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.COM Domain (Owner)
401k.com (Fidelity) |
A9.com (Amazon) |
AcidReflux.com (AstraZeneca) |
Accept.com (Amazon) |
Acne.com (Proactiv) |
ADHD.com (Eli Lilly) |
Admissions.com (Monster Worldwide, Inc.) |
AdvancedWoundCare.com (J&J) |
Advertising.com (AOL) |
Agile.com (Oracle) |
Airport.com (Apple) |
Allergy.com (Sanofi-Aventis) |
AllergyRelief.com (Merck) |
Allure.com (Conde Nast) |
Almonds.com (California Almond Board) |
Aluminum.com (Alcoa) |
AlzheimersDisease.com (Novartis) |
Ammunition.com (Winchester) |
Android.com (Google) |
Animal.com (Discovery Comm.) |
Animal.com (Discovery Communications) |
Answers.com (Answers Corp) |
AntiVirus.com (Trend Micro) |
Apartments.com (Costar Realty) |
Apps.com (Intuit) |
Archery.com (Bass Pro Shops) |
Art.com (Walmart) |
Arthritis.com (Pfizer) |
Ask.com (IAC) |
Aspirin.com (Bayer) |
Asthma.com (GSK) |
Auto.com (Cars.com, LLC) |
AutoLeasing.com (GE) |
Baby.com (J&J) |
Back.com (Medtronic) |
Baking.com (Land O Lakes) |
BakingSoda.com (Unilever) |
Banking.com (Intuit) |
Bathrooms.com (The Bathroom Showroom) |
Beauty.com (Beauty.com, Inc.) |
Beds.com (Select Comfort) |
Benzene.com (Shell) |
Beverages.com (Kraft) |
Bikes.com (Rocky Mountain Cycles) |
Biopharmaceuticals.com (Boehringer Ingelheim) |
Bipolar.com (GSK) |
BipolarDisorder.com (Eli Lilly) |
Bleach.com (Clorox) |
Boats.com (Apax Partners) |
Bologna.com (Kraft) |
Book.com (Barnes & Noble) |
Booking.com (Priceline) |
Books.com (Barnes & Noble) |
Boutiques.com (Google) |
Branding.com (Landor) |
BrandProtection.com (Corporation Services Company) |
Bras.com (PVH Corp.) |
Bread.com – (Cargill) |
BreastReconstruction.com (Allergan) |
Brides.com (Conde Nast) |
Brides.com (Dotdash) |
Browse.Com (Amazon) |
Buffet.com (Buffets Inc. Restaurant chain) |
Burgers.com (CKE Restaurants) |
CampGear.com (Summit Sports) |
Cancer.com (J&J) |
Car.com (Autobytel Inc.) |
CarLeasing.com (GE) |
CarRentals.com (Expedia) |
Cars.com (Cars.com, LLC) |
CarTires.com (Firestone/Bridgestone) |
Casa.com (Amazon.com) |
Casinos.com (Caesars) |
Cavities.com (P&G) |
CD.com (Bankrate) |
CervicalCancer.com (Merck) |
Chair.com (American Chair and Seating) |
Champagne.com (Comite Interprofessionnel Du Vin de Champagne) |
Checking.com (New York Community Bank) |
Checks.com (Direct Checks) |
Chemistry.com (IAC) |
Child.com (Meredith Corporation) |
Chips.com (Intel) |
Cholesterol.com (J&J) |
Chrome.com (Google) |
Clothes.com (Zappos) |
CloudComputing.com (Dell) |
CMO.com (Adobe) |
Coat.com (Burlington Coat Factory) |
Coffee.com (Peet’s Coffee) |
Colitis.com (Abbvie) |
CollegeFootballPlayoff.com (NCAA) |
Collegiate.com (Merriam Webster) |
ColorPrinters.com (Xerox) |
Computers.com (CBS) |
Concierge.com (Conde Nast) |
Conditioner.com(P&G) |
Construction.com (McGraw-Hill) |
ConsumerFinance.com (Whirlpool) |
