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Old 06-03-2006, 11:33 PM   #16 (permalink)
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damn spammers messed it up
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Old 06-04-2006, 12:05 AM   #17 (permalink)
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as always and I just dont think .biz sounds professional even the domain extention as a whole "biz" kinda ugly.
 
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Old 06-04-2006, 02:30 AM   #18 (permalink)
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hi guys.

my brother is in Pre-Paid Legal and is pretty successful
check out his site..
http://www.govincent.biz
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Old 06-04-2006, 07:59 AM   #19 (permalink)
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did it help your business?
Yes, it did. The phrase 'top web host' is a popular search term when folks are searching for Web hosting. So, again, I feel very stupid for selling it!
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Although many .biz registrations have taken place (second only to .info among the new TLDs), critics note that it still has low name recognition with the general public, little use by major reputable businesses, and much use in spam, scams, and porn.
Scott, could you post a link to this info, please? I have been in the domain business for a couple of years now, and I have never heard this from anyone, anywhere. I would be interested to see it.
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Old 06-05-2006, 04:54 PM   #21 (permalink)
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I would definately use .com people remember it easier. I personally assosciate .biz with information about businesses or for a recruiting site for mlm.
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thanks for the feedback everyone. I opted to dump the .biz name and got refunded.

its now onegreekstore.com
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