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Old 01-10-2006, 07:57 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Which domain is better?

We're just releasing a kick ass web service for Ebay sellers.

It lets people sell products 200% quicker for 50% higher prices.

Which name do you like better:

auctionsfriend.com
MYAUCTIONBUDDY.COM
auctiondiction.com
addictionauction.com

yeeehhaa (I'm galloping on an adrenaline horse)

* I could use some more inspiration. Perhaps you can suggest a name, and if I like it, I'll attribute your input on the website. We're giving away free rides on internet infamy.

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Old 01-10-2006, 10:14 AM   #2 (permalink)
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akula, what type is this site? is it a site similar to ebay or what? also did you need any licences to create the site.
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Old 01-10-2006, 12:15 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Which name do you like better:

auctionsfriend.com
MYAUCTIONBUDDY.COM
auctiondiction.com
addictionauction.com
I'm no internet expert, more of an evolving internet entrepreneur, but for that kind of website, I would try to stray away a little bit from using "auction" in the domain name. There are already existing domain names such as:
auctionfire.com
auction-warehouse.com
internetauction.com
auctionpatrol.com

What I'm getting at is that here are already way too many domains with that word in it and to create a hype about your product and rank in above the others, I think that an original name should be used. For example, I thesaurus'd the word auction and came up with other words that you can use:
barter, buying, commerce, consuming, deal, purchase, selling, trade, transaction, just to name a few.

The domain name, I believe, is one of the if not the most important part of your business. It has to be catchy but also original. Out of the ones mentioned above, I liked AdditionAuction.com, but I also think that there's too much going on with it. I personally do not have any ideas, as of now, but I just wanted to throw in my opinion about it. I think its a great idea though.
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Old 01-10-2006, 12:59 PM   #4 (permalink)
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myAuctionBuddy.com I am not even going to analyse why, I just read through the choices and thats the best one.
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Old 01-10-2006, 04:42 PM   #5 (permalink)
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I'd second that, of the list MYAUCTIONBUDDY.COM certainly appeals the most to me.
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Old 01-10-2006, 09:10 PM   #6 (permalink)
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I like myauctionbuddy.com as well. I'd also recommend against using domains with dashes in them, it just seems (at least to me) a little unprofessional and can be hard to market via radio, etc.
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Old 01-10-2006, 11:54 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Hi Akula nice to see you, I never respond but have read all your posts good advice. I really prefer the name My Auction Buddy. To me it has the MOST potential and a lot of it. VERY memorable and unforgettable. Great choice! Good luck and keep us updated!
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Old 01-11-2006, 01:36 AM   #8 (permalink)
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thanks everyone

the only option I've had has been to back-order myauctionbuddy.com (your best friend for online auctions ) so, I'll just have to see how the damn thing works out.

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the only option I've had has been to back-order myauctionbuddy.com
Hi Akula, are you saying someone who read this thread might have registered it before you? or did you get it?
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sorry for the late reply, but yes, myauctionbuddy.com

others available (not better, but available none the less):

auctionbrother.com
salefriend.com
auctionmass.com

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Hi Akula, are you saying someone who read this thread might have registered it before you? or did you get it?
No it was originally registered in 2002, but it looks like the contract was refreshed this month, even though it is only being used for adverts. What a waste!
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