I wrote a script to check 40 domains because every good name was taken

The author shares a frustrating experience of trying to secure a desirable domain name for a new product, only to find that the perfect.com was already registered. Frustrated by the scarcity and high competition for available domain names, the author wrote a script to check 40 alternatives. This anecdote underscores the challenges businesses face in 2026 when choosing a brand name, highlighting the difficulty in finding a unique domain that isn't already claimed, often leaving entrepreneurs scrambling for viable options.