Screenshot of searching for “hotnewstartup” domain name on Domai.nr

Often the tools that are simple and easy are the ones that make my life better. I’m not always concerned with the amount of features or the stellar design, but instead a clean, easy-to-use application that does the job. Domainr fits that bill.

Domainr is a fast search tool that, as they put it, “helps you explore the entire domain name space beyond the ubiquitous – and crowded – .com, .net and .org.” So when you have that next great aha moment and you want to see if the domain name is still available, don’t hesitate and head right to Domainr, which as domai.nr has a unique URL of its own.

Screenshot of simple search bar on Domai.nr

How is Domainr different than just going to Go Daddy and searching? Well, it isn’t different in concept, but it is completely different in experience. Not only does Domainr offer a clean, easy approach to searching for available domains, but it suggests creative alternative options if your desired domain URL is already claimed. Plus, Domainr reacts to your search queries in real-time pulling up results with every letter you enter.

I know I probably shouldn’t get so excited about a tool that does something that is so simple, but if you hate the Walmart experience of Go Daddy like I do and you’re constantly getting new ideas that you want to check to see what domains are available, then Domainr is a godsend. Plus, they now have a super slick iPhone app so you can find that desired domain while on-the-go.

Ultimately, to purchase the domain name you will need to go through a domain name registrar like Go Daddy, but for the first step of searching for the right one, I highly recommend Domainr.

Give Domainr a test run and let me know what you think in the comments section below.