I do both. I'm currently using a keyword rich domain name in Siterubix. I'm going to see how it goes because if I change my mind,..I can move it to a different domain name. That's the beauty of this online biz thing - it can usually be fixed or changed.

I get tense over the details sometimes too, but it always works out. You'll find the right domain name. :-)

Wendy

Hi Veronica, here's a website that's quite handy. Just add a word you want in your name e.g. Home. You can also join a couple together - just enter it as a single word e.g. workfromhome.

The site then returns options with suggested words before yours and after yours e.g. homebiz or workfromhomebiz (after your word).

From the results you're able to select your preference of where your word should be (start of name or end of name).

Green means it's available.

http://www.leandomainsearch.com

Hope that helps - have fun
Gary

Good Morning Veronica,

As I am not promoting WA I can not help you there.
When I chose the 2 names for my websites it reflected my passions and or hobbies. To be honest it was a gut feeling without really having knowledge about how to proceed. Now many months later I am still happy with that choice. I think we women just have that type of intuition.

Greetings from the south of Spain, Taetske

Hi, Veronica depends on where you are heading, you will get heaps of opinions around domain names. I mean it is the street address for your house and some suburbs are better than others.
Depends on how you are going to niche down I guess. if it is in that review style then go with the keyword rich domain names, if you are taking that broader approach looking long term, to develop that brand then, something that reflects your energy if that makes sense.

What ever name you go for you need to have a connection with it and a sense of where you are taking it. You are building a relationship with it as well as your audience. One thing that I have learned if you get that inspiration then buy it yesterday because today it will be gone.
If you are looking for some inspiration then have a look at expired domains. There can be some real gems lurking in this area.

https://www.expireddomains.net

Hey V. I address that in this post. Of course I was focused on a niche other than WA/work from home but the same principles apply such as logical, short, easy to remember etc. Generalization vs specialization in choosing a niche and domain name.

I wouldn't worry about keyword rich domains or EMDs (Exact Match Domains). It's content that ranks these days, not domain names.

I'd rather have a brand such as http://www.boohoo.com than something as limiting as http://www.buycheapdesignerwomensclothesonline.com

Your domain name doesn't even have to be relevant, if it did http://www.amazon.com would sell river trips and http://www.apple.com would sell fruit! It can even be personal, http://www.craigslist.com :)

For me, I was thinking about whom I wanted to target, which was all the people like myself that have spent years working for the benefit of others, never making a great salary, while making their boss rich. As I was contemplating that, I thought about the kinds of conversations I would have with people about this business and what kept coming to mind was "aren't you tired of working for someone else? Isn't it time to start working for you?" Thus was StartWorkingforYou born.

In all honesty, I probably could have come up with something better, and likely would have gone for a keyword-inspired name, but overall I like it and feel it has a decent ring to it.

I think it's a good idea to keep it brandable and maybe even a bit loose so that to be able to twist the niche a little if needed, or go more specific ,in the future. And as for the key words, I read recently that we could go after them in our posts, not necessarily in the domain name.

Hi Veronica. I chose to go with something brandable. Something that looks good in print. You can always do the keyword search and add that to your titles or content of your site, but people need something catchy to remember and pass on to others. Just my opinion. Good Luck!!

Hi Veronica! A challenge indeed, lol!
When I found my domain name I had a similar issue. The ones I wanted were not available. I began my search lookimg only for dot com sites. Typing in what came to mind and checkimg keywords also. It didnt take long to come up with a few and the one I picked felt right. You know that feeling!
Im confident that if you start a list and check whats available, you Will find the perfect one. Have a friend with you to get a second opinion. It helps.

Best of luck! It will be perfect!

Mark