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Practical teaching on brandable domains, short .com names, naming structures, and preliminary trademark research.

What Is a Brandable Domain Name?

A practical definition of brandable domains, how curated marketplaces classify them, and what buyers should test.

Michael Santiago

Two-Word .com vs One-Word .com

How scarcity, clarity, rhythm, and budget change the choice between one-word and two-word .com domains.

Michael Santiago

Descriptive vs Invented Brand Names

A clear comparison of literal names, coined marks, suggestive language, and the work each choice creates.

Michael Santiago

How to Check If a Name Is Trademarked

A practical first-pass search process, the limits of a knockout check, and when professional clearance matters.

Michael Santiago