How NOT to name your website.....

DomainDomain · 07-18-2006, 05:31 AM

from: http://independentsources.com/2006/0...-company-urls/

Attn: Entrepeneurs
Everyone knows that if you are going to operate a business in today’s world you need a domain name. It is advisable to look at the domain name selected as other see it and not just as you think it looks. Failure to do this may result in situations such as the following (legitimate) companies who deal in everyday humdrum products and services but clearly didn’t give their domain names enough consideration:

1. A site called ‘Who Represents‘ where you can find the name of the agent that represents a celebrity. Their domain name… wait for it… is
www.whorepresents.com
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/domain-name-discussion/218287-how-not-to-name-your-website.html

2. Experts Exchange, a knowledge base where programmers can exchange advice and views at
www.expertsexchange.com

3. Looking for a pen? Look no further than Pen Island at
www.penisland.net

4. Need a therapist? Try Therapist Finder at
www.therapistfinder.com

5. Then of course, there’s the Italian Power Generator company…
www.powergenitalia.com

6. And now, we have the Mole Station Native Nursery, based in New South Wales:
www.molestationnursery.com

7. If you’re looking for computer software, there’s always
www.ipanywhere.com

8. Welcome to the First Cumming Methodist Church. Their website is
www.cummingfirst.com

9. Then, of course, there’s these brainless art designers, and their whacky website:
www.speedofart.com

10. Want to holiday in Lake Tahoe? Try their brochure website at
www.gotahoe.com

dan_Vt · 07-18-2006, 07:28 AM

Hilarious!

<double checks own domain names>

Yup, hilarious!

Peter · 07-18-2006, 09:32 AM

this sort of thing has been posted many times here on namepros.

http://www.namepros.com/results-699347.html

dan_Vt · 07-18-2006, 10:24 AM

Originally Posted by filth@flexiwebhost

this sort of thing has been posted many times here on namepros.

http://www.namepros.com/search.php?searchid=699347

First time I had seen it, so I appreciated the post.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=218287

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DNQuest.com · 07-18-2006, 11:08 AM

That is really funny...

fonzie_007 · 07-18-2006, 11:12 AM

You've gotta love the pious breathren and their domain name... CummingFirst.com. Maybe they are a little bit more adventurous than at first glance.

07-21-2006, 12:46 AM

Acronyms can send out dual messages as well, though, on a more subliminal level. I'm assuming that one of the reasons that these are both on 4Sale directory pages is because I am not the only one that has made this connection. (BTW, avoid the 4art one- it's one of those obnoxious Seeq sites w/ the popup-popunder-popup-popunder-exit popup etc force feeding.)

4art.com
4uk.com

GeneCosta · 07-21-2006, 12:54 AM

For a moment I wasn't catching on.

Jiblob · 07-21-2006, 12:55 AM

Search the forums before you post

A Check list of things not to post:
- Free .TK domains
- Funny Domain names
- Blah-dee-blah.com has dropped on Snap... guess the end price.

Feel free to add any more.

seeker · 07-21-2006, 01:29 AM

very very funny!
it started my day with a good laugh!
Thanks for posting.

07-21-2006, 01:53 AM

Originally Posted by Jiblob

Search the forums before you post

A Check list of things not to post:
- Free .TK domains
- Funny Domain names
- Blah-dee-blah.com has dropped on Snap... guess the end price.

????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=218287

Feel free to add any more.

- Checklists of things not to post.

Sir Regalot · 07-21-2006, 04:52 AM

Try

http://www.namepros.com/domain-name-...ht=UNFORTUNATE

DomainDomain · 07-21-2006, 05:18 AM

Apologies for not searching, didn't cross my mind but will do in future, thanks.

However, it has given more than one a laugh, so I'm sure no bad.

***armstrong*** · 07-21-2006, 05:22 AM

That penisland site doesn't actually sell anything, but they do have google ads. My guess is this "bad" name was intentional, so people would link to it. Actually smart in a devious kind of way, if you ask me.

