Comments on: Capitalize on other Websites’ Branding Success

By: Steve @ Plane Simulation Games

Steve @ Plane Simulation Games — Thu, 05 May 2011 16:46:11 +0000

wasn’t there a guy genuinly called Mike Dell that computer giant Dell took to court as he had a domain too alike theirs dell.net or something??
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By: Cool Business Cards

Cool Business Cards — Wed, 07 May 2008 11:04:02 +0000

You have to make sure that the topic of the website isn’t similar because visitors might confuse your websites and visit the famous competitor instead.

By: Ruby

Ruby — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 10:13:04 +0000

IMO most people when they are looking to buy a domain name will try their best to get one with their main keyword in it. But having a domain related to one that is popular can be a good thing too.

haha I also thought just of john chow and cow

By: Dennis Edell

Dennis Edell — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 14:18:53 +0000

“as you can see from the above examples they’re different enough that there have been no lawsuits filed yet close enough to cash in off the previously established successful brand.”

For any overzealous newbies out there, I’d say more often then not, the operative word in there is “yet”…just be very careful.

You also mentioned something very important Chris that should be noted (especially for avoiding litigation)…..NONE of the sites mentioned (except for the cow lol) are in the same “field” as what they’re named after…this is of utmost importance.

Ex. I also own a direct sales business which was originally named Dell Distributing…..had I been selling computers or computer related anything, I could have easily ended up in a world of hurt

By: Chris

Chris — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 06:22:01 +0000

Heh heh, JohnCow came after JohnChow

By: nepspeed82

nepspeed82 — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:26:39 +0000

Did Johncow.com came before or after JohnChow.com? I think its a good example of a domain name that rhymes and sounds exactly like the well-established one minus the “h”. But I wonder why they have to sell it if their domain really benefits them.

By: Gerri

Gerri — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 07:44:47 +0000

that is a fantastic idea. people will be able to remember the name a little easier if it sounds or rhymes like a well established site. It could make a big difference.

By: Fat Tony69

Fat Tony69 — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 01:29:00 +0000

For my newest project, I didn’t think of SEO, but something clever and witty. That is how I ended up buying: thebestforumever.com. I mean it is a bit long, yet it is easy to remember, fun to market. Domain names are hard, but just make it fun and witty and it will come to you. Though, your idea to make it rhyme with other websites is smart, yet I some websites, network like that, so whatever works for you.