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chris

chris

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Saw this today, not sure if Snoopy would agree with the first suggestion for an alternative! I sat in on a workshop a few weeks back and they mentioned the same thing, we're definitely seeing more of this sort of advice getting mainstream attention.

Problem: The .com.au domain for your name has been snapped up by your Google twin.
Solution: You can register the other versions such as .net.au or .com, or use a middle name or initial and get a .com.au. You can also add something descriptive, for example, johnsmiththemechanic.
Best advice: “One tactic is to use the word ‘official’, so the domain becomes theofficial johnsmith,” says Davies, as it gives weight to your image and provides you with a unique domain.
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The "official" idea is ok I suppose, but is "theofficialjohnsmith.com" better than johnsmith.me for example? What do you think?

You can read the full article here:

http://www.news.com.au/technology/b...evil-google-twin/story-fn5lic6c-1226520349456

Cheers,
Chris
 
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Ash

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"TheOfficial..." sounds like something a celebrity might do.

What about adding 'Mr' or 'Mrs' in front if keeping to .com/.com.au.
 
snoopy

snoopy

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Wouldn't worry about this unless the person actually has definite plans to build a site on it, registering a cheesey alternative will not "protect" anyone's reputation.

I did once own the .net & .org of my name, let them drop as it isn't worth paying the renewal on a marginal name that I wasn't even using.

Keep your money in your pocket.
 
Lorenzo

Lorenzo

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flawed strategy as there are too many extensions these days so if someone wants to check you...just give them your website...

without "theofficial" something like www.lorenzo.com.au :rolleyes:
 
atom

atom

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Ash said:
"TheOfficial..." sounds like something a celebrity might do.
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Agreed. Personally I don't really think it works for anyone who isn't well known. I'd rather have the .me or some other extension.

.tel anyone?
 
findtim

findtim

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there's actually a fair few timconnell 's in aus , timothy is my real name , there's a bunch of tim/timothy out there so maybe one will become the next big brad pitt and i get a knock on my door.

as for domainer of the year i don't think so but sounds like a good award, maybe we start the "victorian domainer of the year " i think it was mentioned in another thread.

chris do you want to do this for the xmas party ?

tim
 
chris

chris

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findtim said:
as for domainer of the year i don't think so but sounds like a good award, maybe we start the "victorian domainer of the year " i think it was mentioned in another thread.

chris do you want to do this for the xmas party ?

tim
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We have a few awards planned - all in good fun, stay tuned.

Cheers,
Chris
 
findtim

findtim

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spacey said:
My next pickup line ..............hey babe did you know i was voted victorian domainer of the year!
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girls reply " ? "

i love it when people put on their websites "award winning........."

in 1992 i put a photograph in the royal brisbane show and got a bronze award, THUS, i was an award winning photographer :eek:

i also know of photographers who have produced websites using ISTOCK images and not their own :eek:

we are now off track:)

bring on the awards

tim
 
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