07-21-2006, 03:03 PM

Originally Posted by Jiblob

Search the forums before you post

A Check list of things not to post:
- Free .TK domains
- Funny Domain names
- Blah-dee-blah.com has dropped on Snap... guess the end price.

Feel free to add any more.

Originally Posted by Grrilla

- Checklists of things not to post.

No criticism intended for DomainDomain- we have all made posts that duplicate the efforts of others before us. Ironically, I was drawn to this thread as a result of link in another, more recent, post with the same material and criticism in it, as a matter of fact.

Furthermore, I don't want my little stab at humor and mild sarcasm in the wee hours of this morning to take away from Jiblob's message. There, certainly, is more than an ample amt of redundancey at the boards, although, I would disagree with a couple of Jiblob's checklist items as they are described. ie Funny names that have been previously listed on numerous other occasions such as the ones in the category of this thread topic- Yes. All funny names, per se- No.
Also, i find auction bid amts interesting, albeit, I don't need the blow by blow updates.

Most often, my own duplicate posts seem to end up being made in the Breakroom- I'll receive an email w/ what I think is a hot new joke or list that I am passsing along and the first reply that pops up informs me that it has already been posted of more often, I receive a response along the lines of, "That's a good one but I've already heard it before" or, "That one has been making the rounds for some time, now", Gee-whiz guys, give me a break! Did you ever consider that, everyone that reads the thread may no be as on top of things or as au courant as you? Plus just think of the poor guy's parade that you just rained on. Man-o-man! The Breakroom, sure can be a tough house to play to, I'll tell ya, that much.

Cyberian · 07-21-2006, 03:42 PM

^^^^ Agree about the tough house part.
Hey guys, if you've heard the joke..... just dont laugh.
Save the B/W and move on.

tap,tap,tap... is this thing on?

JyNx` · 07-23-2006, 02:45 PM

Those are great, good find!

Cyberian · 07-23-2006, 03:12 PM

dropped this month:
newsexchange.org

VYFX · 07-23-2006, 03:26 PM

I just ran a scan for available domain names and came across RapEmail.com... I think most of you can figure out what misfortune would hit the people who registered that..

07-18-2006, 05:31 AM	THREAD STARTER #1 (permalink)
DomainDomain NamePros Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: UK Posts: 172	How NOT to name your website..... from: http://independentsources.com/2006/0...-company-urls/ Attn: Entrepeneurs Everyone knows that if you are going to operate a business in today’s world you need a domain name. It is advisable to look at the domain name selected as other see it and not just as you think it looks. Failure to do this may result in situations such as the following (legitimate) companies who deal in everyday humdrum products and services but clearly didn’t give their domain names enough consideration: 1. A site called ‘Who Represents‘ where you can find the name of the agent that represents a celebrity. Their domain name… wait for it… is www.whorepresents.com ????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/domain-name-discussion/218287-how-not-to-name-your-website.html 2. Experts Exchange, a knowledge base where programmers can exchange advice and views at www.expertsexchange.com 3. Looking for a pen? Look no further than Pen Island at www.penisland.net 4. Need a therapist? Try Therapist Finder at www.therapistfinder.com 5. Then of course, there’s the Italian Power Generator company… www.powergenitalia.com 6. And now, we have the Mole Station Native Nursery, based in New South Wales: www.molestationnursery.com 7. If you’re looking for computer software, there’s always www.ipanywhere.com 8. Welcome to the First Cumming Methodist Church. Their website is www.cummingfirst.com 9. Then, of course, there’s these brainless art designers, and their whacky website: www.speedofart.com 10. Want to holiday in Lake Tahoe? Try their brochure website at www.gotahoe.com __________________ Link Removed!

