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Which name for Web hosting company???

Discussion in 'General Marketing' started by The Stealthy One, Feb 3, 2007.

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    Ok, I've been running my Web hosting company for 2.5 years now. Up until now, I've used the name GlobalWebBrands. However, I just purchased a new domain, and am calling the company TopWebhost. My question is this:

    Which name should I use?

    The domains are:

    globalwebbrands.com
    topwebhost.ws

    GlobalWebBrands is PR4, has many backlinks, etc. It's also a dotcom. TopWebhost has none of this; yet, the TopWebhost name relates to Web hosting.

    If you were me, which name would you go with? Why?
     
    The Stealthy One, Feb 3, 2007 IP
  2. The Special One

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    I would go for Globalwebbrands.com.

    A .com extension carries more prestige and is more proffessional. If you want people to take you seriously.

    I would never have a .ws extension.

    Its entirely up to you but I would go for the latter.
     
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    MatthewN Well-Known Member

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    Drop the .ws :) You should always go for the .com.
     
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  4. The Stealthy One

    The Stealthy One Well-Known Member Affiliate Manager

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    Thanks for the feedback, guys! :) Anyone else have any input?
     
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    P.S was your username an inspiration from my username?
    :p
     
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  6. The Stealthy One

    The Stealthy One Well-Known Member Affiliate Manager

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    Wow, that's funny! But no, it wasn't. I've used this name on all forums I visit for quite awhile now! I guess great minds think alike! :)

    And thanks for all the advice----I am switching things back to the GlobalWebBrands name now. :)
     
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  7. The Special One

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    Great decision dude!

    :)
     
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    I would always use a .com or a .net domain for web hosting, in that order.

    I would not use the other tld's because the general public is not accustomed to seeing nor using them.

    As always, just my humble opinion, nothing to back it up.

    gene
     
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    If I were a customer and had to pick either globalwebbrands.com or
    topwebhost.ws, I would definitely go with the first one.
     
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    Richie_Ni Illustrious Member

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    Good decision!
    I like .com's.;)
     
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  11. The Stealthy One

    The Stealthy One Well-Known Member Affiliate Manager

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    Thanks for all the feedback! I have now switched back! :) I really appreciate it....reps to all! :D
     
    The Stealthy One, Feb 4, 2007 IP