Prefix Poll

Work In Progress · 05-18-2007, 11:11 AM

Thought I would start a poll in mobi-land to see what opinions are on prefixes on dot mobi names.

Do you think they're a good idea as an alternative to the "real deal"?
Many of us (at least myself) can not go out and plunk down tens of thousands of dollars for a generic mobile relevant name. Not to mention, the much talked about reserved names that aren't available to date

But, if a good version of a prefixed gem is found, what's your thought process?

Example..I just picked up : iDiscounts.mobi Was real surprised (again) it was available as it seems to me a great name with lots of potential. To me, this was a no-brainer. I'm sure there are plenty more like this out there. Are they worth the search or would you pass and focus on keyword(s)?

nrmillions · 05-18-2007, 11:26 AM

I think prefixes are good if you also own the .com at the same time. For mobile i prefer the "m" prefix if you have the .mobi & .com set.

scandiman · 05-18-2007, 11:27 AM

I haven't regged these but I think they could have their place and there certainly is plenty of precedent to support it. My favorite live site example would be mPals.mobi. It's a great use of the prefix and is a superior name over mobilePals IMO. But you need to be careful to check for registered TM's.

mjnels · 05-18-2007, 11:30 AM

idiscount.mobi still available..

rocknrollo · 05-18-2007, 11:56 AM

lets ad "in" since i have a few of them

Work In Progress · 05-18-2007, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjnels

idiscount.mobi still available..

I noticed that as well.

Thought the plural on this one was a much better choice though. Since this was the first venture into the prefix world for me, I figured that 1 is enough...at least for now

hawkeye · 05-18-2007, 01:46 PM

The 'i' prefix is pretty established in the .com world, and works quite well with some words imo. However, I voted for 'm' for mobi/mobile, and hope it takes off big, as my only 2 'm' names are - mLocal.mobi and mSingles.mobi.

Jeff · 05-18-2007, 01:55 PM

Voted.

mykel241 · 05-18-2007, 01:59 PM

Voted.

m is better. <- Just my opinion.

My site mPals.mobi use 'm'

Michael

circa1850 · 05-18-2007, 07:38 PM

Why is there a poll for a prefix?

Haven't even done anything to brand .mobi (aka, a suffix) and there is a poll asking about a prefix?

Sorry... I REALLY don't get this post at all.

cobo · 05-18-2007, 09:06 PM

Voted for "m" to assist in mobi branding.
My highly successful future site, mScratch, has an "m".

Work In Progress · 05-19-2007, 05:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by circa1850

Why is there a poll for a prefix?

Haven't even done anything to brand .mobi (aka, a suffix) and there is a poll asking about a prefix?

Sorry... I REALLY don't get this post at all.

Circa,
The poll (request for thoughts) is purely to see how others look at prefixes for the mobi ext for future regs. In other words...do you think it's worth regging mobi's with a prefix and if so, which one is your preference? As domainers, we have to think ahead to find success. I think it's nice for all to see how others are thinking and why. Looks as if m is winning at the moment. I find that interesting as i & e have a successful track record, while "m" is what I would consider a "start-up from a start-up". While it obviously makes sense, will it catch on? Best of luck to all who tread the prefix waters.

**-REECE-** · 05-19-2007, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Work In Progress

Circa,
The poll (request for thoughts) is purely to see how others look at prefixes for the mobi ext for future regs. In other words...do you think it's worth regging mobi's with a prefix and if so, which one is your preference? As domainers, we have to think ahead to find success. I think it's nice for all to see how others are thinking and why. Looks as if m is winning at the moment. I find that interesting as i & e have a successful track record, while "m" is what I would consider a "start-up from a start-up". While it obviously makes sense, will it catch on? Best of luck to all who tread the prefix waters.

