Why don't you like brandables?

Discussion in 'Domain Names' started by philpbvc3232, Oct 24, 2010.

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    I personally am beginning to really dislike keyword based names because of the time-consumption in researching each and every one in order to find out if it's worth it or not... and when it's not, you've just killed popcorn and a movie tree times over. But I won't complain any further as it's not my style, just tell me why brandables ain't on the top of your wishlist.
     
    philpbvc3232, Oct 24, 2010 IP
  2. Cheat

    Cheat Peon

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    When you want to choose a domain name, the first problem you might facing is what type of domain name you should use? it is keyword domain or brand domain? You want the internet user to remember your website because of your domain name or ranking at the search engine is more important?

    Brand Domain

    You will found interesting is, a lot of well known and successful websites do not use keyword as their domain name. These online businesses have chosen to go with a completely original domain, and brand it. A few success examples like Google, Yahoo!, Amazon, Monster, and eBay. These companies are successful because of their company brand was consistent and not because keywords got them to the top. Consumer recognize their brand, because of the quality of service or product they provided. They feel justified, and likely to buy from them. However, to build a brand take serious work and large amount of resource. You need time to build it.

    Keyword Domain

    A keyword domain is a domain chosen to take advantage of search engine traffic. By choosing a domain that matches a keyword search, we are able to rank higher for targeted keywords and thereby benefit from added traffic and more potential for sales. For example if you are selling toy from China then you may choose something like "chinatoy.com". The companies who are success in using keyword as their domain name like Search.com and Job.com. From these two success examples, you can found that they are using single word as their keyword. But it seem difficult to get single keyword domain, that is short and relevant to your industry obviously that would be better, and I doubt you'll ever to get one unless you are ready to shell out thousands or perhaps millions just for the domain name.

    So, which one should you go for? a brand based domain or keyword domain? For me, your decision is much depending on your business plan. If you web business will be used once by the visitor, and then most likely never used again, then keyword domain seem more logical. But if the return visit is very important for your business, then a brand based domain sound more helpful.

    Furthermore, If you have a large offline advertising budget and the budget necessary to brand your company, then I will recommend you should go for brandable domain. If, on the other hand, you have a limited budget, I prefer you choose a keyword domain and let the search engines bring the customers to you.
     
    Cheat, Oct 24, 2010 IP
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    cobraghostship Peon

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    brandable names sell well on ebay
     
    cobraghostship, Oct 24, 2010 IP
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    SiberForum Banned

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    I suppose if you take someones brand name you will have headache in future rather then profit. I suppose that is clear as noon day.
     
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    htmlindex Prominent Member

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    Because any name can be classified as a "brandable" & trying to find a buyer who loves your name is hard compared to investing your money on quality keyword domains.
     
    htmlindex, Oct 25, 2010 IP