This is the MOST important thing to do -- More important than your web designer and the web host.

Try to get a good domain name, since this may stay with you, even if you change everything else.

And hurry... Names are running out, as more and more people are getting on the internet.

Some of the questions to answer and things to consider:

• If you have a company name/identity it is good to get a name that is exactly the same (if possible) or at least resembles it.
• If not, try to find/create a company identity first -- the web domain just goes with it.
• This is also part of having a proper Logo and a Motto.
• Choosing your colors is another important related thing.
• Your web domain name will it be a commercial site (.com) or if you are for example non-profit ( .org).  Or even an .net or .biz
• The domain suffix will it be international (i.e. .com) or particular to a country
  • for example  .ru  - for Russia, .co.uk for United Kingdom, etc
• Choose a domain name that is as short and easy to remember.
• Try, if possible, not to use hyphens (-) as people may not find you if they miss them out.
  • for example use mywebsite.com instead of my-web-site.com
  • There may be cases, though, that the desired name is taken and you may have to settle with one that includes hyphens.
• The name is not something to be changing every day, so think hard, do some research and get the best one possible.