Shel,
I've often wished I had used my name in the site title. I've had a
number of people vent their frustration in trying to find my site after
having either forgotten its name (Photo Light Images) or simply learned
that I had a site.
When trying various search terms (I no longer pay "Overture" for same)
to check the availability of my site, it's clear that a subject related
name would have been logical. Scenic, wildlife, people, nature. In your
case, if you were to chose a name other than your own, while not
exclusive, it would seem appropriate to incorporate the words "city",
"street" or "people" or some such.
Give searchers something they may be looking for as part of the site
name. It's one thought.
I've found an electronic portfolio to be a help and a pleasure to
maintain.
Jack
--- Shel Belinkoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hi gang ...
>
> I know a few of you have web sites where you display your photos and
> offer
> them for sale. I'd like to get some advice from y'all.
>
> First, about how much space are you using, or do you think you'd
> need, to
> continue posting pix and doing a little e-commerce?
>
> I can set something up through my ISP, but was wondering about other
> possibilities. Are there any places that may specifically lend
> themselves
> to this process? What sites/companies do you use, why did you choose
> them,
> and how are they working out for you? Is a .COM suffix a clearly
> better
> choice than some other, like .NET or .ORG
>
> How do you avoid the spam that often follows when a site is on line
> and has
> a public presence?
>
> Choosing a name for the site is eluding me. My name is long and
> cumbersome, and something shorter, easier to remember, and with a
> little
> more punch may be a better choice. Any suggestions on naming
> conventions -
> not specifically a name - would be helpful.
>
> Any other comments or suggestions are welcome.
>
>
> Shel
>
>
>
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