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Question about subdomain names

by Darrell Hagan
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Did a forum search, can't seem to find much regarding this so here goes. Just want to make sure that I'm clear on this:

When choosing subdomain names, I assume that the same rules regarding copyrights etc. apply as with regular domain names. So if I want to use something like "cars.mydomain.com" its cool because "cars" is a generic term.

BUT

If I use "fordcars.mydomain.com" then I might be in hot water 'cause the word "ford" - i.e. brandname - is in the domain.....

Am I right??? Am I wrong??? How did your mother teach you to choose subdomain names?
#names #question #subdomain
  • Profile picture of the author nikolaaa
    I think you can use ford in your name and write whatever there and just on the bottom of page write "ford is trademark .... bla bla..."
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  • Profile picture of the author Alexa Smith
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    • Profile picture of the author Darrell Hagan
      Originally Posted by alexa_s View Post

      According to my housemate, who's studying IT Law, you're totally correct. She disagrees with Nikolaaa's post above. It's only a second-hand opinion from a law student but it's a start!
      Tell your housemate I said thanks and I'd rather err on the side of caution so I'll take her advice. Kinda thought so anyway.....
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  • Profile picture of the author TheRichJerksNet
    As long as your main domain name is not in TM violations and you are not claiming to be the company you are ok ...

    It's always a good idea to add a disclaimer at the bottom of your site

    Disclaimer: This site is in no way associated with FordMotors Inc. and All copyrights belong to their respective owners.

    I am not giving any kind of legal advice, only advice as a website developer of 15+ years.

    James
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    • Profile picture of the author Kay King
      I would NOT add a trademarked name to a subdomain. Google sees a subdomain as a standalone site.

      Even a simple article on your site that uses a trademark in the title may cause a problem - I've had that happen myself.

      One great thing about subdomains is that you are not limited to a name that is "available" - you can use your main keywords in the subdomain title.

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      • Profile picture of the author Darrell Hagan
        Originally Posted by Kay King View Post

        One great thing about subdomains is that you are not limited to a name that is "available" - you can use your main keywords in the subdomain title.

        kay
        Bingo Kay, thats exactly why I was asking.....
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        • Profile picture of the author echievements
          Just out of curiosity, which of these is most effective?

          1. Subdomain

          2. Domain

          3. Blog

          Thanks!
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          • Profile picture of the author Kay King
            There isn't a "most useful" but think of it as "most useful for this project"
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