Good point. For $10, it may be worth taking that chance on a quality m-prefixed reg

View Poll Results: Prefix Opinions for mobi
I like "i"	5	25.00%
"e" is for me	2	10.00%
"m" = better for mobi	9	45.00%
Prefix...Why Bother?	4	20.00%
Voters: 20. You may not vote on this poll

05-18-2007, 11:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
Work In Progress Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sunnyvale Trailer Park Posts: 1,120 2.55 NP$ (Donate)	Prefix Poll Thought I would start a poll in mobi-land to see what opinions are on prefixes on dot mobi names. Do you think they're a good idea as an alternative to the "real deal"? Many of us (at least myself) can not go out and plunk down tens of thousands of dollars for a generic mobile relevant name. Not to mention, the much talked about reserved names that aren't available to date But, if a good version of a prefixed gem is found, what's your thought process? Example..I just picked up : iDiscounts.mobi Was real surprised (again) it was available as it seems to me a great name with lots of potential. To me, this was a no-brainer. I'm sure there are plenty more like this out there. Are they worth the search or would you pass and focus on keyword(s)? __________________ Our Mobile Sites \| Classic Commercials Was Sarah Palin a Bad Choice? \| Barack Obama Speeches Bid Now At TRAFFIC \|Why.mobi? Obama Mama \|Free Auto Insurance Quote \|Great Abs! Last edited by Work In Progress; 05-18-2007 at 11:14 AM.

05-18-2007, 11:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
rocknrollo NamePros Regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 695 32.10 NP$ (Donate)	lets ad "in" since i have a few of them __________________ Racing.mobi www.FreedomTrail.mobi www.FENWAY.mobi VictoryLane.mobi LibertyIsland.mobi Hoje.mobi

05-18-2007, 01:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
hawkeye Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hollyweird Posts: 2,123 2,083.00 NP$ (Donate)	The 'i' prefix is pretty established in the .com world, and works quite well with some words imo. However, I voted for 'm' for mobi/mobile, and hope it takes off big, as my only 2 'm' names are - mLocal.mobi and mSingles.mobi. __________________ dnURLs.com - Twitter Be A Domain Name Reseller "Believe You Can!"

05-18-2007, 01:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jeff Retired© Join Date: May 2003 Location: Summer 2009™ Posts: 29,109 0.12 NP$ (Donate)	Voted. __________________ Be cool. Be polite. Be professional.™

05-18-2007, 11:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
nrmillions Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,752 4.00 NP$ (Donate)	I think prefixes are good if you also own the .com at the same time. For mobile i prefer the "m" prefix if you have the .mobi & .com set.

05-18-2007, 11:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
scandiman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: living in exile Posts: 3,617 521.00 NP$ (Donate)	I haven't regged these but I think they could have their place and there certainly is plenty of precedent to support it. My favorite live site example would be mPals.mobi. It's a great use of the prefix and is a superior name over mobilePals IMO. But you need to be careful to check for registered TM's.

05-18-2007, 11:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
mjnels Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 2,096 357.00 NP$ (Donate)	idiscount.mobi still available..

05-18-2007, 01:59 PM	#9 (permalink)
mykel241 NamePros Regular Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Lincoln, RI Posts: 465 610.50 NP$ (Donate)	Voted. m is better. <- Just my opinion. My site mPals.mobi use 'm' Michael __________________ Need A Script? - Visit MikesPhpScripts.com BlueCollarPoker.com - $25.00 Freeroll today

05-18-2007, 07:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
circa1850 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,652 240.00 NP$ (Donate)	Why is there a poll for a prefix? Haven't even done anything to brand .mobi (aka, a suffix) and there is a poll asking about a prefix? Sorry... I REALLY don't get this post at all.

05-18-2007, 09:06 PM	#11 (permalink)
cobo NamePros Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 554 0.00 NP$ (Donate)	Voted for "m" to assist in mobi branding. My highly successful future site, mScratch, has an "m". __________________ Regards, cobo :tu: * why.mobi? * :tu: * why .me? * :tu: * why .tel? * :tu: * why .com, .net, .org? * :tu: Why Why Why? HighYield + Philanthropy = Paradigm Shift

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