ContactLenses.com (1-800-Contacts) |
Contacts.com (1-800-Contacts) |
Coolers.com (Newell Rubbermaid) |
Copd.com (GSK) |
Corkscrews.com (Franmara) |
CorporateHousing.com (Dominion Enterprises) |
CountryMusic.com (CMT) |
Coupons.com (Quotient) |
Covet.com (Google) |
CreamCheese.com (Kraft) |
Credit.com (Progrexion) |
CreditCards.com (Bankrate) |
CreditRepair.com (Progrexion) |
CreditReport.com (Consumerinfo.com, Inc.) |
CreditScore.com (Consumerinfo.com, Inc.) |
CreditUnions.com (Callahan & Associates) |
Dance.com (Capezio) |
Dandruff.com (P&G) |
Data.com (Salesforce.com) |
Database.com (Salesforce.com) |
Deals.com (RetailMeNot Inc.) |
Delicates.com (JC Penney) |
DentalCare.com (P&G) |
DentalInsurance.com (Kelsey National) |
Dentures.com (P&G) |
Depression.com (GSK) |
Derivatives.com (Imagine Software) |
DesignatedDriver.com (Anheuser-Busch) |
Designer.com (CorelDraw) |
Dessert.com (Kraft) |
Details.com (Conde Nast) |
Detergents.com (Shell Corporation) |
Diabetes.com (GSK) |
DiabeticFootUlcers.com (Smith-Nephew) |
Diamonds.com (The Rapaport Group) |
Diapers.com (Amazon.com) |
Dictionary.com (IAC) |
Dig.com (Disney) |
Dinners.com (Kraft) |
Director.com (Adobe) |
Disco.com (Google) |
Dishes.com (P&G) |
Disinfecting.com (Clorox) |
Distinction.com (Oracle) |
Divide.com (Google) |
Document.com (Merrill Corporation) |
Documents.com (Xerox) |
Dodgeball.com (Google) |
DogFood.com (PetSmart) |
Dogs.com (PetSmart) |
Downloads.com (CBS) |
Drapery.com (Newell Rubbermaid) |
DrySkin.com (Kao Brands) |
DryWall.com (Lafarge) |
Dvd.com (Netflix) |
Easter.com (Hallmark) |
Eat.com (Unilever) |
EatHealthy.com (Kraft) |
Eating.com (Hidden Valley) |
Economy.com (Moody’s) |
Educate.com (Sylvan Learning) |
Elevator.com (Otis Elevator Company) |
Emergency.com (Life Alert) |
Endless.com (Amazon.com) |
Escalator.com (Otis Elevator Company) |
Escapes.com (Travelex) |
Exchange.Com (Amazon) |
EyeExam.com (1800 Contacts) |
Family.com (Disney) |
Fast.com (Netflix) |
Fertility.com (Merck) |
Film.com (Real Networks) |
Finance.com (Citibank) |
FirstAid.com (Intel) |
FirstAid.com (McAfee) |
Flash.com (Adobe) |
Fleas.com (Elanco) |
Floors.com (Mannington Mills) |
Florist.com (FTD) |
Flowers.com (1-800 Flowers) |
Flu.com (MedImmune) |
Fly.com (TravelZoo) |
Food.com (Scripps Networks) |
FoodProcessors.com (Whirlpool) |
FormalWear.com (The Men’s Wearhouse) |
ForRent.com (Dominion Enterprises) |
FreeCreditReport.com (Consumerinfo.com, Inc.) |
Freedom.com (Freedom Mortgage) |
FrozenYogurt.com (Nestle) |
FundRaising.com (Reader’s Digest) |
Fundraising.com (Southwestern-Great American) |
Funds.com (Fidelity) |
Future.com (CBS) |
Game.com (Hasbro) |
GameRoom.com (Facebook) |
Gasoline.com (Speedway SuperAmerica) |
GenitalHerpes.com (Novartis) |
GERD.com (AstraZeneca) |
GetWell.com (J&J) |
Gift.com (JC Penney) |
Gifts.com (IAC) |
