Truly Stupid Domain Names & How to Avoid Them
Ever come across a domain name that is truly unfortunate? When an individual makes a mistake it’s comical, but when businesses make an error it’s stupid. Failing to perform the most basic steps in selecting a domain name can be a big misstep. Here we gathered some truly stupid domain names and offer some suggestions to avoid landing on a list.
Stupid Domain Names: Examples
Searching the” internets,” we found some good examples of some truly stupid domains. Here are some of our favorites with a brief explanation of how the decision was made:
SydneyTheRapist.com – Sydney Australia Based Counselor
WhorePresents.com – A Celebrity Agent Database
PenisLand.net – Custom Made Pens
GotAHoe.com – Lake Tahoe California Tourism Site
MolestationNursery.com – Plant Nursery in Mole Station Australia – since changed
ExpertSexChange.com – A knowledgebase for Software Developers
IHaveGas.com – Las Vegas Rental Provider IHA – since changed
SwissBit.ch –European Computer Chip Manufacturer
PowerGenitalia.com – Italian Power Generator Company
ITsCrap.com – Recycling & Recovery of IT Equipment
How to Avoid Picking a Truly Stupid Domain Name
Comedy aside, everyone can make mistakes that lead to the domains like those above, but following a few simple rules of thumb can minimize the likelihood of making such an errors. They include:
- Keep it Short
- Avoid Punctuation Like Dashes (-) and Periods (.)
- Use a .com TLD. Only use .net., .info, or .org When Necessary
- Don’t Fall In Love with One Name. Have a Set of “Finalists”
- Ask the Opinions of Family, Friends and Strangers
Of course, these suggestions won’t help with answering the more complex questions of Brand vs. Keyword-Rich Domain, Single vs. Multiple Domains and Unrelated but Memorable vs. Logical, but they will help prevent making some silly mistakes.
If you need some help in evaluating domain names for use with your business, give us a shout. We’ll be happy to give you a hand.
Bill Rowland