Click here to read why the name is the game As your identity in Cyberspace is defined by your domain name choose it carefully.
Functional domains are also worth considering as they allow for very powerful capabilities.
The hyphen is useful as a 'search field delineator' and in 2003 when there are 2 billion domains the search engines will be able to find you. Check Trade Mark Status -US Federal Check that your desired domain name does not infringe an American Federal trademark. Not from the USA Click here for a comprehensive list of Trade mark and patent databases. Why the USA has allowed foreign TMs to over-ride their own dot com space is puzzling. Our feeling is that this will not last.