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Cliffg37 Inner circle Long Beach, CA 2491 Posts |
I was just looking for a new domain name for a web site, and as usual, the "real names" available for web sites cost upwarods of $2000 to claim. I saw one was above $5000. I can't afford that, and probably would not go for it if I could.
If someone does claim such a site name, who gets the money? Seems strange to me. The typical acronym or abrievation ones go for $10 maybe $20 tops. Where does it go? On a side issue, is it worth shelling out big bucks to have a specific name in your URL rather than a shortened version or acronym?
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tommy Eternal Order Devil's Island 16532 Posts |
Too the owner?
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Jonathan Townsend Eternal Order Ossining, NY 27294 Posts |
? property rights
worth??? but why (or to whom?) since most folks don't type URLs but instead click links - verify with whois.net
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Michael Baker Eternal Order Near a river in the Midwest 11172 Posts |
I think some names are infinitely better than others and that some are desirable for reasons perhaps not thought of. Allow me to give examples...
I have sometimes encountered names that were exceedingly long (which sometimes may be unavoidable). Names that are too long are a pain to type, if unaccompanied by a live link (from a business card, etc.). I believe there is a threshold to what a person will accept, especially on a computer. The harder the work, the fewer people willing to do it. I think a domain should be closely linked to the specific content. Of course every magician cannot have the ideal domain (like magicshows(dot)com, or something that basic). But, I have seen some that were so cryptic in wording that it left too many questions as to what you might find. While searching for a domain, I encountered some unusual problems. Ideally, I would have liked to have Michaelbaker(dot)com. Unfortunately, someone is already using that. Fortunately for me, he is an accomplished sculpture artist. My next thought was to find Michaelbakermagic(dot)com. To my horror, it belonged to a gay porn site. I was pretty sure I didn't want my business even remotely connected to this. However, after checking it at another time down the road (with much hope), it was available, and I grabbed it. I sometimes wonder if their old customers end up on my website and think "Magic? WTF?" That domain goes to my main website, which I purchased first, themagiccompany.com I have never paid for a domain other than the registration with Gandi (about $15.-$16. a year per domain) This was a name that I figured was too good to be true, and was stunned when I learned it was available. Both of my domains are long, but I think easy to remember as they sort of make simple sense. But, I see nothing wrong with using an acronym. One thing of note... there is another company (of magicians) in the Boston area using the name themagicompany(dot)com. (note the spelling with a combined "c"). More than a few times, I have gotten requests for shows from people looking for them. (Apparently it is easy to misspell an incorrectly spelled name.) I just guide the wrong numbers to those other guys. Not sure if they appreciate it or not, although the customers seem grateful. My thoughts... If you opt for a goofy or cutesie spelling, expect problems. Regarding the suffixes, I think it is important to try and get one as close to top level as possible (.com, .net, .org). I cannot count how many times I have been unable to quickly find a website because it had a funky suffix. So, even if you find the idea domain name, but it is only available with something weird like .fart, or .crunk, then I think you are wasting money, unless you only publish it via a live link. Regarding what is worth spending money on, you have to be your own judge of it's value. For some companies, the sky would be the limit. For most of us, it probably makes more sense to think harder about the options. A domain name is part of branding, so it may be possible to tweak that approach and have everything gel.
~michael baker
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wulfiesmith Inner circle Beverley, UK 1339 Posts |
Who cares ... put this above the Lame Answer A Question With A Question ...
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LobowolfXXX Inner circle La Famiglia 1196 Posts |
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On Aug 5, 2014, Cliffg37 wrote: It goes to the person who first figured out it was a great site name and bought it.
"Torture doesn't work" lol
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tommy Eternal Order Devil's Island 16532 Posts |
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