Domain name recommendations?

[jmoses]

Hey guys,

We are looking to obtain a new domain for our GM dealership, as our current domain is obviously limited by its pontiac only reference, along with the fact that it doesn't really remain consistent with our other child site names. Generally, what we try to do for our domain names is www. Preston (insert brand here).com.

*Edit: forgot to leave out a few important details... Our current domain which i was referring to is www.prestonpontiaccars.com. Also, just as a note, we also have Cadillac in addition to Buick & GMC.*

With that being said, PrestonGM is unavailable. Doing a quick domain check on a few, this is what is available:


* Preston-GM.com
* PrestonGeneralMotors.com
* GMofNewCastle.com
* prestonGMcars.com

I initially want to say Preston-GM.com would make the most sense. However, I wanted to first get the opinion from those of you who have more experience with domain name choice and SEO. Do you guys see any problems/limitations by choosing a domain with a '-'? Any advise or other recommendations are appreciated. Thanks!



Joe Moses
IT Marketing Manager
Preston Auto Group
Preston Auto Group | Pittsburgh-Youngstown-Sharon-New Castle-Warren | New-Used PA and OH Dealer
jmoses@prestonauto.com

 

[Marc McGurren]

I was www.jerrybpgtexas.com. When we lost the P we went to Jerry's Buick Pontiac GMC - Weatherford, TX | Dallas Buick Dallas GMC dealer

I see www.prestonbuickgmc.com is available.

 

[AutoArchitech]

I would go with GMosnewcastle before I would have a - in the name. I would also look for all of my other brands ofnewcastle.com and grab those.

 

[ehoopman]

I agree with GMofnewcastle.com or prestonbuickgmc.com. Only Germans use hyphens-between-every-word-in-their-domain.com. Spent 3 years over there. Love the country, love the people, never got the domain names

All the Best - Eric

 

[Aereus]

I agree that you should eliminate the hyphen. My vote is for prestonbuickgmc.com. Good Luck!

Craig Strobeck
National Marketing Director
ANT CRM
Aereus Network Tools - CRM, CMS, Project Manager, Groupware, Mobile Synchronization
(800) 974-5061

 

[Patrick80639]

I too like prestonbuickgmc.com the best. I'd stay away from the hyphenated site, way too many people would go to prestongm.com by mistake. Remember, it's all about accommodating the lowest common denominator.

 

[jmoses]

Thanks for all the responses. As edited in my OP, forgot to mention our current domain (prestonpontiaccars.com). Also, in addition to Buick & GMC, we also have Cadillac.

 

[danoneil]

I too like prestonbuickgmc.com the best. I'd stay away from the hyphenated site, way too many people would go to prestongm.com by mistake. Remember, it's all about accommodating the lowest common denominator.

 

[Loun]

You may want to consider getting the domain with the - and setting up a micro site to help place higher organically for your dealership name in the engines.

For the $8 - $10 its well worth picking up and implementing even as just a few page microsite touting your dealership story.

Just my .02

 

[joe.pistell]

IMO, avoid a hyphenated domain for all but SEO only sites. I had it on one of my early domains & every time I tell a customer to goto Name-Name.com they write is as NameDashName.com