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Choosing a domain name is an important step in creating your online presence, whether it’s for a professional website, a personal blog, or an online store. Here are some tips to help you choose a good domain name using the .fr extension:

1. Relevance:

  • Ensure that the domain name is relevant to the content or purpose of your website. It should be easy to understand and remember for your visitors.
  • If your site mainly targets a French audience, the .fr extension is an excellent option to indicate the location and strengthen your presence in the French market.

2. Simplicity:

  • Opt for a simple, short, and easy-to-spell domain name. Avoid complex spellings or special characters that could cause confusion.
  • Simplicity helps visitors remember the domain name and improves the usability of your website.

3. Branding:

  • If possible, incorporate your brand or business name into the domain name. This strengthens brand recognition and makes it easier to associate your website with your business.
  • If your brand name is already in use or unavailable as a domain name, look for creative alternatives that reflect your brand identity.

4. Availability Check:

  • Before finalizing your choice, perform an availability check to ensure the domain name you want is available. You can use online tools to check availability and explore different options if your first choice is already taken.

5. Brand Protection:

  • If your domain name is linked to your brand, consider purchasing multiple domain extensions (such as .com, .net, .org) to protect your brand and prevent confusion with competing sites.
  • Also, register misspellings or similar domains to avoid cybersquatting or user confusion.

6. Things to Check:

  • Once you find an available domain name that suits you, it’s important to check its history. Does it have a bad reputation with search engines? Content from the previous owner could appear in search results. To check this, go to Wayback Machine and enter the domain name you have chosen.
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Once all this is done, create an account on OVH and go HERE

 

Then, create an account, check the availability of your domain name, and reserve it. Don’t forget to check the automatic renewal option so that it will be renewed automatically the following year and you won’t lose it.

If you encounter any difficulties, you can follow our tutorial:

 

Or contact us directly so we can guide you through this step.