Glamour.com (Conde Nast) |
Glasses.com (1-800 Contacts) |
Go.com (Disney) |
Gossip.com (E Network) |
Gourmet.com (Conde Nast) |
Gout.com (Takeda Pharmaceuticals) |
GPS.com (Microsoft) |
Grease.com (Clorox) |
Greetings.com (Hallmark) |
Groups.com (Facebook) |
Guacamole.com (Cabo Fresh) |
Gummies.com (Ferrara Candy Company) |
Gv.com (Google) |
Half.com (Ebay) |
Happy.com (Walgreens) |
Health.com (Meredith Corporation) |
Heartburn.com (GSK) |
HeartHealth.com (GSK) |
Help.com (CBS) |
Hepatitis.com (J&J) |
History.com (A&E Television Networks) |
Hog.com (Harley Davidson) |
HomeEquity.com (New York Community Bank) |
HomeLoans.com (Wells Fargo) |
Homes.com (CoStar) |
Honey.com (National Honey Board) |
Hosiery.com (Bare Necessities) |
HotCereal.com (Kraft) |
HotelCoupons.com (Dominion Enterprises) |
Hotels.com (IAC) |
Hunting.com (Bass Pro Shops) |
Hygiene.com (P&G) |
HyperbaricMedicine.com (International ATMO, Inc.) |
Hypertension.com (Sanofi-Aventis) |
IceCream.com (Nestle) |
IcedCoffee.com (Koninklijke Douwe) |
IdentityProtection.com (Equifax) |
IdentityTheftProtection.com (Discover) |
ImmunoOncology.com (Bristol-Myers Squibb) |
ImmunoTherapy.com (Bristol-Myers Squibb) |
Impotence.com (Bayer) |
Incontinence.com (ConvaTec) |
InfantFormula.com (Abbott Labs) |
Influenza.com (Sanofi-Aventis) |
InlineSkates.com (Summit Sports) |
Insurance.com (QuinStreet) |
InsuranceAgents.com (Bankrate) |
Interest.com (Bankrate) |
Investor.com (Microsoft) |
Jacksaw.com (Newell Rubbermaid) |
Jet.com (Walmart) |
Jewelry.com (Richline Group-Berkshire Hathaway) |
Jobs.com (Monster Worldwide) |
Jobs.com (Monster Worldwide, Inc.) |
Jot.com (Google) |
Kid.com (Disney) |
Kids.com (CBS) |
Lacrosse.com (Sports Endeavors) |
Land.com (Costar) |
Lasik.com (TLC Vision) |
Laundry.com (P&G) |
Lawyers.com (Lexis Nexis) |
Lettuce.com (Nunes Co.) |
LifeInsurance.com (Northwestern Mutual) |
Lift.com (Otis Elevator Company) |
Lighting.com (Philips Lighting) |
Like.com (Google) |
Lingerie.com (Bare Necessities/Wal-Mart) |
Lipstick.com (Conde Nast) |
Live.com (Microsoft) |
LNG.com (Sempra Energy) |
Loans.com (Bank of America) |
Lodging.com (Orbitz) |
Look.com (Amazon) |
Love.com (Aol) |
LowFat.com (Kraft) |
Makeup.com (L’Oreal) |
Malts.com (Diageo) |
Martha.com (Martha Stewart) |
Match.com (IAC) |
Mats.com (Weather Tech Automotive) |
Mattress.com (Mattress Firm) |
Mayonnaise.com (Kraft) |
Meals.com (Nestlé) |
Messenger.com (Facebook) |
MicrowaveOven.com (Whirlpool) |
Military.com (Monster Worldwide, Inc.) |
Mobile.com (AT&T) |
Money.com (CNN) |
More.com (Meredith Corporation) |
Mortgage.com (Citibank) |
Motorcycles.com (Honda) |
MouthWash.com (Unilever) |
Movie.com (Comcast) |
Movies.com (Comcast) |
MultipleSclerosis.com (Bayer) |
Nails.com (P&G) |
Navigation.com (Here Global) |
Navigation.com (Navteq) |
Nest.com (Google) |
