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Should a Website Name be short or long?

Discussion in 'General Business' started by Maalik, Feb 19, 2011.

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  1. mike30

    mike30 Well-Known Member

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    #21
    yes, many long rich-keyword names are good different and specific things, but for a social network is a no no no for long names.
    IMO.

    ~Mike
     
    mike30, Feb 21, 2011 IP
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    susan_ham Peon

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    #22
    It depends, but I think it should be easy to remember. Maybe short one would be better.
     
    susan_ham, Feb 21, 2011 IP
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    priyaviv45 Peon

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    #23
    I agree with Omniscient....
     
    priyaviv45, Feb 22, 2011 IP
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    #24
    Typically shorter is easier for people to remember, hence its usually better.
     
    MayaLocke, Feb 22, 2011 IP
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    pradiprg Active Member

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    #25
    Short name is desirable but most probably never available. Then we have to choose the one among the available one - sweet, easy to remember and including your key words. that would be best.
     
    pradiprg, Feb 25, 2011 IP
  6. gaurav467

    gaurav467 Active Member

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    #26
    Domain names can be of any length up to 67 characters. You don't have to settle for an obscure domain name like avab.com when what you mean is AcmeVideosAndBooks.com.
     
    gaurav467, Feb 25, 2011 IP
  7. tradesun

    tradesun Guest

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    #27
    SHORT and Keyword targetted
     
    tradesun, Feb 25, 2011 IP
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    #28
    I think 2 or 3 keywords inside your domain are more then enough. Because a long name won't appear that fast if you're out of for SEO.
     
    TwittaPro, Feb 27, 2011 IP
  9. christytomj

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    #29
    Short name is easier to memorize. But keep in mind, the name should reflect what your team stands for. if the name you are looking for is not available, try abbreviations.
     
    christytomj, Feb 28, 2011 IP
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    tinycoin Active Member

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    #30
    too long will be hard to remember, you will miss the direct traffic
     
    tinycoin, Feb 28, 2011 IP
  11. abel310

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    #31
    short, readable and catchy name is better..
     
    abel310, Mar 1, 2011 IP
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    #32
    I think meaningful and related to business.... Short or long no matter ....
     
    charlessayer, Mar 1, 2011 IP
  13. berhasil1

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    #33
    Do not be too long and do not be too short
     
    berhasil1, Mar 1, 2011 IP
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    #34
    For SEO purposes the domain name should reflect your main keyword regardless of the length
     
    logomaniac, Mar 2, 2011 IP
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    #35
    short name is best for memorizing and and typing timing.
     
    gift4usa, Mar 2, 2011 IP
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    #36
    For these types of site where you want to make users aware of your brand you always have to get yourself a somewhat medium to short sized domain name and try to make it catchy. That's not a necessity for the catchy part but just look at twitter for example, the name is short, rememberable and catchy. Now whenever someone talks about twitter you now it's that website with the blue bird logo (or whatever it is). Try as best as you can to make something similar to this.

    EDIT: And by the way your first post in this thread is spot on about what should be done. That's exactly the idea to follow.
     
    markgmktg, Mar 2, 2011 IP
  17. MobileWeb

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    #37
    Shorter the better. Avoid long domain names. Also use relevant keywords in your domain so it relates to the niche you are choosing.
     
    MobileWeb, Mar 2, 2011 IP
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    #38
    long versus short domain names have little or no effect on your search engine rankings.
     
    Meenakshi, Mar 2, 2011 IP
  19. Amitoops

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    #39
    I don't know about it more because i don't having any website but i can say you something website name could be short or long it doesn't matters.Matters the website name which would be very effective that having some meaning.
     
    Amitoops, Mar 3, 2011 IP
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    #40
    Short, catchy and memorable is the way to go.
     
    WizCudster, Mar 3, 2011 IP
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