This will be a multi part series on how to start your own web hosting company. I was going to list how many parts it will be in the end, but at this point I really have no idea. I do know that it will be a minimum of 4 parts.

Check back soon to read part 2 of the set - Where To Host

Choosing A Domain Name

A domain name can possibly be one of the most important decisions you will have to make. It will dictate so many different parts of your new web hosting company. Everything from color scheme, logo design, slogans and so much more will rely on the domain name you choose.

For example, lets say you choose a domain name that is something like Green Host (its already taken, but just for example), then you have pretty much defined at least one of the main colors of the website, and more than likely colors of the logo.

Now lets go across the color wheel and say you chose Red Host for the domain name. Not only have you defined the color red as having to be a major design factor, you may have screwed yourself at the same time. There are many studies out there that have proved that the color red makes people feel uneasy, and less trusting.

So you can see now how the smallest things can have a major effect on your whole business.

When you think you have found a name that you like, try to imagine colors that will work well with it, possibly logo designs, and before you go and buy the name ask some of your friends what they think of it. Do some of your own market research, because after you pick a name your gonna be stuck with it for a long time.

Resources

There are many domain name resources out there to help you come up with a proper name. I will list a few of them here that might be able to help you find the name that fits you.

Bust A Name
Enter a combination of words that you want your domain to contain and it will search for you. You can edit the search parameters to include or exclude different tpes of TLD’s (Top Leve Domains aka .com, .net, .org)

123 Finder
Similar to the link above, just enter some keywords and it will find domain names (both registered & unregisters) so that you can research them. This is actually a pretty good website to use.

WhoIs.Net
A tool to find out the registered owners, date of registration, date of expiration and much more of a domain name. An invaluable research tool.