Choose Your Domain Name Wisely

31st August 2006

It’s not often that I forward email jokes, and even less frequently that I’ve found something worth blogging about. In fact, as far as I remember, of all the forwarded emails and jokes I get, only the “Amazing Quarters” video  ever made it to my blog, aside from a few email scam warnings.

This one takes the cake though, (sent to me by Justin at Weberz hosting) and it’s particularly blogworthy for me,  because it also provides a valuable lesson to those seeking to start an online business….

It’s nice have to have a catchy domain name, but it’s also important to ask someone else what they think before you build your business.

Here’s are 10 business domain names that likely could have used a few more opinions around the lunch table before launch…

1. A site called ‘Who Represents ‘ where you can find the name of the agent that represents a celebrity. Their domain name… wait for it… is
www.whorepresents.com

2. Experts Exchange, a knowledge base where
programmers can exchange advice and views at
www.expertsexchange.com

3. Looking for a pen? Look no further than Pen Island at
www.penisland.net

4. Need a therapist? Try Therapist Finder at
www.therapistfinder.com

5. Then of course, there’s the Italian Power Generator company…
www.powergenitalia.com

6. And now, we have the Mole Station Native Nursery, based in New South Wales:
www.molestationnursery.com

7. If you’re looking for computer software, there’s always
www.ipanywhere.com

8. Welcome to the First Cumming Methodist Church Their website is
www.cummingfirst.com

9. Then, of course, there’s these brainless art designers, and their whacky website:
www.speedofart.com

10. Want to holiday in Lake Tahoe ? Try their brochure website at
www.gotahoe.com