Picking a Domain name?

[Mayfriday0529]

Those of you that have Domain names and websites. How did you come up with the name.

I want to get another domain and can't think of anything.

 

[NikPreviousAcct]

You just... pick one.

It's like picking your username or something. Brains + creativity = Profit!

 

[FoBoT]

see if this one is available

pickyourowndomainname.com

 

[icejunkie]

think of random words, maybe something that describes you, like noob, idiot, diamond member... combine it, like say didiot, or diamonoob or moron.com

 

[Mayfriday0529]

Originally posted by: Nik
You just... pick one.

It's like picking your username or something. Brains + creativity = Profit!

I already used my member name.

 

[T3C]

Make sure you know what you want to use the domain for BEFORE you pick the domain name.

 

[Mayfriday0529]

Originally posted by: FoBoT
see if this one is available

pickyourowndomainname.com

yeah thats available... go get it

 

[Mayfriday0529]

Originally posted by: TechITguy
Make sure you know what you want to use the domain for BEFORE you pick the domain name.

for a blog.. i already have a blog but i want to move it, i dont want friends, family and co-workers reading it.

 

[middlehead]

See if you can take over this one

 

[NikPreviousAcct]

Originally posted by: Jnetty99

Originally posted by: TechITguy
Make sure you know what you want to use the domain for BEFORE you pick the domain name.

for a blog.. i already have a blog but i want to move it, i dont want friends, family and co-workers reading it.

Create a subdomain on your current domain and just move the blog there. Don't tell anybody that you've done it and don't link to it from anywhere.

Much better decision.

 

[Mayfriday0529]

Originally posted by: Nik

Originally posted by: Jnetty99

Originally posted by: TechITguy
Make sure you know what you want to use the domain for BEFORE you pick the domain name.

for a blog.. i already have a blog but i want to move it, i dont want friends, family and co-workers reading it.

Create a subdomain on your current domain and just move the blog there. Don't tell anybody that you've done it and don't link to it from anywhere.

Much better decision.

Nawww some people are smart and could find it.

 

[keeleysam]

Originally posted by: middlehead
See if you can take over this one

LMFAO

 

[RossMAN]

There are some great domains that recently expired. Find a free listing at http://www.fixoftheday.com/, forum registration is required but it's free.

A few months I found two domains that just expired, registered them for $8.88/yr and later sold them for $300 total.

eCommerce :thumbsup:

 

[Quasmo]

I believe www.mechinesemeplayjokemeputpeepeeinyourcoke.com is still avaliable I dont know why though

 

[Quasmo]

I used to own drunkhobo.com but I have no Idea where that came from actually.

 

[KeyserSoze]

Originally posted by: RossMAN
There are some great domains that recently expired. Find a free listing at http://www.fixoftheday.com/, forum registration is required but it's free.

A few months I found two domains that just expired, registered them for $8.88/yr and later sold them for $300 total.

eCommerce :thumbsup:

How did you sell them? Just put up a contact on the page after you bought it? And someone just contacted you then?!?



KS

 

[Mayfriday0529]

Originally posted by: KeyserSoze

Originally posted by: RossMAN
There are some great domains that recently expired. Find a free listing at http://www.fixoftheday.com/, forum registration is required but it's free.

A few months I found two domains that just expired, registered them for $8.88/yr and later sold them for $300 total.

eCommerce :thumbsup:

How did you sell them? Just put up a contact on the page after you bought it? And someone just contacted you then?!?



KS

yeah thats interesting rossman.

Anyways i just came up with one and order it through namecheap.com

 

[MmmSkyscraper]

Originally posted by: Nik
Brains + creativity = Profit!

LOL, winnar! :beer:

 

[Injury]

as long as it's easy to remember, you're good to go.

Which means...
no numbers that aren't relevent
-(as in "Jnetty99"... but something like cloud9 or something would be)
only dictionary words
-no abbreviations of words (don't use "blk" in place of "black")
-exceptions for made up words that are relevant to the group you cater to or a company name


Keep it simple. You should be able to tell someone over the phone or on the street and have them remember it an hour later. Nobody is going to remember "MisterStink-EPants4423.com"... but people will remember "MrStinkyPants.com"

 

[jjones]

A domain name typically, but not always, is related to the topic for which the domain will be about. Start there.

