Researching domain names! Using a suffix like 'Bay', is it worth it?

Discussion in 'Domain Names' started by Jon555, Oct 6, 2012.

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    H guys,

    I'm currently researching domain names for a science based information site which I hope to monetize in the future!

    I've found a couple of options where one has 'Bay' as the suffix. Having a look around google gives some mixed reviews about whether or not a certain Bay company would try and stop you using this in your domain title?

    Appreciate thoughts from others who have looked into this before.

    Thanks


    jon
     
    Jon555, Oct 6, 2012 IP
  2. triggerman

    triggerman Peon

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    If the certain "Bay" company is "PirateBay", I wouldn't sweat it.

    Given that www(dot)theBay(dot)com goes to a department store up here in Canada, I'm pretty sure no one can claim "Bay".
     
    triggerman, Oct 10, 2012 IP
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    I expect the "Bay" company is "eBay", not the pirate bay.

    If you don't compete with ebay, I'm sure they wouldn't have a problem with it. That means no auctions, no store, etc.
     
    lothos, Oct 11, 2012 IP