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Fender2112
Apr 1, 2004, 10:32 AM
Hey folks I need some help with something. I have been designated as the web guru (no laughing) of a local trade organization. I need your help coming up with a domain name.

The organization's name is: Metrolina Walls and Ceiling Association. We are located in Charlotte, NC. Our membership includes companies from surrounding cities and states. the domains mwca.com, .net, .org are taken. www.metroilnawallsandceilingasscoiation.com is a bit long. I would like some suggestions for a domain name that falls somewhere in between.

Thanks much for your help.


wordmunger
Apr 1, 2004, 10:34 AM
metwalls.com is available. But Would that alienate the ceiling people?
FriarTuck
Apr 1, 2004, 11:13 AM
metrolinawca.com, .org, .net, .info, .biz, .us, and .ws were just registered. You can buy them from me for (insert Austin Powers dramatic sound flourish) one MILLION dollars.

Anyway, they're available as of this moment, and I think metrolinawca.com or org is your best bet.
lind0834
Apr 1, 2004, 03:51 PM
Somepeople, not me.. prefer to have a dash to break up an address.. so maybe metrolina-wca.com It's usually a helpful 'group' that decides to use dashed addresses
Fender2112
Apr 1, 2004, 03:57 PM
Metrolina WCA is one we came up with already. I also prefer to break up names with dashes. It's easier on the eyes.

Thanks for the ideas. Keep 'em coming. :D
wordmunger
Apr 1, 2004, 03:57 PM
Somepeople, not me.. prefer to have a dash to break up an address.. so maybe metrolina-wca.com It's usually a helpful 'group' that decides to use dashed addresses
I personally hate URLs with hyphens in them. When someone asks for the url on the phone, it takes forever:
"metrolina hyphen double-u see eh dot com... Yes, M E T R O L I N A hyphen W C A dot com... A hyphen is a short dash... it's next to the "zero" on your keyboard... no, not the underscore, the hyphen... oh never mind. Just give me your address and I'll mail you a brochure"

sigh...
wordmunger
Apr 1, 2004, 04:00 PM
Metrolina WCA is one we came up with already. I also prefer to break up names with dashes. It's easier on the eyes.

Thanks for the ideas. Keep 'em coming. :D
If you MUST use a hyphen, I'd suggest registering both the hyphenated and non-hyphenated version. You can print it with the hyphen, but when you're telling people over the phone you can just say "Metrolina WCA dot com"--much easier than explaining where the hyphen key is.
Fender2112
Apr 1, 2004, 08:02 PM
If you MUST use a hyphen, I'd suggest registering both the hyphenated and non-hyphenated version. You can print it with the hyphen, but when you're telling people over the phone you can just say "Metrolina WCA dot com"--much easier than explaining where the hyphen key is.

Yep, did that already for my personal business. www.charlottedrywall.com and www.charlotte-drywall.com
_bnkr612
Apr 1, 2004, 08:19 PM
What about...

metwallceil.com
metwca.com
ilnawallceil.com
metroilnawallceil.com
Flowbee
Apr 1, 2004, 08:41 PM
How about notfloors.com?
gekko513
Apr 20, 2004, 11:46 AM
What about...

metwallceil.com
metwca.com
ilnawallceil.com
metroilnawallceil.com
or maybe metwacelinaoilronata.com
inamacroceilawallstuffforyouonly.com
macwalincelinadion.com
:p
How about changing the company name :cool:
Capt Underpants
Apr 20, 2004, 05:52 PM
How about notfloors.com?

That's almost genius. I would've never thought of that.