Help me Pick a Name - Win $100, No, $200!

[splok]

k9friendfinder.com

The ads could be amazing!!












Note: Don't do this! (fake edit, just in case!)

 

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[Jakko]

How about pawsjoy.com, petsworld.com, peppybuddy.com, peppyathome.com, or petslively.com?

 

[LightHouse]

I def wouldn't make it specific to dogs and certainly wouldn't have "the" on the name. It's got to be something someone can say to someone like "I lost fido, log into my xxxxx account and see where he is"

 

[Jimmyy]

Wildfluff.com

Could have like a puppy howling with a shadow of a wolf on the wall behind or a kitten with the shadow of majestic Tiger. Gives the image of strength and vitality in your cuddly little pets heritage (and err..the propensity for wandering off round the neighbourhood ). Not very professional sounding but more brand-able than generic pet stuff I guess. It's that kind of stupid stuff that gets shared around FB and Reddit a lot.

 

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[Esy]

petspro.com
petsProPlus.com
bestPetCare.com

 

[Thoelk]

lostandhound.com

PS: I love your niche as an avid dog owner/instructor!

 

[WoofurrBro]

doggbudd.com
I think I would be more prone to remember the name because of the repeating ggs and bbs. It feels brand-like to me.
"We're here to help."

 

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[PureA]

safeandhound.com?

 

[All4mygirlsamci]

pawstopups.com

 

[parkerscott]

lostandhound.com

PS: I love your niche as an avid dog owner/instructor!

im liking that one

 

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[gustavo]

PetSquad

Petmazon

iheartpet

PetQuik

PetsNSmiles

 

[Coriolis]

You know how I call my dog ? Rex... Rex !... REX !!!!!!

rexrexrex.com is available.

 

[JasonR]

Ok - quick update.

I've gotten feedback on the list of names, and found a few that most liked. The problem is that these domains are taken. Surprise, surprise, the Pet vertical is extremely competitive.

However, I've reached out to the owners of the domains to negotiate a sale. I'll keep this thread updated, and as soon as I am able to purchase a domain, announce the winner.

Of course, you can keep the ideas coming.

 

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[randomnumber314]

pethunter, dogtracker, inspecter-catget, petquest, i got nothing

 

[Ray Noppe]

Most of the names on the list so far will be like throwing mud against the wall and seeing what sticks. Choosing a business name is one thing and choosing a domain name is another. They don't have to be the same.

You have to distinct offerings:
1. Find a lost pet products (try and wrap the service as a product as well)
2. Pet supplements
With maybe a 3rd (Pet insurance)

Now these are great vertical markets that compliment each other but should be run separate. It is so cheap to setup websites using concrete5/shopify it doesn't matter having more than one. Yes, you will have to run two blogs as even thou the offerings are for pets the functions are different. Keeping to one theme per blog will increase your Google relevance, very good thing as it will bring targeted traffic and lower your cost per click on adwords. You can cross promote from one site to the next in the form of a vertical market or logical next step (insurance comes in to play as well here).

As for the name per site. Do your research and don't just guess, only broke people do that. Fire up google keyword tool and see what people are searching for. I did a quick search on: lost pet, find my pet and the following keywords stood out.

lost and found 40,500
lost dogs home 22000
pet finder 74,000
puppy finder 45,00
gps tracking 33,100 - presume you use gps to recover the pets?

Now out of the list "pet finder" pops up, it is what you do.

Quick check shows the following available
PetFinderUS.com - regional, can be boston, london etc
PetFinderGPSTracking.com

These names will rank well as they contain your top keywords in the url - BIG BONUS

Do the same for your supplements site and you will be steps ahead on your competitors.

 

[JasonR]

Thanks Ray. I'm building a funnel, not running seperate ecommerce stores at the moment, which is why I need an all encompassing brand name.

I'm not going to run two blogs, two brand names, and all that other crap. I want my customers to know that these offers are from my brand, but having other subsidiary brands is no big deal.

