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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