizes harmony. Doism could emphasize good design, making money, and being egotistical. Chrisdoball.com - it's how a person with an asian accent would pronounce the word "crystal ball". Crystal balls are used to see into the futur... His head also kinda looks like one...

@maryamrao8250 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative video.Thanks for sharing.

@linmonPIE 6 жыл бұрын

chrisdoitnow.design, sideeye.design, keepitsimple.design, asianhipster.design, payattention.design, doit.design, doitla.design, command-do.design -- lol couldn't resist that last one. I'll stop now.

@scweb2673 6 жыл бұрын

coachdo.design or thechrisdo.studio or letchrisdo.design

@OroborosLLC 6 жыл бұрын

doing.design

@verahere9161 6 жыл бұрын

right.design ---> Cuz he always says "Right?" when talking :D . I don't know if anyone has noticed it :)

@naina2399 3 жыл бұрын

no one noticed it😂

@soejrd24978 6 жыл бұрын

do.it

@daniel.adeyemi 6 жыл бұрын

Nice, I thought I was the only one who thought of this

@mikegaming6897 3 жыл бұрын

Anyone is here who can suggest me a unique name for my upcoming startup

@missmelissayeh 6 жыл бұрын

chrisdo.ceo 'nuff said

@NIS-mg4uz Жыл бұрын

Porkbun is actually a good idea of a bad brand name. When I first saw "Porkbun" I thought this is going to be a burger company. It does confuse the customer a lot.