If you’re looking for a new domain name, you can try many variations until you find one that isn’t already taken. And its becoming increasingly difficult to find good domain names.

But now t here’s a neat online tool which tells you as you are typing the name in whether or not it’s taken. It’s a real time saver, and I wish I’d known about it sooner.

See what you think - here’s where you can try it out:

http://www.IanSays.com/TryOut/DomainSearch.htm

It’s possible that its database isn’t completely up-to-date. I registered a domain name yesterday, and today the system told me it was available. Maybe it only updates every 24 hours or so. Even so, it’s a great tool.

And, of course, you don’t have to get your domains from that site. When you’ve found one which is available, just use your regular domain name registrar.