Network.com (Oracle) |
NewAirplane.com (Boeing) |
News.com (CBS) |
Obesity.com (J&J) |
Occupations.com (RD Employment Network) |
Office.com (Microsoft) |
OfficeSupplies.com (Office Depot) |
Oncology.com (American Society of Clinical Oncology) |
Open.com (American Express) |
Osteoporosis.com (GSK) |
Pain.com (Boston Scientific) |
Painting.com (Sherwin Williams) |
PaintingContractors.com (Sherwin Williams) |
PantyHose.com (Hanes) |
Parents.com (Meredith Corporation) |
Parkinsons.com (Sanofi-Aventis) |
Patent.com (Clarivate Analytics) |
Payroll.com (Intuit) |
PC.com (Intel) |
PeanutButter.com (Hormel Foods) |
Pens.com (National Pen Company) |
Pet.com (PetSmart) |
PetCare.com (Mars) |
PetInsurance.com (Nationwide) |
Petrochemicals.com (Shell Oil) |
Pets.com (PetSmart ) |
Pharma.com (Purdue Pharma) |
Pharmacy.com (Walgreens) |
Pickles.com (Kraft) |
Pipeline.com (EarthLink) |
Placed.com (Foursquare) |
Plants.com (1-800 Flowers) |
Plaster.com (USG) |
Plumber.com (Roto Rooter) |
Plumbing.com (Ferguson) |
Pools.com – (aquaquip.com) |
Power.com (Power Integrations Inc.) |
PreciousMetals.com (International Precious Metals) |
Pregnancy.com (J&J) |
Profession.com (RD Employment Network) |
Professions.com (RD Employment Network) |
Promptly.com (Life Alert) |
Propane.com (Propane Research Council) |
Psoriasis.com (Abbvie) |
Puddings.com (Kraft) |
RA.com (AbbVie) |
Radio.com (CBS) |
Ram.com (Chrysler) |
React.com (Facebook) |
RealEstate.com (Zillow) |
Relentless.Com (Amazon) |
Recipe.com (Meredith Corporation) |
Reference.com (RR Donnelley & Sons) |
Reflux.com (GSK) |
ReInsurance.com (General Re) |
RentalCar.com (Enterprise Rent-A-Car) |
Reservations.com (Travelocity) |
RespiratoryHealth.com (Novartis) |
RestlessLegs.com (Arbor Pharmaceuticals) |
Retail.com (Oracle) |
Retirement.com (Prudential) |
RheumatoidArthritis.com (Roche) |
Ring.com (Amazon.com) |
Robes.com – (Herff Jones) |
RootBeer.com (A&W) |
Rugby.com (Ralph Lauren) |
Rum.com (Diageo) |
Runners.com (Dick’s Sporting Goods) |
Salad.com (Clorox) |
Salads.com (Nunes Co.) |
Sales.com (Oracle) |
Sauce.com (Unilever) |
Sauces.com (Kraft) |
Savings.com (Dealpro Network) |
Scooters.com (Honda) |
Scotch.com (Diageo) |
Scrum.com (ESPN) |
Search.com (CBS) |
Security.com (CA) |
SemiConductors.com (NXP Semiconductors) |
Serve.com (American Express) |
ServiceProvider.com (Oracle) |
Services.com (Oracle) |
Shades.com (Luxottica) |
Shapewear.com (Bare Necessities) |
Shingles.com (Novartis) |
Shirt.com (Phillips-Van Heusen) |
Shoes.com (Walmart) |
Shopper.com (CBS) |
ShowerGel.com (P&G) |
Shredders.com (Lynde-Ordway) |
Sink.com (Elkay) |
Site.com (Salesforce.com) |
SkinCare.com (L’Oreal) |
SkinInfection.com (GSK) |
SkiRentals.com (Breeze Ski Rentals) |
Skis.com (Summit Sports) |
Skybox.com (Google) |
Sleep.com (Mattress Firm) |
Sleepapnea.com (Phillips) |
