6 {{ upvoteCount | shortNum }}
6 {{ upvoteCount | shortNum }}

Question About Domain Name

by anthonysoul
5 replies
I have a question about choosing a domain name for my new website, which is sports related.

So many of the domains I want are taken, but there are a few available if I abbreviate a word. I want to know what you experts think about using abbreviations in domain names. In this case, a slang abbreviation.

The word I am abbreviating is 'and'. I want to change it to 'n' in my domain.

For example:

www.workandplay.com becomes www.worknplay.com

I know there could be issues when this domain is spoken (I dream that one day it will be spread by word of mouth) but for now I don't think this is an issue.

What do you experienced IMers think about this?

Thanks in advance.
#domain #question
  • Profile picture of the author 1leads
    Banned
    [DELETED]
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[9033437].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author anthonysoul
      Originally Posted by 1leads View Post

      get both, it's only 10 bucks a year per name to control both plus hosting
      I would buy both, but what I mean is that the domains that I like containing the word 'and' are taken. This would mean me abbreviating it to 'n' for it to be available.
      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[9033495].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author mrgoe
    or get it abbreviated and should it get known in time you could get a shorter, more brandable one and do a redirect to it. For now get one that you like the most and start working on it.
    Signature
    Worked as a senior editor on ThePricer.org, experienced in financial topics
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[9033439].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author sbucciarel
    Banned
    I used 'n' for and in a domain I owned. I prefer it over and for some domains. It worked out fine for me.
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[9033440].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author mrgoe
      Originally Posted by sbucciarel View Post

      I used 'n' for and in a domain I owned. I prefer it over and for some domains. It worked out fine for me.
      It won`t be an issue as long as you do a good job making a nice website around that domain.
      Signature
      Worked as a senior editor on ThePricer.org, experienced in financial topics
      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[9033447].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author RobinInTexas
    It should work ok, but I would prefer something brandable that doesn't require a visitor to remember to make the mental switch from the natural workandplay to worknplay. Especially considering that workandplay is a competitor.
    Signature

    Robin



    ...Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just set there.
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[9033471].message }}

Trending Topics