Enter your desired domain and see what happens

Be prepared to search many different names before you find one that's available.

I recommend: Network Solutions and Register.com are two of the biggest domain registration services. At either site, you can easily search for domain names in a variety of TLDs by simply entering your desired name in the search box. Results will show in which, if any, of the TLDs your name is available.

Get your domains at a discount

For great pricing, GoDaddy is great - consider this site if you are registering multiple domains or have a tight budget.

I recommend: GoDaddy.com is hugely popular among entrepreneurs in part because of its rock-bottom pricing.

Look like a real pro

The .pro domain is a little more complicated to figure out, but offers benefits for certain types of professionals.

I recommend: EnCirca.com registers .pro and other domains. See their list of supported extensions.

Discover how domain names work

Grasping how the system works can help you decide what type of domain to get for your business.

I recommend: Internic.net has a non-technical explanation of the domain name system, and a directory of registration companies. There's also a good FAQ on domain names and extensions.

Want something more memorable? Try a .tv address

It works exactly like a .com address, but allows you to brand you or your business using one of the most recognized two-letter symbols in the world - "TV." Many good names are still available on this domain extension.

I recommend: .TV Corporation sells names under that TLD.