Ask HN: What is your checking before buying a new domain?

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I bought 2 this month.<p>The problem is once I buy the domain, I slowly start losing interest in it. I am thinking of setting some kind of rule or checking that if I have MVP ready with some alpha users, then only I will go &amp; buy.<p>If you have any king of checking or experience, Do share. Thanks

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How significant is the domain name in 2023? I mean, most hits will come via search anyway, and recommendations via shared links.<p>I enjoyed the lists though. Like wandering through a graveyard.

Is it over my 6 character limit for a new domain (including tld)? I always try to keep my domains short.