Domain or DN ?

SimpleDomaining · 09-28-2005, 09:30 AM

trying to choose domain to buy, and here is question came up with:
what is better to use DOMAIN or DN ? If remember that everybody sais that shorter is better, then i should go with DN. In same time remembering that DN is an abreviation, so not. and where is so much DN variations available, and i cannot find anything on it on OVT results, that i thought it whould be right idea to ask here first. What would you use if you will have both possibillities to go with Domain.......com /info/net or Dn.......com/info/net ?

Gene · 09-28-2005, 09:32 AM

Use the full word "Domain". If you use just "DN", most people have no clue as to what that means (except for people in the business).

**Michelle** · 09-28-2005, 09:43 AM

I have to agree domain unless you have DN1

SimpleDomaining · 09-28-2005, 09:56 AM

i have in mind dn+3letters.info instead domain+3letters.info.

Gene · 09-28-2005, 09:59 AM

Originally Posted by gugush

i have in mind dn+3letters.info instead domain+3letters.info.

When in doubt, register both! Then have one point to the other.

angele803 · 09-28-2005, 10:33 AM

I think registering both is a good idea!
Also, you kind of have to think about your targeted audience. If you are targeting people who are familiar with domaining and understand the abbreviation DN, it is probably safe to use the abbreviation. That would also keep it short and sweet. BUT, if your audience might not really understand what DN means, it is better to spell it out. It really just depends on your audience.

SimpleDomaining · 09-28-2005, 10:46 AM

yea, i guess you are right. thank you for taking time.

**Michelle** · 09-28-2005, 10:49 AM

Originally Posted by Gene

When in doubt, register both! Then have one point to the other.

Oh but if they are good names you are then left with the dilema of the .net .info etc

iDev · 09-28-2005, 03:05 PM

I have a very simular question to the original question so I thought it would be appropriate to ask it here.

I am the one that posted several available DN names after I registered dndex.com. But when I was setting up a godaddy reseller account I realized that even tho it is short but still very meaningful, atleast in my unexperienced opinion, it mainly has meaning to those in the biz (A couple of months ago I would not have associated DN to Domain Names)

So to get to the heart of the question does the does "DNDex - the Domain Name Index" or "Domain Name DEX" outway the DN instead of a good "Domain" name.

Thanks,
Matt

barefoottech · 09-28-2005, 03:12 PM

One additional factor ,Even "DOMAIN" is not common among new and rare users of the internet .
A large percentage of internet neophytes use the terms "WebNames" or "WebSite Names"

leviathon · 09-28-2005, 03:37 PM

My father calls it "Stupid long crap line thinggy for web"..

Sad eh?

LeetPCUser · 09-28-2005, 05:18 PM

I would use Domain Name. When someone says DN I think they misspelt DNS which means Domain Name Server and is completely different.

snareklutz · 09-29-2005, 04:53 AM

Somehow DN reminds me of Dollar

RegFee · 09-29-2005, 05:48 AM

I had an idea to use "threads" instead of "forum" for a domain name forum. So I was wondering the same thing. I decided just to register three variations and ask for appraisals.

DNthreads.com
DomainThreads.com
NameThreads.com

People liked DomainThreads.com the most. I think even though it's longer, "Domain" more recognizable for someone that isn't in the business, like Gene was saying.

iDev · 09-29-2005, 07:48 AM

Thanks for your input and time.

worldstar · 09-29-2005, 08:06 AM

In most cases,domain is the first choice for sure!

**Michelle** · 09-29-2005, 09:36 AM

All being said, I would stick to my first gut feeling.. domain

Venolus · 09-29-2005, 10:32 AM

I would prefer domain to dn definitely even if i know what dn means
I dont mind typing

primacomputer · 09-29-2005, 10:44 AM

Personally I'd go for “name” instead of “domain” or “DN”. And not just because this is NamePros instead of DNPros

It's one syllable and does a good job of conveying what a site is about. I have a few Name... names myself but no DN or Domain ones.

scrsteven · 09-29-2005, 11:22 AM

I'd go with domain. DN is more for 'domain name' than 'domain'.

yandig · 09-29-2005, 07:22 PM

'Domain' is better, but good luck trying to find a good name with 'Domain'. I think 'DN' is easier to find right now.

