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brianok

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Aug 27, 2008 1:47 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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I`m creating a new web site, and the most obvious domain name (.com) is already taken. I can`t change the name of the business, so I`ve been trying to come up with the second-best domain name. I won`t use the actual name here (until I grab the domain(s) that I decide to use), but I`ll give an example that will be similar.

The business name is a statement that can be seen as both a command and a personal statement about ones self, and this is very intentional. Let`s say my business is called "Sing It" And let`s say that SingIt.com is taken, as is SingIt.net. I definitely want a .com address.

I`ve toyed with using something like iSingIt.com, or SingItLLC.com. I could also use something like SingItMedia.com.

So, I`m asking for opinions about the form of iSingIt.com, but I`m also looking for creative ideas that incorporate SingIt in the name. I like the idea of having the domain name begin with "SingIt," but I also think that putting an "i" in front had a cool double meaning: (1) it can be the personal subject of the statement, and (2) it has the ubiquitous Internet-like or iMac/Pod/Phone-like look and feel. Opinions please!

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pepperlegal

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Aug 27, 2008 2:29 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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You could also hyphenate the term - Sing-It.com.

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vwebworld

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Aug 27, 2008 2:35 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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Using "i" in front of the name may get you a cease and desist letter from Apple.

Are any of the letters interchangeable? Can "u" substitute 1 letter for another? Like "Plz" instead of "please". Or drop lettrs or both: "lettrz"?

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KJC

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Aug 27, 2008 2:47 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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Hyphenating is a good idea, however many times, that domain is taken as well. I like your idea of adding an i, however if that is taken, you could try we, you, or lets in front of singit.com. A third option would be to identify an alternative word to say the same thing...I unfortunately cannot think of one for "SingIt," however maybe with your real theme there is a domain out there for you. Good luck!

CraigL

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Aug 27, 2008 2:59 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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PepperLegal said it first...just use a hyphen.

vwebworld

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Aug 27, 2008 3:24 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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The problem with a "-" is people can get it confused with the non-hyphen domain name.

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brianok

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Aug 27, 2008 4:23 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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Thanks for all the responses so far (keep `em coming).

I really don`t like the use of hyphens in domain names, so that was never a thought for me. I don`t want to have to say the word "hyphen" or "dash" when saying the domain name. But I just checked and it is available. I actually already own the "i" version of the domain name, but wanted to get more opinions before I began using it and broadcasting the name.

So now that it`s been suggested by some people, I`d be curious as to how many people think a hyphenated domain name is a "quality" name?

Thanks, and please keep the opinions coming, as this is very helpful to helping me hash this out.

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nhgnikole

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Aug 27, 2008 5:41 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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Things I like ...

No hyphen.
Easy to remember.
No weird typos. (ie IGotSkilz.com)
Sounds like it is spelled if it`s not a real word. (meebo.com, yahoo.com, google.com)

I`d take ISingIt.com or SingItMedia.com over SingItLLC.com.

You can also think of something totally original ... LetsGetSinging.com or DoYouSing.com or something like that.

I took a .info for my blog because that`s what it is, an info site. .net is not equivalent to .com ... or .org or .edu or .gov or whatever else. .biz would be the same as .com. But I agree the .com is better.

guerrillaRed

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Aug 27, 2008 10:12 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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I`d suggest getting a little more creative with the use of your words, and don`t be afraid to make it long.

example: we were trying to create a site similar to this one a while back, a site for entrepreneurs. all the normal stuff was taken. We ended up with a word we liked "Mogul" and everything was taken. What we ended up with...a call to action that doesn`t really work, unless it`s a statement.

"BeMogul.com" We used Mogul as an adjective. If your keyword is a noun, try using it as a different type of word and see what works.

stay away from the hyphens, they just scream scam site.

-Chris
guerrillaRed.com Marketing & Design

Videography

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Aug 27, 2008 11:21 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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So, I`m asking for opinions about the form of iSingIt.com, but I`m also looking for creative ideas that incorporate SingIt in the name.

If you use GoDaddy to look for singit.com, you will receive a list of similar and soundalike domains that are available.

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