Long, or short?

Toolbox123 · 04-18-2006, 11:41 AM

I got a website/forum thing and want a domain name for it, but I can't decide wether I should get its long full name (E.G nameprosaregoodfordomains.net) or a short initial version (E.G npagfd.net) type of thing (that isn't the domain I was thinking of getting, just an example). Which would be better? Long or short?

Any help gratfuly received.

Thanks.

Toolbox123.

B33R · 04-18-2006, 12:01 PM

Neither.

I'd go for a domain with a maximum of 12 - 14 letters. I'd definitely avoid random initials as well.

You want something people can easily remember and type. A huge domain name or a random bunch of letters will put most people off visiting your site either because they can't type it, remember it or just can't be bothered to type so many letters - your website will have to have some great content to overcome the problem of a poor domain name.

Try thinking of a domain name that's short, snappy and easy to remember. You won't regret it.

Toolbox123 · 04-18-2006, 12:07 PM

Ok, thanks for the advcie

.

peter phillips · 04-19-2006, 02:10 AM

Both will be useless as a long domain or short initial version of a long domain name would be a big turnoff for you site's visitors. Instead look for some short and meaningful alternative names.

RareIQ · 04-19-2006, 06:31 PM

the shorter the better...................

fonzie_007 · 04-19-2006, 07:28 PM

shorter the better, but I would not choose either of your choices. If anything, you may want to move away from a .com and go to a .net or .org if needbe (to find an available domain). Otherwise, you may want to think about buying a good .com for your purposes.

floatingworld · 04-20-2006, 04:06 AM

Originally Posted by fonzie_007

shorter the better, but I would not choose either of your choices. If anything, you may want to move away from a .com and go to a .net or .org if needbe (to find an available domain). Otherwise, you may want to think about buying a good .com for your purposes.

this is the smart choice.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/domain-newbies/188692-long-or-short.html
...however assuming a standard reg fee + not the aftermarket, do be prepared to go for a slightly longer name if the name is good.

Malaysia · 04-20-2006, 04:30 AM

well depends if the short form one is easy to remmeber or not
like
www.TDNAM.com
instead of
www.theDomainNameAfterMarket.com

mann3r · 04-26-2006, 11:48 PM

agreed that using a short domain name that can easily be recognized is way way better than a long domain. take note that branding is good these days.

blue^ray · 04-27-2006, 12:50 AM

whats wrong with npgd.net unless its taken

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B33R Account Closed Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: UK Posts: 1,951	Neither. I'd go for a domain with a maximum of 12 - 14 letters. I'd definitely avoid random initials as well. You want something people can easily remember and type. A huge domain name or a random bunch of letters will put most people off visiting your site either because they can't type it, remember it or just can't be bothered to type so many letters - your website will have to have some great content to overcome the problem of a poor domain name. Try thinking of a domain name that's short, snappy and easy to remember. You won't regret it.

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