Sleeplessness.com (GSK) |
Slide.com (Google) |
Slots.com (Bodog Media) |
Snacks.com (Quaker Oats) |
Snow.com (Vail Resorts) |
Snowboards.com (Summit Sports) |
Soap.com (Amazon.com) |
Soaps.com (She Knows Media) |
Soccer.com (Sports Endeavors) |
Social.com (Salesforce.com) |
Softener.com (Unilever) |
Sonar.com (Google) |
Soup.com (Unilever) |
Soups.com (Campbell’s) |
SparklingWater.com (DS Services of America) |
Speech.com (Philips) |
SpellCheck.com (Merriam Webster) |
SportsGear.com (Dick’s Sporting Goods) |
Start.com (Microsoft) |
Store.com (CBS) |
Stores.com (Hammacher Schlemmer) |
Streaming.com (Amazon.com) |
Stroke.com (Sanofi-Aventis) |
StudentLoan.com (Citigroup) |
Style.com (Conde Nast) |
Sugar.com (Lantic Inc.) |
Supplements.com (Nature Made) |
Sweets.com (McGraw-Hill) |
Tackle.com (Bass Pro Shops) |
TackleBoxes.com (Newell Rubbermaid) |
Taxcut.com (H & R Block) |
Tennis.com (Tennis Media Company) |
TennisShoes.com (K-Swiss) |
ThankYou.com (Citigroup) |
ThePill.com (J&J) |
Thesaurus.com (RR Donnelley & Sons) |
Think.com (Oracle) |
Tickets.com – (MLB Advanced Media) |
Ticks.com (SC Johnson) |
Ties.com – (Wild Attire Inc) |
Timeshares.com (Wyndham) |
Tires.com (Discount Tire Company) |
TireSafety.com (Bridgestone) |
Tissue.com (P&G) |
Today.com (NBC) |
Toilets.com (Porta John) |
ToolBoxes.com (Newell Rubbermaid) |
ToothBrush.com (GSK) |
Toothpaste.com (P&G) |
Towels.com (P&G) |
Trademark.com (Clarivate Analytics) |
Trademarks.com (Clarivate Analytics) |
Traffic.com (Here Global) |
Trailer.com (U-Haul) |
TrashCompactor.com (Whirlpool) |
Treadmills.com (Woodway) |
Trip.com (Orbitz) |
TruckRentals.com (U-Haul) |
TruckTires.com (Firestone/Bridgestone) |
Tuna.com (Bumblebee Foods) |
Tutor.com (IAC) |
Tux.com (The Men’s Wearhouse) |
TV.com (CBS) |
Ultrasound.com (Siemens) |
Underwear.com (PVH Corp.) |
Urchin.com (Google) |
VacationRentals.com (Expedia ) |
Vacations.com (Travelocity) |
Van.com (Symantec) |
VanPool.com (Enterprise Rent-A-Car) |
Vegetables.com (Nunes Co.) |
Video.com (Disney) |
Vine.com (Amazon) |
VirusProtection.com (F-Secure) |
ViseGrip.com (Newell Rubbermaid) |
Visit.com (Visit Group Travel) |
Vitamin.com (Pharmavite) |
Vitamins.com (NBTY) |
Vodka.com (Russian Standard) |
Wallet.com (Google) |
WallStreet.com (The Motley Fool) |
Warehouse.com (CDW) |
Water.com (DS Services of America) |
Weather.com (The Weather Channel) |
Weddings.com (XO Group) |
Weightloss.com (Roche) |
Welder.com (Miller) |
Wheelchair.com (1-800 Wheelchair) |
Winery.com (Sonoma Magazine) |
Wired.com (Conde Nast) |
WomansHealth.com (J&J) |
Word.com (Merriam Webster) |
Work.com (Salesforce.com) |
Workplace.com (Facebook) |
X.com (Elon Musk) |
There are multiple factors to consider when choosing a good domain name for your website:
- Relevance: The domain name should be relevant to your business or website’s content.
