Thread: Top 10 mistakes made when choosing a domain name

I came across this very useful article on the web, hope this helps you! It highlights the top 10 mistakes people commit while registering a domain name :P

Top 10 Mistakes Made When Choosing a Domain Name | Technology > Software Services & Applications from AllBusiness.com

Trying to fit a domain name to a business. was the best tip for those staring a brick and mortar company.

Yes, it is good and I liked all the tips over there.

That's a good article. Nowadays you have to pick the domain name before you pick your business name.

Very nice piece. Thanks for sharing this with us. I am not one those people that choose a weird domain name, only to realized years later and thousand spent that I've made a mistake.

Another tip: watch what domain extension you pick just in case the registration fee triples in price within a week.

Originally Posted by AnnREgirl

I am not one those people that choose a weird domain name, only to realized years later and thousand spent that I've made a mistake.

Unfortunately I was one of those people although it was more than a thousand.:gloomy:

I read the article and I agree with most of it.
Especially number 10: Picking a domain name out of frustration
I definitely would follow this tip. It is just so true.

Thank you for sharing this to us. It is a useful info for me.

Making it too long. Keep it short (one or two words) otherwise people misspell or forget the domain name.

Yeah people can easily recognize those short domains but still it depends on the descriptive of it.. long name, more descriptive.

BTW thanks for sharing...

Well, I certainly picked a long domain name :shy-f:, but in my defense, I hadn't a clue on webhosting at the time.

Thanks for this article there were alot of points which were of interest, especiall in the ebay tips section.

My number one rule is Never Buy What You Can't Use Yourself. I never buy for speculation unless I already have a plan for developing and an exit strategy.

Interesting read.

Short and catchy domain names are always good. Although, original ideas which are a bit longer can sometimes prove to be brilliant.

nice, thanks for the post

I almost fell into #10 with my recent venture. Fortunately a friend made a great suggestion and we were able to get every possible spelling and word combo of our unique name. It's a bit weird but I dont think it falls into "too weird".

Originally Posted by HansOlaf

I almost fell into #10 with my recent venture. Fortunately a friend made a great suggestion and we were able to get every possible spelling and word combo of our unique name. It's a bit weird but I dont think it falls into "too weird".

You have made me curious. Are you going to tell us the name?:happy-f:

good information. i try always choice domain name shortly.

Nice and informative read!
Personally..I really get a kick out of "Bob Parsons" (GoDaddy) tips for picking a domain name!
Go Daddy Founder & CEO Bob Parsons' Personal Blog

I don't agree with the extension rules. The .info can be successful but can have some credibility issues. Local domains like .co.uk, .de. .ca and .eu work well but the .us is not catching on.

Thanks for sharing the link with us.

Originally Posted by weblover50

Thanks for sharing the link with us.

Use the thanks button. Cheers. :devlish:

thanks

Originally Posted by briguy

Nice and informative read!
Personally..I really get a kick out of "Bob Parsons" (GoDaddy) tips for picking a domain name!
Go Daddy Founder & CEO Bob Parsons' Personal Blog

Thanks for the post, yeah i like mr parsons, he always gives you a bit of eye candy to look at too!

Originally Posted by nickora

Thanks for the post, yeah i like mr parsons, he always gives you a bit of eye candy to look at too!

Eye candy needs a sugar daddy

yes erm about the hole making a name to kind of tell what the buisness is like if you web hosting to have like webhoster.com no look at all the big names Yahoo, google, youtube and msn do those names even hit close to reefer what the site is umm no. Make the name unique!

fair enough, but i think there is a difference with creeating a brand name and an information website, i certainly do think some sites benefite a lot from having edomain names that releate to what thier talking about

Thanks buddy for all the information.

Thanks for sharing...

Great 10 tips!

But I would have added this one: Choosing a Trademark in your domain name!

It's a good article and useful for buiding website. I think we can share these good resource together in the future

Originally Posted by LIVE888TV

Great 10 tips!

But I would have added this one: Choosing a Trademark in your domain name!

Trademark? Hope you are referring to a trademark that you own not someone else.

It Goes Without Saying!

Choosing a Trademark which is NOT your own is a common and frequent mistake!

Cheers!

Originally Posted by briguy

Trademark? Hope you are referring to a trademark that you own not someone else.

i agree with the tips that you share. useful information

Originally Posted by LIVE888TV

It Goes Without Saying!

Choosing a Trademark which is NOT your own is a common and frequent mistake!

Cheers!

Some trademarks are industry specific. But may give you a hassle.

agreed

Good article. Another mistake is NOT registering a domain which replicates your business site. I mean, not including the primary keyword in the domain name. If you are "I-want-all-the-SEO-advantages" kind of person, Choose a domain with your primary keyword in it.

why you dont just post it here, but thank anw for the link

Well,good,but when choosing a domian name,you can't consider for every fators as he said.
Maybe we probably pay more attention to some of them.It also depends on our preference.
By the way,the website is so slow in loading.

great info,.its helpfull for me as new domainer

You have made jobs site and always choice domain name shortly.

This is best tips to choosing domain name.I like so much.good article.thanks for sharing.