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Q: Do we (still?) think that dictionary words make good choices for domain names?

• deleted 4y ago
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• capableweb 4y ago
  A: No, random combination of characters (ideally with some numbers too) both are easier to remember, looks more secure and is easier to pronounce.
  • logifail 4y ago
    :) I'm thinking of branding - think Google, Pepsi, Adidas, Nike, Starbucks You'd really prefer to attempt build a brand around SearchEngine.tld or RunningShoe.tld ?
    • hnbad 4y ago
      Booking.com would like to disagree.
      • rjh29 4y ago
        and Hotels.com
        • logifail 4y ago
          which is ironically owned by ... Expedia Group
      • dreilide 4y ago
        as well as hotels.com trip.com
      • rodnim 4y ago
        And Apple.
        • logifail 4y ago
          > Apple Indeed, although the Beatles got there first with Apple Corps[0] way back in 1968, the resulting dispute with what became Apple Inc[1] took decades[2] and must have eaten up $deity only knows how much in legal fees. Some might say that one actually backs up my suggestion that a made-up name is easier to build a brand around! [0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Corps https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Corps [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Inc https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Inc. [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Corps_v_Apple_Computer https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Corps_v_Apple_Computer