what to do when .org, .net, .com are taken

Discussion in 'Domain Names' started by MasterKool, Jan 2, 2009.

  1. #1
    Ok i want to create a url around a keyword which im targeting, however the .org, .net, .com are taken. Also other extensions like info, us, etc are taken. Should i add a extra keyword to the end, or a symbol like www.keyword-keyword.com because no one has this domain?

    Or what do you normally do in a situation like this?
     
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  2. JWRmedia

    JWRmedia Banned

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    #2
    If there is that much competition for the same domain name, you need to be unique and come up with another name entirely.
     
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  3. river

    river Active Member

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    #3
    Think of a bunch of phrases which include your keyword and try those.
     
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  4. Rapidsharer

    Rapidsharer Guest

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    #4
    I usually do something like
    say the keyword was Music

    Id put other keywords infront or after for example
    ThinkMusic
    SimplyMusic
    Music-x

    etc
     
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  5. mixke

    mixke Prominent Member

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    #5
    Add some suffix, or prefix or maybe both to your keyword and you will get the domain with your keywords. It won't harm ....
     
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  6. Dreamerr

    Dreamerr Peon

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    #6
    You can also dig into the more obscure TLDs like .ws .cc and .tv
    Probably better to go with a .com with a hyphen or prefix though, unless the topic actually fits .tv
     
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  7. kind_of_the_cash

    kind_of_the_cash Active Member

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    #7
    Yeah there is plenty of other TLD available try to register your keywords with that way
     
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  8. d35i9n

    d35i9n Member

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    #8
    add a word to the end of your keyword if trying to create a keyword domain. it is a better anchor, both ways work but at the end seems to do a lot better in most cases and also I do not recommend using a uncommon TLD!
     
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  9. TheHappyInternetMan

    TheHappyInternetMan Banned

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    #9
    Use a TLD that is common, .com, .net, .org

    Add a suffix, or add a whole word to the end, 'store', 'blog', etc.
     
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  10. Scar

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    #10
    Try to avoid hyphens whenever possible. Also I wouldn't deviate from .com, .net, or.org.

    In terms of brandability and legitimacy, those are guidelines you'll want to follow.
     
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  11. Karen May Jones

    Karen May Jones Prominent Member

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    #11
    I go round and round with the domain suggestion tool, then I look for INFO! :)
     
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    hellobbs Active Member

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    #12
    Try .info, it's a good options too.
     
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    #13
    He said info and all generic was taken too.



    There's tons of short pre/su - fixes to add without hyperns.
     
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    #14
    try registering the same name in a popular ccTLD
     
    jiggymehta, Jan 5, 2009 IP