How to Choose the Wrong Domain Name

There are currently eighty million .com domains out there. Okay, it’s a pretty number to be in awe of, but take note that eighty million is also a number that signifies your competition. There are eighty million domains, that means there is a big chance that the domain name you want is taken.

Most people, when faced by the fact that their domain name is taken, they resort to a few solutions. In fact, it’s weird that people are resorting to bastardizing their brand name. Remember, people, your domain is also your brand name. Don’t go adding “e-” something to your domain. People will forget that. Stick to your brand.

Don’t convolute your domain with:

• Hyphens (my-company.com)
• Weird words/letters added to your domain (ecompanyonline.com)
• Totally long domain name that nobody will remember (thisisaverylongdomainnameaniamsureyoullhavetroubletypingthis.com)
• The wrong ccTLD (using .cn when you’re in fact based in the Philippines)

Now guys, tell me what bad domain names you can come up with!

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