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Old 05-13-2008, 07:13 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Should you buy a domain with your name?
Well I started this post in my blog today to see what people think about it.
Read more at Fadzuli.com

I wanted to know your opinions here too.

What are the pros and cons of using your name to brand yourself!!
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Old 05-13-2008, 08:31 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Using Names in URLs
I think it is a good idea to brand your name and your own URL if you are an expert in your field and/or you are selling your own created works.....

Of course if you are launching an online business, Marketing 101 tells us that your name should say what you do....for example we have worked on the following domains all which are self-explanatory...

BreakingNews.com
AllFreshSeafood.com
UNeedAPart.com
MedicalRecords247.com
BagelBoss.com

Makes sense right?
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Old 05-13-2008, 10:39 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Old 05-14-2008, 09:14 AM   #4 (permalink)
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thanks for the tips!!
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Old 05-14-2008, 09:17 AM   #5 (permalink)
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I have my name domain as does my wife. I think it's great - plus when you give out your e-mail if someone knows how to spell your name then they will be less likely to screw up your e-mail address.

My main e-mail is me@firstnamelastname.com - no one ever screws it up.
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Old 05-14-2008, 10:10 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Roger, I just checked out your blog and visited the "Cooking With Roger" page. Do you cook all of that?
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Old 05-14-2008, 11:44 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Roger, I just checked out your blog and visited the "Cooking With Roger" page. Do you cook all of that?
Yup... I still have a ton more pics I need to get put up there. Cooking is my hobby... it relaxes me after a long day in the trenches...
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Chris Benjamin Consulting LLC... pretty obvious I'm a fan of it.

Plus if I have a change of heart and decide to consult on knitting, I don't have to change my name!
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Yup... I still have a ton more pics I need to get put up there. Cooking is my hobby... it relaxes me after a long day in the trenches...
Wow, that's great. Those dishes look delicious.
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Branding yourself is important, IMO.
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