Domain name syntax

I would definitely not hyphenate. The one exception is where you could read multiple words out of it like expertsexchange.com.

Your choice of TLD is also important - you definitely want .co.za for a service that is local. If it's not just local, you want .co.za and an appropriate global TLD too. If it's a tech brand, .io is really starting to become popular. When you choose the domain, check what Google gives you for your company name today so there are no hurtful clashes.
 
daniel_jc said:
I would definitely not hyphenate. The one exception is where you could read multiple words out of it like expertsexchange.com.

Your choice of TLD is also important - you definitely want .co.za for a service that is local. If it's not just local, you want .co.za and an appropriate global TLD too. If it's a tech brand, .io is really starting to become popular. When you choose the domain, check what Google gives you for your company name today so there are no hurtful clashes.
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Yep i agree, i have a few nice .io domains which i was rather surprised were available.
 
daniel_jc said:
I would definitely not hyphenate. The one exception is where you could read multiple words out of it like expertsexchange.com.

Your choice of TLD is also important - you definitely want .co.za for a service that is local. If it's not just local, you want .co.za and an appropriate global TLD too. If it's a tech brand, .io is really starting to become popular. When you choose the domain, check what Google gives you for your company name today so there are no hurtful clashes.
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Thanks, will look into this deeper, I have already made a decision and implemented it.
 
No harm having multiple domains - a permanent redirect is good. It means you own more of your brand, so if you registered a .co.za and then decided a .io was the way to go, just set up a redirect and .io becomes your new primary
 
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