- Memorability: A domain name that is easy to remember is more likely to be shared and visited.
- Brandability: A domain name that is unique and easy to associate with your brand can help establish credibility and differentiate your business from competitors.
- Length: Shorter domain names are generally easier to remember and type.
- Keywords: Including relevant keywords in your domain name can help improve search engine rankings and make it easier for people to find your site. Ask yourself if it represents a significant line of commerce as is the case for most of the names listed above.
- Extension: The most common extension is “.com”. Some feel that sub-par options such as “.net” or “.org” may also be appropriate depending on your business or website; and, while it is true that all extensions will work, only .COM actually works well.
- Avoid using hyphens: Hyphens can make your domain name harder to remember and can also be confusing for users.
- Avoid using numbers: Numbers can be difficult to remember and can also be confusing for users.
- Consider the spelling: A domain name with a unique or unusual spelling can be difficult for users to remember and may lead to lost traffic.
- Research potential conflicts: Before finalizing your domain name, it’s a good idea to do some research to ensure that it isn’t already being used by someone else.
- Protect your brand: If you have a strong brand or plan to invest heavily in building one, consider registering multiple variations of your domain name to protect your brand and prevent competitors from using similar names.
- Be mindful of cultural differences: If your business is targeting a global audience, consider the cultural implications of your domain name and whether it may be perceived differently in different countries.
Overall, the best domain name is a .COM one that is relevant, memorable, brandable, and easy to spell. By considering these factors and doing your research, you can choose a domain name that will help establish your online presence and support either the growth of your online business or the website of your physical one. It’s important to keep in mind that the domain name you choose will become a key and permanent part of your online identity, so take the time to carefully consider your options and choose a .COM domain name that aligns with your business goals and brand.
A good .com domain name is one that is easy to remember, easy to spell, and easy to pronounce. It should also be descriptive, reflective of the brand or business it represents, and ideally, relatively short. Some additional factors to consider when choosing a good .com domain name include a relevancy to the business or brand it represents. This helps establish credibility and trust with potential customers. Additionally, a good .com domain name should be brandable and unique, helping the business to stand out from competitors. Moreover, the domain name should be optimized for search engines, making it easier for potential customers to find the business online.
Try to stay away from the use of hyphens and numbers: It’s generally best to avoid using hyphens or numbers in a domain name, as these can make it harder to remember and less professional-looking. Same with copyright infringement: it’s important to ensure that the chosen domain name does not infringe on any existing trademarks or copyrights.
Overall, a good .com domain name should be memorable, relevant, brandable, and optimized for search engines, while avoiding the use of hyphens or numbers and any potential copyright infringement issues.
Here are some additional considerations when choosing a good .com domain name:
Length: Generally, shorter domain names are easier to remember and type. Aim for a domain name that is no more than 15-20 characters long.
Easy to spell and pronounce: A good .com domain name should be easy to spell and pronounce to avoid confusion among potential customers.
Memorable: A memorable domain name is more likely to stick in the minds of potential customers and be shared through word of mouth.
Avoidance of slang or obscure terms: Using slang or obscure terms may make the domain name trendy or edgy, but it can also limit the reach of the business as potential customers may not be familiar with the terms.
Extension availability: While .com is the most popular domain extension, it may not always be available. Consider other options such as .net, .org, or country-specific extensions if the .com is not available.
Ultimately, a good .com domain name should be a balance of relevance, brandability, SEO-friendliness, memorability, and practical considerations such as length and availability. It should reflect the business ]r brand it represents and help establish a strong online presence.