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: KeyserSoze

Originally posted by: RossMAN
There are some great domains that recently expired. Find a free listing at http://www.fixoftheday.com/, forum registration is required but it's free.

A few months I found two domains that just expired, registered them for $8.88/yr and later sold them for $300 total.

eCommerce :thumbsup:

How did you sell them? Just put up a contact on the page after you bought it? And someone just contacted you then?!?



KS

Yes and no, I listed them on some domain name forums.

Received a few offers then a serious offer to get both for $300 paid via wire transfer. 12 hours I had my money and "pushed" the domain through NameCheap.com

 

[KeyserSoze]

Originally posted by: RossMAN

Originally posted by: KeyserSoze

Originally posted by: RossMAN
There are some great domains that recently expired. Find a free listing at http://www.fixoftheday.com/, forum registration is required but it's free.

A few months I found two domains that just expired, registered them for $8.88/yr and later sold them for $300 total.

eCommerce :thumbsup:

How did you sell them? Just put up a contact on the page after you bought it? And someone just contacted you then?!?



KS

Yes and no, I listed them on some domain name forums.

Received a few offers then a serious offer to get both for $300 paid via wire transfer. 12 hours I had my money and "pushed" the domain through NameCheap.com

K, thanks for the info. It's all clean as long as you don't try to get any 'trademarked' names, right? Like nothing brand/name specific that you have no affiliation with?




KS

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: KeyserSoze

Originally posted by: RossMAN

Originally posted by: KeyserSoze

Originally posted by: RossMAN
There are some great domains that recently expired. Find a free listing at http://www.fixoftheday.com/, forum registration is required but it's free.

A few months I found two domains that just expired, registered them for $8.88/yr and later sold them for $300 total.

eCommerce :thumbsup:

How did you sell them? Just put up a contact on the page after you bought it? And someone just contacted you then?!?



KS

Yes and no, I listed them on some domain name forums.

Received a few offers then a serious offer to get both for $300 paid via wire transfer. 12 hours I had my money and "pushed" the domain through NameCheap.com

K, thanks for the info. It's all clean as long as you don't try to get any 'trademarked' names, right? Like nothing brand/name specific that you have no affiliation with?




KS

Yep, don't try to get a Dell or Pepsi-esque domain and you should be golden

 

[KeyserSoze]

Originally posted by: RossMAN

Originally posted by: KeyserSoze

Originally posted by: RossMAN

Originally posted by: KeyserSoze

Originally posted by: RossMAN
There are some great domains that recently expired. Find a free listing at http://www.fixoftheday.com/, forum registration is required but it's free.

A few months I found two domains that just expired, registered them for $8.88/yr and later sold them for $300 total.

eCommerce :thumbsup:

How did you sell them? Just put up a contact on the page after you bought it? And someone just contacted you then?!?



KS

Yes and no, I listed them on some domain name forums.

Received a few offers then a serious offer to get both for $300 paid via wire transfer. 12 hours I had my money and "pushed" the domain through NameCheap.com

K, thanks for the info. It's all clean as long as you don't try to get any 'trademarked' names, right? Like nothing brand/name specific that you have no affiliation with?

KS

Yep, don't try to get a Dell or Pepsi-esque domain and you should be golden

K. So "ipwnrossman.com" is fair game, huh? haha. Thanx for the info.




KS

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: KeyserSoze

Originally posted by: RossMAN

Originally posted by: KeyserSoze

Originally posted by: RossMAN

Originally posted by: KeyserSoze

Originally posted by: RossMAN
There are some great domains that recently expired. Find a free listing at http://www.fixoftheday.com/, forum registration is required but it's free.

A few months I found two domains that just expired, registered them for $8.88/yr and later sold them for $300 total.

eCommerce :thumbsup:

How did you sell them? Just put up a contact on the page after you bought it? And someone just contacted you then?!?



KS

Yes and no, I listed them on some domain name forums.

Received a few offers then a serious offer to get both for $300 paid via wire transfer. 12 hours I had my money and "pushed" the domain through NameCheap.com

K, thanks for the info. It's all clean as long as you don't try to get any 'trademarked' names, right? Like nothing brand/name specific that you have no affiliation with?

KS

Yep, don't try to get a Dell or Pepsi-esque domain and you should be golden

K. So "ipwnrossman.com" is fair game, huh? haha. Thanx for the info.




KS

Sorry already done