discuss Singular or Plural Version

[Amzymayor]

When I was starting domaining, most articles I read advised I only pick names that are singular (not wit "s" or "ed" at the end of the word). So I've made that my rule of thumb.

But of late, I wanted to pick a name with "home" at the end. Then I found out that the name with "homes" was reg while the "home" was still available.

Then I got digging and found out that some names ending with "s" are likable than the singular version.

So my question: Which domain names are best and more valuable at their plural?

 

[Haykay2005]

Singular is better in most cases, but affiliates is better than affiliate. rewards better than reward, folks better than folk. The guru in the house can add more. I stand to be corrected. We are all learning

 

[Amzymayor]

Singular is better in most cases, but affiliates is better than affiliate. rewards better than reward, folks better than folk. The guru in the house can add more. I stand to be corrected. We are all learning

Thanks so much Boss. You are now a guru too

 

[Haykay2005]

Thanks so much Boss. You are now a guru too

For wia?

 

[Amzymayor]

For wia?

Making close to 1k every month is not a small thing oo

 

[Kuffy]

I started a thread here about using the pair as a combination, and selling both of them to the same buyer. Regrettably, I mentioned a pair of domain names in one of the posts, so the thread was moved to appraisals. I still think the sale of a domain couplet is worthy of discussion in its own right. It is especially relevant where there are differences between countries. "maths" and "math" is an obvious one. The science of mathematics includes a variety of disciplines, and "math" only leaves room for one - presumably arithmetic.

 

[Amzymayor]

I started a thread here about using the pair as a combination, and selling both of them to the same buyer. Regrettably, I mentioned a pair of domain names in one of the posts, so the thread was moved to appraisals. I still think the sale of a domain couplet is worthy of discussion in its own right. It is especially relevant where there are differences between countries. "maths" and "math" is an obvious one. The science of mathematics includes a variety of disciplines, and "math" only leaves room for one - presumably arithmetic.

Hmm. Thank you.

 

[Ategy]

As a general rule of thumb ..
The singular is better as a generic brand.
The plural is better if you're actually going to sell the specific product being referenced by the domain.

But it's important to note that there are countless exceptions. You just have to know English as well as domaining fundamentals well enough to really know for sure.

One tip that *SOMETIMES* works (not always), is to start typing the term into Google .. then pay attention to the top "auto-complete" result .. if it shows the S first .. then there's a good chance S is better. But that certainly isn't close to 100% accurate either.

Getting the "one off" (extra or missing letters) from the standard term can take the domain from quite valuable ... right down to worthless .. all because of a single letter. Often times I'd even say it's better to the real term in non-.com than to have the domain with the extra letter.

99.9% of the time if one of two options is available for hand registration, and the other one isn't .. then the one that is already registered is VERY likely to be the better term.

 

[Haykay2005]

As a general rule of thumb ..
The singular is better as a generic brand.
The plural is better if you're actually going to sell the specific product being referenced by the domain.

But it's important to note that there are countless exceptions. You just have to know English as well as domaining fundamentals well enough to really know for sure.

One tip that *SOMETIMES* works (not always), is to start typing the term into Google .. then pay attention to the top "auto-complete" result .. if it shows the S first .. then there's a good chance S is better. But that certainly isn't close to 100% accurate either.

Getting the "one off" (extra or missing letters) from the standard term can take the domain from quite valuable ... right down to worthless .. all because of a single letter. Often times I'd even say it's better to the real term in non-.com than to have the domain with the extra letter.

99.9% of the time if one of two options is available for hand registration, and the other one isn't .. then the one that is already registered is VERY likely to be the better term.

Let me add to this. I also use namebio sales history for both singular and plural word to know which sell more.

 

[Jurgen Wolf]

There are various endusers with various goals and budget... so all variants can be sold, it is only question of price.

 

[johname]

In general, the better goes first. And if both singular and plural are available then have to ask yourself why? Is it a futuristic domain nobody thought of regging yet, is it branding nobody thought of? is it a misspelling? or maybe too long of phrasing? Both being avail could be a reg flag, or at least a long reselling wait.

 

[hookbox]

If you're naming a company then you want the singular. If you're selling the product that is the name then most of the time you want the plural.

Bike for a brand and Bikes to sell bikes

Flower for a brand and Flowers to sell flowers.

Jet for a brand and Jets to sell jets.

Tile for a brand and Tiles to sell tiles.

Light for a brand and Lights to sell lights.

I think you get the idea.

There are variations to the rule where the plural can become the brand such as Staples or Hotels but 95% of the time you would want the singular to name your brand.

 

[Amzymayor]

If your naming a company then you want the singular. If you're selling the product that is the name then most of the time you want the plural.

Bike for a brand and Bikes to sell bikes

Flower for a brand and Flowers to sell flowers.

Jet for a brand and Jets to sell jets.

Tile for a brand and Tiles to sell tiles.

Light for a brand and Lights to sell lights.

I think you get the idea.

There are variations to the rule where the plural can become the brand such as Staples or Hotels but 95% of the time you would want the singular to name your brand.

Hmm. I relate so much with this. Thanks so much

 

[Jurgen Wolf]

When I was starting domaining, most articles I read advised I only pick names that are singular (not wit "s" or "ed" at the end of the word).

I saw many "-ed" sales in 4-figure range...

 

[Amzymayor]

I saw many "-ed" sales in 4-figure range...

Could it have been that the sales happened because the singular names were not for sale?

 

[Jurgen Wolf]

Here many reported sales in .com: http://dnpric.es/?q=ed.com
Even in 5-figure range...

You may recheck other TLDs as well... like .me/.in etc.

 

[Amzymayor]

Here many reported sales in .com: http://dnpric.es/?q=ed.com
Even in 5-figure range...

You may recheck other TLDs as well... like .me/.in etc.

Let's say it all depends on the what the end user wants and the bargaining power

 

[Kuffy]

99.9% of the time if one of two options is available for hand registration, and the other one isn't .. then the one that is already registered is VERY likely to be the better term.

That is true, but if you purchase one of the options, and the other is available for reg fee, I think it is worth picking it up and offering the pair for sale.