Which domain do you like best? (For my new blog)

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I've been earning a side income online for almost 5 years now, and finally decided to start a blog not only to record my own money making efforts, but to help others. The idea is to market myself as an authority (Yes, another self proclaimed guru in the already saturated market). I need to decide on a domain now, and wanted to poll the audience for their favorites:

LeeSchmidt.us
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The advantage is that it's simply my full name, the disadvantage is the TLD. I can't get the .com version, I've already contacted the guy who owns it and its a no-go. I'm unsure what affect the .us TLD would have on the branding affect.

Just30k.com
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This is what I thought was a catchy title due to my current circumstances. I'm currently $30,000 deep in student loans and the pitch for the blog would be along the lines of "Follow along as I make $30,000 to get myself out of debt," building authority by disclosing my income weekly or monthly, featuring a debt-o-meter, etc.

EffenMoney.com/EffinMoney.com
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The idea here would be to give it an edgy feeling, somewhat humorous, something different, almost taboo but still appropriate. My slogan/motto would be something like "Let's make some effen money!" This could either work really well, or it could totally turn away potential advertisers due to the domain...not sure.

So, what do you think? What's your favorite?
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  • Profile picture of the author Kevin Williams
    I like your name as the domain, but can't you get something like LeeSchmidt.me?
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    • Profile picture of the author lee schmidt
      Yeah, LeeSchmidt.me is available but for some reason I didn't like the sound of it. You like it better than .us?
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  • Profile picture of the author simba999
    I like Just30k.com

    catchy...i like to go w/ "branding" type domain names...but thats just me...
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  • Profile picture of the author Kevin Williams
    If you're trying to make yourself be a "guru" go with your name. I like .me because it is actually for personal domains. By picking the Just30k.com you'll be showing you're in debt and many people won't respect you the same... just my opinion.
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  • Profile picture of the author RoxanneKing
    I'd go with your name...start branding yourself
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  • Profile picture of the author Charleskidd
    Go with your name because its cool.
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    • Profile picture of the author lee schmidt
      Sounds like a toss up between LeeSchmidt.us (3) and Just30k.com (2) so far. I hate decisions like this!
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  • Profile picture of the author Charann Miller
    Just30k.com has more of a ring to it, easy to remember.

    Not feeling the effen/effinmoney.com, some people might not see the humorous side of it.
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  • Profile picture of the author Donnie
    Just30k.com idea sounds really good to me. I know I'm ready to subscribe :-)
    Best of luck with whichever you decide.
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  • Profile picture of the author tjmiller
    Ok, I am going to throw a monkey wrench into the situation. (It is just what I do, even when I am looking at domains, so don't feel bad. I can spend HOURS looking at domain names!)

    Why leeschmidt.us and not leeschmidt.net? It is my understanding that .net is the next desirable TLD after .com.

    And if you want to go with a .com, how about leeschmidtonline.com?

    I don't like the .us extension, not too crazy about the just30k, and absolutely hate the effinmoney.

    Just my $.02
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  • Profile picture of the author seoFool.com
    Definitely Just30k.com

    Short, catchy, memorable, brandable....

    Why not go with Just30k.com and then throw up a bio page at the leeschmidt.us then on that bio page link back to Just30k.com

    but make Just30k.com the main site. Without a doubt...

    Just30k.com makes me curious....I'd want to see what that was about. Leeschmidt.us on the other hand...I couldn't care less what that's about.
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    • Profile picture of the author LynnM
      Originally Posted by seoFool.com View Post

      Definitely Just30k.com

      Short, catchy, memorable, brandable....

      Why not go with Just30k.com and then throw up a bio page at the leeschmidt.us then on that bio page link back to Just30k.com

      but make Just30k.com the main site. Without a doubt...

      Just30k.com makes me curious....I'd want to see what that was about. Leeschmidt.us on the other hand...I couldn't care less what that's about.
      Totally agree - Just30k is intriguing, I'd check the site to see what it was all about. As for a name site, I wouldn't bother unless I'd heard of you.

      Lynn
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