Domain or DN ?

[SimpleDomaining]

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]

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]

I have to agree domain unless you have DN1 :hehe:

 

[SimpleDomaining]

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

 

[Gene]

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

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

 

[angele803]

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]

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

 

[Michelle]

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 :hehe:

 

[iDev]

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]

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]

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

Sad eh?

 

[LeetPCUser]

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

 

[snareklutz]

Somehow DN reminds me of Dollar

 

[RegFee]

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]

Thanks for your input and time.

 

[worldstar]

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

 

[Michelle]

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

 

[Venolus]

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

 

[primacomputer]

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]

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