A new trend has emerged online and it is purchasing a Domain name for Babies. Why buy a Domain name for Baby you might ask? Parents today are purchasing a Domain name for there kids and famliy to post photos, family milestones, events and more.
It has been estimated that more than 90,000 Domain names are purchased each day, a fair amount of them for personal use.
The trend rides the tail of the new motto of branding, “brand-yourself” is the message many marketing Guru’s are sending these days. With so many people learning new technology and leveraging the Internet to make life more virtual, having a personal Web site makes sense.
You might be suprised too, chances are if your name is popular it has already been taken. I had to insert my middle name to buy my name as a Domain, JasonMurphy.com was already registered. I ended up with JasonMatthewMurphy.com which is still decent.
Here are a few fun things that can be created with a personalized Domain name for Baby.
- Personalized email address: you@you.com. You’ll be bale to drop the weird Hotmail and Yahoo! extensions, and get a safe, secure email address helping you avoid harmful SPAM and hacking attempts.
- Share photos with family and friends. Most places will throw in a Web design kit when you purchase a Domain name. Use this to launch a Web site and upload photos.
- Post your resume. It’s pretty savvy to make your resume available this way.
- Make money. Who knows, with time and a decent Web site you might be able to make money as an affiliate marketer or Blogger. Could pay for college.
Purchasing a Domain name for your Baby is a smart move and an affordable investment. Most Domain name registrars will charge between $10.00 and $20.00 to register a Domain name. This is an annual fee and is pretty cheap considering the fee is less than 3 pennies a day when you break it down.
Plus you’re kids will think you’re cool too.
Tags: baby domains, Domains, purchase domains
It’s a good idea – you might as well register the domain now, before someone else grabs it.
Thanks Boys names!
We like your site too, great resources there. Parents; Select a name, match it with a Domain name and be on your way!
Hi, I agree with Boys names, its only $8 a year, so why not just register the domain now while it is available.
You might want to be carefull where you do your search to see if a domain is available, some of the sites steal the domain you have searched for.
Try read these blogs about the issue, its not a rumor, its proven:
http://kevinboss.net/website-design/be-careful-when-checking-if-a-domain-is-available
http://blog.domaintools.com/2008/01/network-solutions-steals-domain-ideas-confirmed/
Because of that, I have now stopped using Network Solutions and GoDaddy. I dont want to support companies that does such amoral things.
Those two companies is on my blacklist now.
I dont want to namedrop but in this case I think it will be a help.
I have been recommended by a friend, that these following sites are reliable and secure:
1. http://www.77gb.net (.com is for those who wish to become a free domain reseller)
2. http://www.monikers.com
This is just for your information. Just spreading my experience with others so they dont experience what I have. Spread the word.
Good luck and best regards,
Thanks for the comments and links BeCareful, hope you have better luck registering domain names in the future.