A stupid question for pros , but not for newbies

[jurrie]

hey all,

You know , i have a strange and maybe stupid question.

what is a "generic" domain?
i see ppl talk about generic domains , but actually i have no idea what that means.

To make this an interesting post for starting domainers :

what is a brandable domain?
what is a traffic domain?

would be great to have a good explanation by a pro

thanks for answering

jurrie

 

[webfreak]

Generic domain:
A domain that can be used no matter what the company or business or website name is. For example, Barnes and Noble owns books.com.

Brandable domain:
A domain that can be used to create a memorable brand with. Take google.com for instance.

Traffic domain:
A domain that receives traffic.

 

[weblord]

generic - something used as common household language like "play, read, write" understandable, pronounceable. ex. yahoo.com
brandable - doesn't mean anything but pronounceable readable like googol, google,
traffic - one that has already activities because of its membership, unique product or services given. HTH

 

[OK]

A domain whos word is found in a dictionary - Generic
A domain whos word is not found in a dictionary but rolls off your tongue - Brandable
A domain that recieves traffic - Traffic

 

[ridesign1]

some nice definitions I have learnt something too