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Ask HN: Using numbers vs. longhand in domain?

5 pointsby JonathanWCurdover 14 years ago
Should I use a domain like 5folders.com or fivefolders.com?<p>What if I can't get one variation because it is already registered, should I move on or is either one ok?

8 comments

silent1mezzoover 14 years ago
I've found that people often remember longhand domains better and those ones have more direct visits. But overall I haven't really noticed a difference.
zx76over 14 years ago
I think people sometimes see numbers in a domain as spammy. But if there's a catchy reason to put the number there then go for it!
mazeover 14 years ago
Buy Both, and redirect 5folders.com to fivefolders.com or vice-versa.
WillyFover 14 years ago
I went longhand with onedayonejob.com and onedayoneinternship.com
Dramatizeover 14 years ago
The longhand version looks more professional.
keiferskiover 14 years ago
neither. Avoid numbers entirely.
ohashiover 14 years ago
Buy both.
profitbaronover 14 years ago
I've found that people are more likely to type "fivefolders" over "5folders" into their web browser.<p>So if I was you I would ensure that I had the longhand domain, and if possible the number version as well.