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Old 07-17-2008, 08:37 AM
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Question Short domain names OR longer and better branding?

I'm in this pickle, I have 2 domain names that I like. One of them is 6 letters long and goes well with what I'm going to do, but it doesn't have flair. The other is 13 letters long which consists of 2 words, and it's a bit more of an attention getter as well as better branding qualities. The shorter could be branded too.. but it's just a bit more difficult imo.
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What are they?

I think I would probably go with the one with "Flair." Chances are it will be easier to remember than some generic URL.
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short catchy ones are the best.
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http://www.google.com/search?q=%22I%...hl=en&filter=0
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Figured as much. Thx, Eric.
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Man you are quick.
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That was quick Eric. Nice work calling out AA Andy.
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Default Re: Short domain names OR longer and better branding?

It's actually an interesting topic & I was going to respond until I read through his post. Just looked spammy to me.
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You must have that eye for spam. I have to agree though, I thought it sounded like an interesting topic. I was interested to see how everyone was going to respond.
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it matters in SEO if your domain is long or short because it is easily be recalled if you got a short or precise domain name
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