If you aren't sure what a funnel is, search for Ryan Deiss's funnel model. It will blow your mind.

 

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[snowbank]

safeandhound.com?

AWWW some

 

[Thoelk]

safeandhound.com?

Sounds familiar to mine, but so much better! Love the combination: 'safe' is way broader than 'lost' (and hound)!

 

[PureA]

Sounds familiar to mine, but so much better! Love the combination: 'safe' is way broader than 'lost' (and hound)!

found something good, made it better.

 

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[Ray Noppe]

If you aren't sure what a funnel is, search for Ryan Deiss's funnel model. It will blow your mind.

Know his funnel very well. Prefer the Ascending Transaction Model from Daniel Priestly - more straight to the point and works offline and online.

Funnels work whether you do one or more domains. Some of the best funnels around is multiple sites. Just look at this forum, part of the Fast lane funnel. Targeted keyword domains for parts of the funnel, ideally creating a multi dimension funnel catching your audience from different angles. As for your umbrella brand apply the search results research for that as well. It works. Regardless of what you want to do if your brand name says what you offer your are one up. Else use the disrupt technique, off the wall name and throw lots of money into branding.

I'm curious as to your marketing strategy towards your funnel. PM me, would love to have a chat.

Ray

 

[JasonR]

Quick update: the name I want - doesn't look like the owner is going to be willing to part with it for less than $10k or more.

So here's a new a twist (thanks @Vigilante)

Can we come up with a name that's UNIQUE, like:
Woot
Amazon
Yahoo
Zappos
Kazaa
Tripod
Indygogo

I'm going to add a little more incentive. $200 to someone who comes up with a unique name that I use.

Ready? Go!

 

[nitrousflame]

These don't necessarily follow the unique/zappos/etc style, but figured I'd toss some quick suggestions into the ring. All appear to be available or for sale <$100

tendrpet.com (taken, but apparently for sale on godaddy for $70?)
pettendr.com
okgopet.com / okaygopet.com
okpetme.com / okaypetme.com
petmeok.com / petmeokay.com
petmepetme.com
ploppetz.com (ploppets.com is taken)
petlement / petlements.com
supplepet.com
petpopp.com
plzpet.com / petplz.com (surprised these are available)
verypetwow.com (the meme is strong in this one)

 

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[Mrs. BRKb]

Getting the right name can be painful. Your pain today will be rewarded tomorrow.

These below are available for hand registration. I also sent a couple.


McDogg

McMuttly

MaxiMutt

MaxiWag

MaxiPup

SgtDog

familydognetwork

famdognet

doggnet

 

[gustavo]

Fleaz(s)
Critters(z) or Critz(like the Ritz Carlton but for 'critters)

PetWagn (like tail wagging but also like a Wagon)
Spotz or Spots
Fetchr
Treatz (like doggie treats but can apply to all animals)

I honestly like to end business names with a "z" it seems more playful and fun. IMO

TheDoghouse

 

[jon.a]

dogznkatz

 

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[LibertyForMe]

Rennio.com
Sperics.com
Tecotus.com
Bombling.com

all are available

 

[Catalyst]

Pawlife: I didn't choose the PawLife, the Pawlife chose me!

I'm seeing a pit with a faux pawlife tat on his chest and a bandana with a front knot!

 

[Coriolis]

Woofwoofer

 

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[RB18]

ArmoredAnimals.com

 

[LightHouse]

Jason, might help to use a thesaurus,

thesaurus.com/browse/seek

Look for words that are related to a meaning you are trying to convey, marry those words up with pet, narrow them down to short and brand-able, and if none are available you can work off that list to come up with unique names.

Being creative with names is tough when you are limited to whats available or cheap to buy. But this way, you are starting top down knowing you are going to convey a meaning. If you got amazon.com today, i wouldn't use it for your business because it takes years upon years to get that kind of recognition to a name that doesn't relate at all to the business.