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Naming your startup & domains

A name you can spell, say, and own.

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Do I really need a .com domain, or is .io / .co / .in fine? For a serious brand, fight for the .com, it's still the default people type and trust. If the exact .com is taken or absurdly expensive, a modified... Beginner 2 resources → How do I check if a name is legally free to use in India (trademark)? Before you fall in love with a name, do a quick free knockout search on the Indian trademark registry (IP India public search) in your class, plus ... Intermediate 2 resources → My perfect .com is taken but the owner wants a huge price. What are my real options? You have four honest paths: negotiate quietly through a broker (owners often settle far below the asking sticker), tweak the name (add a prefix, a ... Intermediate 3 resources → Should I register a company, buy the domain, or lock the trademark first? Practically, grab the domain and the key social handles the moment you've shortlisted a name, because they vanish fastest and cost the least. Compa... Intermediate 3 resources →
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