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domain names with "n"

by Suwandi Wu
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Hi Warriors,

How do you think about domain names with "n" to show a process, e.g. CooknEat.com
Is it a good or bad name?
Thanks
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  • Profile picture of the author datingworld
    there is nothing wrong with "n" in between 2 words in domain names. I have seen few good and popular domain names with word "n" in it.
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  • Profile picture of the author ChrisDouthit
    It would not be my first choice, but with limited domain names left today sometimes you have to improvise.
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  • Profile picture of the author dynamyt100
    As Stephen mentioned above, the days of domain names actually ranking you are gone. Build your brand around your desired domain name and it will succeed.
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  • Profile picture of the author williams5678
    Always get the brand able domain name and easy to remember. so "n" or anything like this won't be a problem as long the whole domain name is easy to remember and brand able.
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  • Profile picture of the author roblawrence
    As long as you can buy the version with the "and" in it, then it's fine. People may mis-type it if they hear it quickly.

    For your example, then it should be also cookandeat.com. Cover all your bases.
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  • Profile picture of the author mogulmedia
    Can't see anything wrong with it though personally I'd rather try and find one without. People are more than familiar with 'n' abbreviation but depending on what comes before and after it, can make it look messy or read badly...
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  • Profile picture of the author kenzo22
    It probably won't make any negative effects, although it isn't very attractive for me
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  • Profile picture of the author hometutor
    Originally Posted by Suwandi Wu View Post

    Hi Warriors,

    How do you think about domain names with "n" to show a process, e.g. CooknEat.com
    Is it a good or bad name?
    Thanks
    I do a lot of offline marketing. When I verbalize my domain it's much easier to use and instead of n

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  • Profile picture of the author John Atkins
    Having "and" instead of "n" is much better both for SEO purposes and branding.
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    • Profile picture of the author SteveSRS
      Originally Posted by John Atkins View Post

      Having "and" instead of "n" is much better both for SEO purposes and branding.
      I agree with the branding argument but the SEO argument is not true in my opinion. Where do you base this on?

      words like 'and / or / if' are completely ignored by search enginges. Google will still see the words 'cook' and 'eat' if you have 'and' or 'n' it really doesn't matter.

      I would say if possible do both (just to cover all bases), however if not just go ahead with it works just fine and sounds fine.
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  • Profile picture of the author Gambino
    I recently purchased an 'n' domain for a business I want to launch next year. However, I also purchased the 'and' version. Luckily, both were available. In my case, I will be looking to brand mine as a physical establishment.
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  • Profile picture of the author sbucciarel
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    I've used it and liked it, particularly for a branded domain name.
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  • Profile picture of the author Marhelper
    I would prefer "and" b/c "n" is easily forgotten.
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  • Profile picture of the author seonutshell
    "n" sounds more brandable than "and" in my opinion
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  • Profile picture of the author Lena Williams
    "n" will mean "and" to search engines. So there is nothing wrong with using n. Same think as 2, it will be marked as "to".
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  • Profile picture of the author ijohnson
    What about cook-n-eat.com??? If CookAndEat.com is not available, I would go with Cook-n-Eat.com, especially if you plan to brand the phrase. "Cook-n-Eat" is much more brandable and memorable than "Cook and Eat", in my opinion.

    And when it comes to ads, signage and marketing material, you will spell it using the hyphens anyway. Why not be consistent starting with the domain? I think it will be much easier in the long run if you hyphenate the domain name to keep the branding consistent.
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    • Profile picture of the author Suwandi Wu
      Hi all, thanks for your inputs

      Originally Posted by ijohnson View Post

      What about cook-n-eat.com??? If CookAndEat.com is not available, I would go with Cook-n-Eat.com, especially if you plan to brand the phrase. "Cook-n-Eat" is much more brandable and memorable than "Cook and Eat", in my opinion.

      And when it comes to ads, signage and marketing material, you will spell it using the hyphens anyway. Why not be consistent starting with the domain? I think it will be much easier in the long run if you hyphenate the domain name to keep the branding consistent.
      yeah, cookandeat.com (my target) isn't available.
      cook-n-eat.com looks great. But, i'm thinking to redirect the "-n-" to "n" version
      Thanks
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  • Profile picture of the author Anonymous Affiliate
    I personally dont like it because from the visitor's point of view it's easier to remember CookAndEat.com than CooknEat.com
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  • Profile picture of the author MarginMetrics
    I personally enjoy names that do not need clarification after saying them.

    I used to have a website with "1" in it. and I used to have to say:
    "oh my website is www.1therestofthedomainname.com and that's with the number 1"

    It got annoying and I could see the same thing happening here.

    Good luck with the new site!
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  • Profile picture of the author dannygnenerate
    I think it sounds good. If you're giving value then it really doesn't even matter. For those who are telling you that "gone are the days of ranking EMD names", well trust me don't listen to that. There are so many variations of the keyword that you can rank for, especially for your site that is keyword specific.

    Overtime you'll see what I'm saying through the power of LSI (words that are close in meaning to the targeted keyword). As we both know it's all about the value of your content which could be shared also. This is definitely a signal to Google's algorithm.

    You're on a good path. Also if you're going for branding then it doesn't matter if your domain name has an "n" "and" or "lkjlifjekjlkdfj" when people like something they'll find the easiest way to get back to it, you just need to make that way easier.

    Hope this helps,

    Warm Regards,

    Daniel
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