When developing an online presence, one of the first steps is to find a good domain name, which can be difficult to find since many common ones are already taken.
First, there are several things to consider when selecting a web address - see
this article in the
search engine optimization knowledge center for more information.
This
forum at Webmaster World has an ongoing discussion regarding two-word domain names and the difficulty in finding good ones - some are taken by companies and parked - meaning, they have purchased the rights to that name to gain a competitive edge. Others purchase a domain with the intention of developing a site but are unable to for any number of unforeseeable circumstances.
It's still possible to find good domains but it takes time and patience...see the forum and find out what the experts are thinking.
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