DropLister · 09-29-2005, 07:33 PM

if possible get both forms, advertise the "domain" but say you have a member based site, tell them about the "dn" saves em time typing, less typos. like registerfly.com has regfly.com too etc.

iDev · 09-29-2005, 07:48 PM

So am I hearing that it would be much better to use something like eurekanames.com instead of a dn domain? I liked my DNDex.com up to the point I was setting up WWD account.

barefoottech · 09-29-2005, 08:50 PM

DNdex is ok Name ,Actually prefer it to EurekaNames
Brandability is a large factor
Case in point
None of the following has
NAME,DN or Domain as part of their URLS

Godaddy
eNOM
RegisterFLY
NetworkSolutions
Directi

Just 5 of the Large number of VERY successful Registrars NOT Using
DN,NAME, or Domain

primacomputer · 10-01-2005, 08:50 AM

Figured I'd have a look at what the market thinks. Here are totals for all .com names currently registered starting with the keywords being discussed. See the notes below, but it's clear “domain” is the winner, hands down.

domain: 18,500
dn: 13,800*
name: 7,700*

Notes:
Number rounded to closest 100 and as accurate as yesterdays zone file.

There are 13,800 names that start with DN. A name that starts with DN is not necessarily related to the domain name business. There are 3,500 that start with DNA, and 3,100 that start with DNS. Excluding these gives a more realistic figure of about 7,000.

There are countless other uses for the names that start with "name" outside the domain business. The actual figure for domain related names is probably around 1/2 the total, 3,500-4,000

09-28-2005, 09:30 AM	THREAD STARTER #1 (permalink)
SimpleDomaining Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 1,639 Follow @simpledomaining	Domain or DN ? trying to choose domain to buy, and here is question came up with: what is better to use DOMAIN or DN ? If remember that everybody sais that shorter is better, then i should go with DN. In same time remembering that DN is an abreviation, so not. and where is so much DN variations available, and i cannot find anything on it on OVT results, that i thought it whould be right idea to ask here first. What would you use if you will have both possibillities to go with Domain.......com /info/net or Dn.......com/info/net ? __________________ naturalskincareproducts.com

09-28-2005, 09:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
Gene DomainersUniversity.com Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Oswego, NY Posts: 4,735 Follow @GenePimentel	Use the full word "Domain". If you use just "DN", most people have no clue as to what that means (except for people in the business). __________________ . . Expired Domain Search -- ExpiredDomainBoss.com \| Sell Domain Names -- DomainProfitsClub.com -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

09-28-2005, 09:56 AM	THREAD STARTER #4 (permalink)
SimpleDomaining Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 1,639 Follow @simpledomaining	i have in mind dn+3letters.info instead domain+3letters.info. __________________ naturalskincareproducts.com

09-28-2005, 10:46 AM	THREAD STARTER #7 (permalink)
SimpleDomaining Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 1,639 Follow @simpledomaining	yea, i guess you are right. thank you for taking time. __________________ naturalskincareproducts.com

09-28-2005, 03:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
barefoottech The MINISITE King Join Date: May 2005 Location: QTHR Posts: 4,588	One additional factor ,Even "DOMAIN" is not common among new and rare users of the internet . A large percentage of internet neophytes use the terms "WebNames" or "WebSite Names" __________________ Barefoottech Minisites! Often Copied Always Amazing Never Bettered. Last edited by barefoottech; 09-28-2005 at 06:17 PM.

09-28-2005, 09:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
Michelle Be Happy... Don't Worry Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: UK Posts: 16,046	I have to agree domain unless you have DN1

09-28-2005, 10:33 AM	#6 (permalink)
angele803 NamePros Regular Join Date: May 2005 Location: Oklahoma, USA Posts: 244	I think registering both is a good idea! Also, you kind of have to think about your targeted audience. If you are targeting people who are familiar with domaining and understand the abbreviation DN, it is probably safe to use the abbreviation. That would also keep it short and sweet. BUT, if your audience might not really understand what DN means, it is better to spell it out. It really just depends on your audience.

09-28-2005, 03:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
iDev NamePros Regular Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Seattle, USA Posts: 238	I have a very simular question to the original question so I thought it would be appropriate to ask it here. I am the one that posted several available DN names after I registered dndex.com. But when I was setting up a godaddy reseller account I realized that even tho it is short but still very meaningful, atleast in my unexperienced opinion, it mainly has meaning to those in the biz (A couple of months ago I would not have associated DN to Domain Names) So to get to the heart of the question does the does "DNDex - the Domain Name Index" or "Domain Name DEX" outway the DN instead of a good "Domain" name. Thanks, Matt

09-28-2005, 03:37 PM	#11 (permalink)
leviathon NamePros Regular Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 683	My father calls it "Stupid long crap line thinggy for web".. Sad eh?

