What do you think about domain hacks?

Discussion in 'Domain Names' started by LanceT, Dec 6, 2010.

  1. #1
    By domain hacks I mean sites like del.icio.us (now delicious.com). Are these good choices for domain names? Why or why not?
     
    LanceT, Dec 6, 2010 IP
  2. chandan123

    chandan123 Prominent Member

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    if you own corresponding .com then its ok to brand otherwise u just wasting time to make traffic to .com owner
    delicious owned .com so it was using that horrible domain hack :D
     
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  3. rxJay

    rxJay Peon

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    #3
    if its a smart one I love them.
    also, I agree with chandan - it is better to own the .com, but again, if its a really good one dont let this hold you. However, if you dont own the .com make sure you dont have any TM issue.
     
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  4. w4rr3np34c3

    w4rr3np34c3 Peon

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    I think they're great I'm actually trying to sell videodo.me myself.
     
    w4rr3np34c3, Dec 8, 2010 IP
  5. Nico Gum

    Nico Gum Peon

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    it's great i think~i like their ideas!!!
    i want to register one myself~but i can't figure out one~
     
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  6. w4rr3np34c3

    w4rr3np34c3 Peon

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    #6
    No problem, for .us names go to http://www.morewords.com/most-common-ends-with/us/ if you want to change it to like .in or something just change the last letters in the url: http://www.morewords.com/most-common-ends-with/in/ or http://www.morewords.com/most-common-ends-with/me/ that's the best way I've found so far.
     
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  7. IsraeI

    IsraeI Peon

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    It depends on who your target market is, if it's webmasters and regular internet users, it's ok.

    But, if you target the general public, you will have a problem because they need to get used to your url, and one of the issues with hacks is, where do you put the dot? he.re? or h.ere?

    So your site needs to be spectacular for people to remember your domain.

    Regards

    SP
     
    IsraeI, Dec 12, 2010 IP
  8. renamecor

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    I have a few goodies on ebay at the moment ;

    fone4.me
    flyro.me
    holidayro.me
    tt4.me
    118date.me
    carreg4.me
    mpv4.me
    movingti.me
    claimga.me
    renewalti.me
    tan4.me
    thepri.me
    ukpri.me
    domainga.me
    dontdieon.me
    cardti.me

    Go to eBay and do a search on them.
     
    renamecor, Dec 16, 2010 IP