Cigar Shop Advice

puffin · 06-26-2015, 09:52 AM

I’m starting an online cigar shop with a buddy of mine and am in the process of figuring out what to call it. This is a fairly nuts and bolts question, but I thought I’d ask here and see what your thoughts are. I can’t post the company name yet because we’re still in development, so let’s say we’re called ‘smoke’. The question is, should I go for a .com domain ending or use one of the new top level domains, such as .cigar? Without the .com, the web address would be www.smoke.cigar. This is the page where I’ve been looking at new TLDs if you want to read more about them. Would that make the website more memorable for you, or would you prefer to see the .com? Thanks in advance for your time, everyone.

Henry

shark · 06-26-2015, 10:45 AM

What about a .biz? And, are you open to suggestions as far as the actual name? I'm sure the people here could give you some really good ideas. Just a thought. See, you want to make the name really stand out in a person's mind.

puffin · 07-09-2015, 07:11 AM

I would certainly be open to suggestions! We're still bouncing ideas around. If we have a good name, then we might not care about the domain ending. Really like the store name Noblego (from Germany), for instance. It reminds me of the latin word for cloud 'nebula' and the Spanish 'niebla', also for clouds.

Seems like a good idea to have something that is related, but not too literal. So my 'smoke.com' idea is out!

mosesbotbol · 07-09-2015, 07:53 AM

I would start reserving domain names regardless if you use them or not. Cheaper to just reserve them and then poll to see what makes the best sense.

shilala · 07-09-2015, 10:27 AM

I'd fly with a .com, regardless of the name.
thesmokestoreonline.com and thecigarshoponline.com are both open (free) and waiting, each easy to remember, and explain what your store will be exactly.

mosesbotbol · 07-09-2015, 11:22 AM

Do you have a web marketing strategy? There's a lot of competition and takes some serious coding to get you a good ranking without pay-per-click.

How is your pricing compared to the leading online retailers? Do you offer anything unique or seperates you from the JR's, Holts, etc...?

06-26-2015, 09:52 AM	#1
puffin Just in from the Storm Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 8 Trading: (0)	Cigar Shop Advice I’m starting an online cigar shop with a buddy of mine and am in the process of figuring out what to call it. This is a fairly nuts and bolts question, but I thought I’d ask here and see what your thoughts are. I can’t post the company name yet because we’re still in development, so let’s say we’re called ‘smoke’. The question is, should I go for a .com domain ending or use one of the new top level domains, such as .cigar? Without the .com, the web address would be www.smoke.cigar. This is the page where I’ve been looking at new TLDs if you want to read more about them. Would that make the website more memorable for you, or would you prefer to see the .com? Thanks in advance for your time, everyone. Henry

06-26-2015, 10:45 AM	#2
shark Cigar Smokin' Patriot Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Ron Location: Michigan Posts: 3,584 Trading: (0)	Re: Cigar Shop Advice What about a .biz? And, are you open to suggestions as far as the actual name? I'm sure the people here could give you some really good ideas. Just a thought. See, you want to make the name really stand out in a person's mind. __________________ Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery None but ourselves can free our minds

07-09-2015, 07:11 AM	#3
puffin Just in from the Storm Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 8 Trading: (0)	Re: Cigar Shop Advice I would certainly be open to suggestions! We're still bouncing ideas around. If we have a good name, then we might not care about the domain ending. Really like the store name Noblego (from Germany), for instance. It reminds me of the latin word for cloud 'nebula' and the Spanish 'niebla', also for clouds. Seems like a good idea to have something that is related, but not too literal. So my 'smoke.com' idea is out!

07-09-2015, 07:53 AM	#4
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Cigar Shop Advice I would start reserving domain names regardless if you use them or not. Cheaper to just reserve them and then poll to see what makes the best sense. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

07-09-2015, 10:27 AM	#5
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Cigar Shop Advice I'd fly with a .com, regardless of the name. thesmokestoreonline.com and thecigarshoponline.com are both open (free) and waiting, each easy to remember, and explain what your store will be exactly. __________________

07-09-2015, 11:22 AM	#6
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Cigar Shop Advice Do you have a web marketing strategy? There's a lot of competition and takes some serious coding to get you a good ranking without pay-per-click. How is your pricing compared to the leading online retailers? Do you offer anything unique or seperates you from the JR's, Holts, etc...? __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's