What's with area code domains?

[Jeanco]

Whenever it comes to three number domains people always talk about area codes? Why is this? how does this add value? I live in the 905 area code and I've never gone to any 905 TLD

 

[Anthony]

Well, a lot of people use their area code to identify with their local area. In other words -- and this is especially practiced around New York City -- people can just say "Representing the 212" and you know they live in Manhattan. I don't know how valuable that makes the domain 212.com, but it certainly adds value.

Maybe that's a NYC thing, but don't you identify with with your area code more than your zip code?

 

[Bill1]

i agree with Anthony on this one

 

[Jeanco]

Can't say I've ever been representing the 905...

 

[rabid_nerd]

Here the zipcode might actually do better... lol...

 

[jj2ii3344]

Agreed with Anthony, I would stick with my area code which is 905 as well!

 

[Anthony]

Oh Canada!