Losing my Domain Name

I used to have a personal site with domain name getoptimise dot com

My failure not to renew on times means someone bought it and I have to fork out absence amount to get it back. I always have the impression that domain name not renew will be 'back to the pool' again and I can buy it back. There are people who standby and snag them the moment when your domain name expired when you did not renew on time.

All things consider

I want a domain name that catchy and reflect what I do - Digital Analytics. A domain suggest work that involves numbers.

I briefly check out other domain extension. Namely, .CO, .ME and .IO

There are lot of options open up when you go with .CO I test my new domain name verbally with a family members not working in the internet industry who are not active on Social Media. I learn that she automatically complete .CO with .UK as in .co.uk or .com adding an M at the back of .CO

As my next domain name is also to be my trade name, I do not want this to happen. People out of habit put .com, google it and bring them to someone website.

I also consider paring my family name with .ME but sounds so weird.

My search for the perfect domain name brings me to Twitter. The domain name also need to match a social media handle. At one point, I settle for a domain name and found out on Twitter, it is a hashtag for a good fitted bra initiative!

My lost is a gain in knowledge

While it not critical for me that the old domain name is lost. I want to get myself familiar with the process so I can advise my client or future employer. If renewal time is up, don't put it off. Renew immediately when prompted by domain registrar timely reminder.