One of the hardest things about getting a domain name is coming up with one. If you haven’t tried it, you will be amazed. So many names are already taken. This wasn’t always the case. In the early 1990s, people rushed to create websites and online ventures. And as they did, opportunists started buying up domain names. They were hoping that they could speculate in internet real estate. For many in those early days, their work paid off.

Fast forward to the present. You will definitely see how good domain names are becoming ever more scarce. So, with that in mind, let’s take a look at some tools that may help you. LoudSign (http://loudsign.com/) – LoudSign incorporates a domain name search tool on the front page. Type in the name that you want and click on search. Most likely, it will be taken. Now, on the second page you will see a small link under the search button labeled “Try Smart Search.” If you click this, it will bring up many more options. Some of those options are: add popular prefixes, add popular suffixes, view choices with dashes, and view choices with related keywords.

Random Words (http://unique-name.perceptus.ca/random-word.php) – Sometimes coming up a word is simply way too hard. When that’s the case, try this word to get your mental juices flowing. WordConstructor (http://www.wordconstructor.com) – When you want to make a word from a common one, then this tool hits the spot. RhymeZone (http://www.rhymezone.com/) – Rhyming a name makes for a memorable one. This little tool helps you find rhyming words for the one you input. It can also find antonyms and synonyms. Noemata Name Generator (http://noemata.net/nbng/) – When you want a unique name that requires branding, this tool can help. Random Domain Generator (http://blog.outer-court.com/domaingenerator/) – Here is another tool to help you generate away. Dislexicon (http://www.robobunny.com/cgi-bin/dislexicon) – A nice tool that puts a prefix or suffix on names to generate new ones. If you are lucky, you will find a great name quick. Just remember, the shorter and more memorable the name, the better. Try to go after names that sound similar to something very familiar. And, if at all possible, go after names that contain keywords around your website. Happy searching. ———————————-