question If .COM is unavailable, what do you do?

.xyz for sure.

3D(xyz)+VR(animater using software produce it, which related xyz)+Crypto currencies（ethereum wallet）=real world gaming (=OASIS), reasonable than any other extensions. .com is pro for branding, just for now. and new freshman domain investors invest for .com? sorry no space for them.

If the .com you want is taken, you find another .com

This always depends on who you are looking for. When your platform is geographically based (on a single region), utilizing the regional top-level domain (ccTLD) in that region is typically a smart choice. That is because Google would simply presume you hit the country's internet users, so you'll score better there.

For example:

• .cn for China
• .de for Germany
• .uk for the United Kingdom
• .fr for France

But if the market is very global then after.com there are a few decent choices.

• .co
• .org
• .xyz

Prefer for Net and Org

@ abstractdomainer

Most people get stuck on certain names/keywords and do not 'think outside the name'. Do more industry research (industry meaning that where you think the sought name can be used).

Some approaches you can take. This is more true for names for your own consumption, nevertheless always useful.

1. Seek alternatives - 'alternatives' in terms of keywords, 'alternatives' in terms of pattern. To get better idea of patterns, visit as many domain marketplaces as you can.
2. This is another approach for finding 'alternatives' - try to generalize the name - wide the scope. From business perspective, think 5 years ahead as to where the business can be. You will realize that other related ideas under the same 'sphere' are better ideas than current one, may be you have success in finding names for them. 'Evolve' in thoughts for now. Many times you will end up giving up the original idea altogether and going in another direction.
3. If are focused on two word names, then see if you can substitute prefixes/suffixes/parts.
4. See if the reverse approach will work (use of antonym/double negatives)
5. Sit on your shortlist of 'ideas' and 'names' for some time, let it gel in your mind

If gel still holds, then only seek out, through general availability or resellers. It is a highly competitive area, many many people have run that same path before you have.

Lastly, if you have good thoughts in mind and have a vision, then do not be afraid to spend 'some' money on getting the name you want. If you like the name, you are likely to do better.

Best.

DTR Alex said:

I will go with .com if it is not available by being a little creative, adding suffix, prefix etc. Or I will try to negotiate the price of the .com domain which is not available.

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Looks like a decent idea.

Jimmysun said:

.xyz for sure.

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But why do you think .xyz is good and an alternative to .COM?

abstractdomainer said:

Looks like a decent idea.

But why do you think .xyz is good and an alternative to .COM?

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xyzit.xyz here is all my thoughts about it, go to About section on menu.

abstractdomainer said:

Suppose you love a name whose .COM is unavailable, but other extensions are available. Do you choose a different name or do you go for another extension? Which one?

I personally go for .CO for the same name, if at all it is available and is not marked as premium. It looks like a comfortable second option to me, after .COM.

What about you people?

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Prefer .com, but if exact keyword available then - .net, .org, .co respectively. Just imo.

abstractdomainer said:

Suppose you love a name whose .COM is unavailable, but other extensions are available. Do you choose a different name or do you go for another extension? Which one?

I personally go for .CO for the same name, if at all it is available and is not marked as premium. It looks like a comfortable second option to me, after .COM.

What about you people?

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For resale, if .COM is taken, it is often better to just move on to something else than to an inferior extension.

I don't mind other extensions but they need to be true top tier terms to make sense. The worse the extension the more incredible the term on the left needs to be.

Brad

This is an incredibly difficult question to answer, as there are just too many variables.

For example, if you're referring to a 2-letter domain, then you'd need to be extremely rich to buy that in .COM, assuming it's even available. Same with small & singular dictionary words. If it's a 22-letter monstrosity, chances are you can find a smaller & better .COM to fit your needs.

Is your business local or international? Is it a service or a product? Will you be selling products online or is it an online platform for your corporation? What sector is your business in? Is the .COM you want available to buy, and if so, at what price? What other extensions are available for hand-reg?

And million other questions.