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How to name a product

A Bit Gamey • 13 implied HN points • 01 Feb 26
💼 Business Domains
  1. Pick a name that clearly matches what the product is and the feeling or behavior you want people to expect.
  2. Prioritize legal safety by checking trademarks and avoiding names others already control so your brand can be defended.
  3. Verify a suitable domain (ideally an affordable .com) or plan clear modifiers, because online availability drives discoverability and credibility.

The People's Root

The Shake • 58 implied HN points • 19 Feb 23
🕹 Technology Domains
  1. Superlink is a domain registrar that offers personal domain names like first name dot last name domains.
  2. Handshake allows for new naming patterns, making it a root zone for surnames worldwide.
  3. Superlink collects TLDs for various uses like websites, email, wallets, and usernames.

Thinking about using a .xyz domain?

The Hive • 39 implied HN points • 07 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Domains
  1. Consider avoiding .xyz domains due to potential issues with email deliverability and adblock
  2. Switching to a .com domain may improve open rates for emails
  3. Using .xyz domains might lead to problems with websockets and may impact SEO

Whose Domain Is It?

Reboot • 26 implied HN points • 30 Sep 23
🕹 Technology Domains
  1. Small island nations like Anguilla generate significant government revenue from domain sales.
  2. The history of domain names involves a transition from community-run infrastructure to commodification.
  3. The assignment and management of domain names are political acts that signal autonomy and sovereignty.
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Giving Glover Gil.ga

12challenges • 5 HN points • 14 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Domains
  1. Linknames can reduce platform dependency by signposting websites outside of platforms, promoting direct relationships with audiences, and making names stand out.
  2. Using a linkname like Gil.ga for creative projects can innovate in naming, make a statement, and inspire a new generation of artists using this concept.
  3. Linknames open the door for multi-sensory and multi-platform experiences, such as albums with complementary websites or TV easter eggs that change the show's meaning.