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The url really doesn't matter. The name does, and it's great.

My advice would be to use the proper spelling ('Babylist') in general - especially in your html titles - and in no time you'll be #1 for the term, regardless of spelling:

http://bit.ly/h5fizW




> The name does, and it's great.

People will go to babylist.com. They will probably copy the concept if it takes off.

Bad idea.


"People" will Google "babylist". Remember that the vast majority of the people using the web have no idea what a browser is, much less a URL. Even when they have a URL, that ubiquitous google box is the place it gets put.


...and google "babylist" returns surprise surprise babylist.co.uk

It seems silly to try and compete with established players.


1. there's caution, and then there's 'thinking small'

2. the owner of the domain is a single-location brick and mortar retailer, with no e-commerce. that would inform my thought process, were in in the OP's shoes


People will go to google and type babylist. (Or even search for babylist.com.)


Thanks. That's how I'm doing all the branding on the site now. I'm not appearing in google yet, but I'm paying for ads with one of their $100 off coupons.




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