discuss "Quick" vs. "Qwick" thoughts? opinions?

[BoGoKing]

Go Daddy says that both "Quick" and "Qwick" are high value keywords valued at $2,102 and $2,413 respectively. This is despite "qwick" being a misspelling.

Here is what AI has to say about it; While you might see "qwick" used as an intentional misspelling for brand names, usernames, or informal texting, it is grammatically incorrect.

Having hand registered a dozen or so domains with first word "qwick" where first word "quick" domains are either taken or selling for tens of thousand dollars, what was I thinking? Stupid, or not so much Comments?

 

[Joe N]

Go Daddy says that both "Quick" and "Qwick" are high value keywords valued at $2,102 and $2,413 respectively. This is despite "qwick" being a misspelling.

Here is what AI has to say about it; While you might see "qwick" used as an intentional misspelling for brand names, usernames, or informal texting, it is grammatically incorrect.

Having hand registered a dozen or so domains with first word "qwick" where first word "quick" domains are either taken or selling for tens of thousand dollars, what was I thinking? Stupid, or not so much Comments?

Always best to stay away from misspellings in all but the strongest of potential brand names.

In your case, "Qwick" isn't terribly intuitive. Both "Kwik" and "Quik" are the most popular misspelled variants of the word. I'd stick with those, but again... make sure the pairing word is extremely strong.

 

[bmugford]

NameBio shows 4 sales all time with "qwick" in them.

"Quick" has 1,100.

"Kwik" has 67.
"Quik" has 74.

Good luck.

Brad

 

[sameer16z]

Go Daddy says that both "Quick" and "Qwick" are high value keywords valued at $2,102 and $2,413 respectively. This is despite "qwick" being a misspelling.

Here is what AI has to say about it; While you might see "qwick" used as an intentional misspelling for brand names, usernames, or informal texting, it is grammatically incorrect.

Having hand registered a dozen or so domains with first word "qwick" where first word "quick" domains are either taken or selling for tens of thousand dollars, what was I thinking? Stupid, or not so much Comments?

Qwick is one of those alternative spellings that works because it sounds exactly like Quick, is short, and is easy to remember. If the good Quick domains are already taken or priced into the tens of thousands, I can understand taking a shot at Qwick.

That said, I would not put too much faith in GoDaddy's keyword valuations. $2,102 or $2,413 does not necessarily mean there is a buyer willing to pay that amount.

The bigger question is whether someone will see Qwick as an intentional brand rather than a misspelling. I think there is definitely potential there, especially for the right type of startup.

So I would call it a calculated gamble rather than a stupid decision. With domain investing, some of the best bets probably look questionable at the time anyway.

 

[nicenic]

I like the spelling, but Qwick is already being used as a brand...

 

[alop]

I like the spelling, but Qwick is already being used as a brand...

put an h in there call it qhwik

 

[alop]

some people dont mess with that h but its silent like @bmugford pointed out probably not reported

 

[BoGoKing]

Always best to stay away from misspellings in all but the strongest of potential brand names.

In your case, "Qwick" isn't terribly intuitive. Both "Kwik" and "Quik" are the most popular misspelled variants of the word. I'd stick with those, but again... make sure the pairing word is extremely strong.

Thanks, but most of the strong pairing words that go with "Kwik" and "Qwik" are already registered, in use, or they're asking way too much for them. Another variant "Kwick" has a few domains available with strong pairing words and I happen to own a few of those as well. One of the reasons I like "Kwick" is that I use to do business with a company called Kwick Copies years ago and I always thought it was a cool catchy name.

Thanks again

 

[BoGoKing]

I like the spelling, but Qwick is already being used as a brand...

I like the spelling, but Qwick is already being used as a brand...

I see what you mean, but if it's use doesn't compete in any way with the brand is it OK?

 

[bmugford]

Thanks, but most of the strong pairing words that go with "Kwik" and "Qwik" are already registered, in use, or they're asking way too much for them. Another variant "Kwick" has a few domains available with strong pairing words and I happen to own a few of those as well. One of the reasons I like "Kwick" is that I use to do business with a company called Kwick Copies years ago and I always thought it was a cool catchy name.

Thanks again

Just because something is available isn't a good reason to register a domain.

There are more than 8 billion people on Earth. Domains are available for a reason...because no one else wanted them, even for reg fee.

Brad

 

[URL Stream]

Qwick is one of those alternative spellings that works because it sounds exactly like Quick, is short, and is easy to remember. If the good Quick domains are already taken or priced into the tens of thousands, I can understand taking a shot at Qwick.

That said, I would not put too much faith in GoDaddy's keyword valuations. $2,102 or $2,413 does not necessarily mean there is a buyer willing to pay that amount.

The bigger question is whether someone will see Qwick as an intentional brand rather than a misspelling. I think there is definitely potential there, especially for the right type of startup.

So I would call it a calculated gamble rather than a stupid decision. With domain investing, some of the best bets probably look questionable at the time anyway.

Can you please share your past experiences with selling misspells?

 

[bmugford]

I would be happy to any of the "quick" variants in exact match .com, however when you start adding words the investment doesn't really make sense.

Brad

 

[Altetra]

To OP, you should drink less Nesquik.

 

[VadimK]

I would be happy to any of the "quick" variants in exact match .com, however when you start adding words the investment doesn't really make sense.

Brad

I just wanted to say the same thing. There are plenty of misspelled single words that can make great brands, but adding another word to one of them is a complete disaster, just totally awful.

You'll get sick of explaining it: ''Oh no, sorry, one word is misspelled, but the other one is fine...'' The deserved reaction will be: ''WTF?'' )))