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**Mong** · 05-19-2006, 12:25 AM

I want to know your honest opinion

What should i do with digitalpointdirectory.com ?

Sell or Build or Forget ?

**s_u_p_e_r_s_a_m** · 05-19-2006, 01:12 AM

Build then sell, mabey?

**chrishirst** · 05-19-2006, 02:59 AM

I wouldn't spend too much time or money doing anything with it.

Because you are likely to lose the domain name if Shawn lodges a complaint with ICANN.

so my advice is forget it.

**Kane Hill** · 05-19-2006, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by s_u_p_e_r_s_a_m

Build then sell, mabey?

I agree build then sell. Althought everytime I try that I build and keep.

**Mong** · 05-19-2006, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by chrishirst

I wouldn't spend too much time or money doing anything with it.

Because you are likely to lose the domain name if Shawn lodges a complaint with ICANN.

so my advice is forget it.

Why he should lodge complaint?
There are already number of websites having digitalpoint in domain name.

I want to seek advice because i like this word but not because of there is another very popular forum .

**chrishirst** · 05-19-2006, 08:58 AM

then use it. You don't need advice from anyone!

The only reason you have asked the question is because of the possibility of some kind of clash with DigitalPoint or you are hoping to capitalise on the digital point name.

If it was simply because "you like the name" you would have used it and not given it a seconds thought!!!

**s_u_p_e_r_s_a_m** · 05-19-2006, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Kane Hill

I agree build then sell. Althought everytime I try that I build and keep.

How about Build > Keep for a while > then sell?

**Mong** · 05-20-2006, 12:37 AM

Chris ... :?
Why are you getting mad?
I answered your question that there are already number of domains with this word.This is not brand name it is very simple and common name.

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The only reason you have asked the question is because of the possibility of some kind of clash with DigitalPoint or you are hoping to capitalise on the digital point name.

I have already contacted Shawn about any reservation.He has not any reservation but he doesn't like this domain name.

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If it was simply because "you like the name" you would have used it and not given it a seconds thought!!!

I gave it second thought because i don't want mislead any person.

**chrishirst** · 05-20-2006, 06:03 PM

Nope I don't get "mad". Just tell it as I see it

when anyone ask a "should I do" question it is usually because they want somebody to take the decision away from them.

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I gave it second thought because i don't want mislead any person.

My point exactly.

**Mong** · 05-22-2006, 12:30 AM

Hmmm
yea i am nice man

I asked shawn about it he said i dislike this domain name because there is digitalpoint in it.Then i ask to gift this domain then he didnt accept it too.

Now i think if he doesn't need the domain name then why i should not build it.Then i think it may mislead people but then i think why people would get mislead just because digitalpoint is in domain name.

Now i has postponed this project and have started two other projs.But i think i have to build this proj with some exception..

doors are open for suggestions.

digitalpoint isn't brand name.
it is very very common word.

**James-A** · 05-22-2006, 03:54 AM

Yep, digitalpoint isn't brand name but still build it.

**chrishirst** · 05-22-2006, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Mong

I asked shawn about it he said i dislike this domain name because there is digitalpoint in it

Which is why you are considering using it and the very reason you haven't and are asking this question!!!

James-A, You are correct, it is not a brand name. However the name DigitalPoint is now branded.

This is what Marketing (including SEO/SEM) is all about with domain names. It's not having keywords in your domain name. It's about taking a name (domain/hostname) and getting it universally recognised as yours and the place to find the products/services you provide.

Making people want to copycat it in the hope of basking in the reflected glory is a perfect sign that your marketing angle was spot on.

**Mong** · 05-23-2006, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by chrishirst

Because you are likely to lose the domain name if Shawn lodges a complaint with ICANN.

Would ICANN accept this complaint

There thousands of websites with "myspace" in domain name why not myspace go and complaint

myspace is way more branded then digitalpoint .

Oh yeaa i have stopped thinking about it.

**chrishirst** · 05-24-2006, 03:32 AM

You are comparing Apples and Oranges there

MySpace is a "social networking" site. It does not exist to promote service or a product. It exist to promote itself and the concept and as such copycatting shows it has acheived that. Also the vast majority of site with myspace as part of the host name are actually providing a means for MySpace users to enhance their listing, and as such are actually helping to promote MySpace.

A commercial product or service does not want anyone diluting their branded services in the same way.

Yes ICANN would, they take any complaints seriously, and often with unexpected results. A client of mine bought out a similar business to his own when the owner retired and pointed the hostname (.co.uk) to his own site (a page that explained the change). Another company with the same name as the one he bought, based elsewhere in the UK and who had registered the .com after the .co.uk claimed he was trying to "poach" their traffic.
They won the case!

**nvidura** · 05-24-2006, 05:11 PM

First build then sell

**andrew84** · 01:06 PM

Build a directory of websites connected to digital photography.

**Mong** · 05-25-2006, 11:08 PM

Hey Chris

See mixed suggestions

I like this domain very much but now i think i would develop it then people may think that i am acting as parasite which is not the case with me. I know.

I am confused to say digitalpoint is any way (soft or hard) branded to digitalpoint of shawn because you can check there are plenty of domains with digitalpoint in it but operating with no problem because it is very common name.

for example www.digitalpointS*com

Remember i am not parasite.

**stOx** · 05-26-2006, 12:20 AM

I for one find it very hard to believe someone would register digitalpointdirectory.com without having digitalpoint.com in mind.

**Mong** · 05-26-2006, 08:03 AM

It could be digitalpoint.co.uk
or digitalpoints.com
or digitalpoint.it
or digitalpoint.ru
or digitalpoint.net
or digitalpoint.eu
or digitalpoint.org
or digitalpoint.gr

why you always relate "digitalpoint" to digitalpoint.com only

**chrishirst** · 05-26-2006, 01:02 PM

because it's now branded

hear or see the name digtalpoint now and for anyone in webdesign or SEO/SEM you will automatically think of digitalpoint.com

A couple of years ago before Shawn was first introduced to the webmaster world at large by a member at IHY in this thread it would have been a different story entirely