07-18-2006, 07:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
dan_Vt Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Burlington, Vermont Posts: 1,039	Hilarious! <double checks own domain names> Yup, hilarious! __________________ Vermont SEO Tool Band Forum For Sale: Co-Sign.com

07-18-2006, 11:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
DNQuest.com Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Columbia, MD Posts: 1,828	That is really funny... __________________ www.DNQuest.com Free 8.95 reseller account. Track emails you send, PM me. NEW TO DOMAINS? Please, before you post, type in "trademark" in the NamePros.com search box & read for a week. Then type in "tm", read threads you may have missed. Then type in "celebs" & "fan sites", read some more. You'll cover almost any questions you might have about trademarks. Saves time, money & headaches.

07-18-2006, 11:12 AM	#6 (permalink)
fonzie_007 NamePros Expert Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: LLL.us City Posts: 6,328	You've gotta love the pious breathren and their domain name... CummingFirst.com. Maybe they are a little bit more adventurous than at first glance. __________________ Feeling achy? · ACL Injury Information · Indian Recipes

07-21-2006, 12:55 AM	#9 (permalink)
Jiblob Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: .co.uk Posts: 2,237 Follow @coultonluke	Search the forums before you post A Check list of things not to post: - Free .TK domains - Funny Domain names - Blah-dee-blah.com has dropped on Snap... guess the end price. Feel free to add any more. __________________ :hi: Last edited by Jiblob; 07-21-2006 at 01:00 AM.

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07-18-2006, 09:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
Peter NamePros Expert Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 5,074	this sort of thing has been posted many times here on namepros. http://www.namepros.com/results-699347.html

07-21-2006, 12:46 AM	#7 (permalink)
Grrilla Guest Posts: n/a	Acronyms can send out dual messages as well, though, on a more subliminal level. I'm assuming that one of the reasons that these are both on 4Sale directory pages is because I am not the only one that has made this connection. (BTW, avoid the 4art one- it's one of those obnoxious Seeq sites w/ the popup-popunder-popup-popunder-exit popup etc force feeding.) 4art.com 4uk.com

07-21-2006, 12:54 AM	#8 (permalink)
GeneCosta Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 963	For a moment I wasn't catching on.

07-21-2006, 01:29 AM	#10 (permalink)
seeker Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,168	very very funny! it started my day with a good laugh! Thanks for posting. __________________ Seek and you shall find!

07-21-2006, 04:52 AM	#12 (permalink)
Sir Regalot NamePros Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Siarnaq Posts: 424	Try http://www.namepros.com/domain-name-...ht=UNFORTUNATE

07-21-2006, 05:18 AM	THREAD STARTER #13 (permalink)
DomainDomain NamePros Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: UK Posts: 172	Sorry Apologies for not searching, didn't cross my mind but will do in future, thanks. However, it has given more than one a laugh, so I'm sure no bad. __________________ Link Removed!

07-21-2006, 05:22 AM	#14 (permalink)
*armstrong* Man from Manila Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Net Posts: 6,022	That penisland site doesn't actually sell anything, but they do have google ads. My guess is this "bad" name was intentional, so people would link to it. Actually smart in a devious kind of way, if you ask me. __________________ Apollo's excellent 3-letter .BIZ auction; $1 starting bid!

07-21-2006, 03:42 PM	#16 (permalink)
Cyberian Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Emerald Triangle Posts: 4,592	^^^^ Agree about the tough house part. Hey guys, if you've heard the joke..... just dont laugh. Save the B/W and move on. tap,tap,tap... is this thing on? __________________ Remember who your loyalties are divided between, and choose for the right reasons who deserves them.

07-23-2006, 02:45 PM	#17 (permalink)
JyNx` Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 10	Those are great, good find!

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07-23-2006, 03:12 PM	#18 (permalink)
Cyberian Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Emerald Triangle Posts: 4,592	dropped this month: newsexchange.org __________________ Remember who your loyalties are divided between, and choose for the right reasons who deserves them.

07-23-2006, 03:26 PM	#19 (permalink)
VYFX NamePros Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: United States Posts: 766	I just ran a scan for available domain names and came across RapEmail.com... I think most of you can figure out what misfortune would hit the people who registered that.. __________________ Brian W. President, VYFX.com email: brian {at} vyfx.com :$: Earn Cash for Surveys & Free Trials :$:

How NOT to name your website.....

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