09-28-2005, 05:18 PM	#12 (permalink)
LeetPCUser Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Whitewater, WI Posts: 3,710	I would use Domain Name. When someone says DN I think they misspelt DNS which means Domain Name Server and is completely different.

09-29-2005, 04:53 AM	#13 (permalink)
snareklutz Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,060	Somehow DN reminds me of Dollar __________________ For sale: forexstochastics.com

09-29-2005, 05:48 AM	#14 (permalink)
RegFee DNOA Certified Seller Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,680	I had an idea to use "threads" instead of "forum" for a domain name forum. So I was wondering the same thing. I decided just to register three variations and ask for appraisals. DNthreads.com DomainThreads.com NameThreads.com People liked DomainThreads.com the most. I think even though it's longer, "Domain" more recognizable for someone that isn't in the business, like Gene was saying. __________________ Nombrex.com

09-29-2005, 07:48 AM	#15 (permalink)
iDev NamePros Regular Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Seattle, USA Posts: 238	Thanks for your input and time. Last edited by its4fun; 09-29-2005 at 07:49 AM. Reason: mispelling corrected

09-29-2005, 08:06 AM	#16 (permalink)
worldstar Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 3,440	In most cases,domain is the first choice for sure! __________________ txh.org e-gu.com juzhe.com hotlearning.com

09-29-2005, 09:36 AM	#17 (permalink)
Michelle Be Happy... Don't Worry Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: UK Posts: 16,046	All being said, I would stick to my first gut feeling.. domain

09-29-2005, 10:32 AM	#18 (permalink)
Venolus NamePros Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kerala, India Posts: 858	I would prefer domain to dn definitely even if i know what dn means I dont mind typing __________________ :yell: Script Installations for $7 :yell: Forum Installations for $5 :yell: Forum Modification Installation and Custom Skin Designs. :yell: All Now @ Venolus.com

09-29-2005, 10:44 AM	#19 (permalink)
primacomputer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,402	Personally I'd go for “name” instead of “domain” or “DN”. And not just because this is NamePros instead of DNPros It's one syllable and does a good job of conveying what a site is about. I have a few Name... names myself but no DN or Domain ones.

09-29-2005, 11:22 AM	#20 (permalink)
scrsteven Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FL Posts: 1,283	I'd go with domain. DN is more for 'domain name' than 'domain'. __________________ SKDomains.com Distance Learning

09-29-2005, 07:22 PM	#21 (permalink)
yandig Domain Bagger Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Coma Berenices Posts: 3,891 Follow @domainbagger	'Domain' is better, but good luck trying to find a good name with 'Domain'. I think 'DN' is easier to find right now. __________________ Yandig Available Domains

09-29-2005, 07:33 PM	#22 (permalink)
DropLister Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: .ma.us Posts: 1,880	if possible get both forms, advertise the "domain" but say you have a member based site, tell them about the "dn" saves em time typing, less typos. like registerfly.com has regfly.com too etc. __________________ Military Domains Wanted

09-29-2005, 07:48 PM	#23 (permalink)
iDev NamePros Regular Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Seattle, USA Posts: 238	So am I hearing that it would be much better to use something like eurekanames.com instead of a dn domain? I liked my DNDex.com up to the point I was setting up WWD account.

09-29-2005, 08:50 PM	#24 (permalink)
barefoottech The MINISITE King Join Date: May 2005 Location: QTHR Posts: 4,588	DNdex is ok Name ,Actually prefer it to EurekaNames Brandability is a large factor Case in point None of the following has NAME,DN or Domain as part of their URLS Godaddy eNOM RegisterFLY NetworkSolutions Directi Just 5 of the Large number of VERY successful Registrars NOT Using DN,NAME, or Domain __________________ Barefoottech Minisites! Often Copied Always Amazing Never Bettered. Last edited by barefoottech; 09-29-2005 at 08:54 PM.

10-01-2005, 08:50 AM	#25 (permalink)
primacomputer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,402	Figured I'd have a look at what the market thinks. Here are totals for all .com names currently registered starting with the keywords being discussed. See the notes below, but it's clear “domain” is the winner, hands down. domain: 18,500 dn: 13,800* name: 7,700* Notes: Number rounded to closest 100 and as accurate as yesterdays zone file. There are 13,800 names that start with DN. A name that starts with DN is not necessarily related to the domain name business. There are 3,500 that start with DNA, and 3,100 that start with DNS. Excluding these gives a more realistic figure of about 7,000. There are countless other uses for the names that start with "name" outside the domain business. The actual figure for domain related names is probably around 1/2 the total, 3,500-4,000

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