Comments on: “Brandable” vs. Generic Domain Names

By: Gregg

Gregg — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 20:17:17 +0000

One class of “brandable” names would be short popular phrases, which can sometimes describe or hint at what you might find at the site – like iftheshoefits.com – could be used for, uhhhh, shoes? I believe these short-phrase names are becoming more popular and valuable, and many of mine get some (not a huge amount, but significant) traffic. In the case of “iftheshoefits,” most of the extensions have been registered.

By: JVSENSE

JVSENSE — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 01:04:54 +0000

If you want to cash in on ‘brandable’, specialize in niche markets, since ‘brandable’ are mostly being sold for development, not for its traffic or ppc domain parking. It’s profitable fun when you know how to sell ‘brandable’. I can sell them for up to thousand$ each because I have the expertise and experience, however, most will likely find it a struggle at the beginner stage.

By: Gewbr

Gewbr — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 02:59:25 +0000

Personally, I love 5,6,7 “brandable” names and own a couple handfolds and have been buying more. I view it more as a collectible (not an investment).

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I think most people do (I have a couple). It’s fun, but I just wouldn’t advise buying a ton of them when just getting into the business.

By: DomainerPro

DomainerPro — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 04:54:01 +0000

Unfortunately many new domainers register a lot of sheer garbage and call it brandable. Stuff like, goragachoogoo.com. I am a big believer in real words, dictionary words.

By: Jason

Jason — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 23:04:25 +0000

“Brandable” has to be the domainer euphemism of the decade. For domain names that need explanation, the only ones worth anything are those of 3 letters or less… and good luck getting one of those!

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Brandable and premium are two of my least favorite descriptive terms!