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wt1099 · 11-14-2008, 01:06 AM

Hi, i am in urgent need of help on my decision...

I am starting up my freelance career after recently graduating from Uni, i have decided on a name that i really like for my portfolio site and have decided to try and use it as my company name that i will work under for many years to come!

Here is the dilema...
After searching who.is the only name available is currently a .org address, i don't mind a .org address, but when i checked out the .com address it was being held by a company who trades on domain names...

They value the domain at $1,900!

I managed to haggle it down to just $850, even for me this is expensive i am not earning a great deal even though i have currently got freelance work going on and am getting a payment in tommorow, but $850 is a lot for me!

Should i stick with the .org or take the plunge and get the .com?

I really need some sound advice from you vet's!

IsThatJose · 11-14-2008, 01:28 AM

I would try to get a different name. .ORG stands for Organizations as it seems that you aren't an organization. Try using .ME = which is used for personal pages. Remember that you are allowed to use your real name your company name. As my name is Jose so I registered, IsThatJose.com. Sometimes it's better to brand your work with your real name so there is no issue with copyright laws and such.

11-14-2008, 01:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
wt1099 New Hunter Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 3 Hunter Bux: 0 iTrader: (0)	Help! Is this worth it? Hi, i am in urgent need of help on my decision... I am starting up my freelance career after recently graduating from Uni, i have decided on a name that i really like for my portfolio site and have decided to try and use it as my company name that i will work under for many years to come! Here is the dilema... After searching who.is the only name available is currently a .org address, i don't mind a .org address, but when i checked out the .com address it was being held by a company who trades on domain names... They value the domain at $1,900! I managed to haggle it down to just $850, even for me this is expensive i am not earning a great deal even though i have currently got freelance work going on and am getting a payment in tommorow, but $850 is a lot for me! Should i stick with the .org or take the plunge and get the .com? I really need some sound advice from you vet's! __________________ virtual sex games Free Gay Sex Videos

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11-14-2008, 01:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
IsThatJose New Hunter 2D Knock-out Champion! 3 foot ninja Champion! HotRod Pinball Champion! Kung Fu Hustle 2 Champion! A Ski Champion! Crash Test Dummy Curling Champion! Classic Frogger Champion! Snowboard Champion! Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 28 Hunter Bux: 10.00 iTrader: (0)	I would try to get a different name. .ORG stands for Organizations as it seems that you aren't an organization. Try using .ME = which is used for personal pages. Remember that you are allowed to use your real name your company name. As my name is Jose so I registered, IsThatJose.com. Sometimes it's better to brand your work with your real name so there is no issue with copyright laws and such.