Change the Domain

[Red]

I've always hated "mc-market". I'm talking about the site's domain here, not the site itself.

The site itself is called MC Market, I'm aware. But doesn't anyone realize how inelegant the - in the middle looks? I think I speak for most when I say that "MCM" would make a much better domain. Now, I DO understand the problem in that: All the major domains related to MCM are taken. To make it worse, most are owned by large associations that wouldn't really even consider selling it to us, and certainly not at an affordable price.

The solution? I noticed that www.mcm.biz is currently available. I'm no expert to domain prices, but I think that it's within an affordable budget for this website. The biz extension may seem strange and unpopular (because it is), but when you really think about it, it somewhat match's our profile. While MCM isn't an established business by any means, it is a market, a place where people come together to conduct business.

I'm not sure if this is even remotely worth the financial strain to consider (although I believe we could make it happen through fundraiser type things, or maybe more donor perks, or a different rank), but I made to mention it anyway.

 

[tjrgg]

Changing the site's domain isn't the best solution from a business standpoint or an SEO standpoint. I get where you are coming from, but the site's been on this domain for so long now that it wouldn't be worth changing at this point.

 

[Devon]

Personally, I like the -. On server names, I like servermc or mc-server. I think mcserver looks strange. Also, if the domain is changed now it would definitely kill stuff seo wise

 

[Red]

I see... that makes sense. From SEO POV, anyway.

 

[Justis]

Back when the site first went up, I had the exact same thoughts...
Now...
I wouldn't dare change it.

 

[Red]

Welp… there goes my idea. I knew it wouldn't happen, but I assumed money would be the biggest concern.

 

[tjrgg]

Welp… there goes my idea. I knew it wouldn't happen, but I assumed money would be the biggest concern.

Don't beat yourself up over this.

 

[thebaum64]

I like how it is and .biz is an awful ending

 

[Red]

Don't beat yourself up over this.

lol I'm not. [DOUBLEPOST=1446265170,1446265136][/DOUBLEPOST]

I like how it is and .biz is an awful ending

Yeah seems like most people do.

 

[Resilience]

I love the - because it sets up so many other possibilities, like mc-admin.org etc that can be created and used and not that hard to remember because how similar it is to mc-market.org

Don't be sad that we are rejecting your idea though.

 

[Red]

I love the - because it sets up so many other possibilities, like mc-admin.org etc that can be created and used and not that hard to remember because how similar it is to mc-market.org

Don't be sad that we are rejecting your idea though.

Again, I'm not.

You guys have pointed out many valid reasons as to why this shouldn't happen, and frankly, I'm completely ok with that! Isn't that the whole point of this section? To discuss ideas and establish their weaknesses and benefits? We've done that here, and that's exactly what I wanted.

 

[Resilience]

Again, I'm not.

You guys have pointed out many valid reasons as to why this shouldn't happen, and frankly, I'm completely ok with that! Isn't that the whole point of this section? To discuss ideas and establish their weaknesses and benefits? We've done that here, and that's exactly what I wanted.

Wow, +1 for that attitude, MCM is usually full of salty kids but your the real MVP. Props to you

 

[Red]

Wow, +1 for that attitude, MCM is usually full of salty kids but your the real MVP. Props to you

Much appreciated, coming from an experienced dude like yourself. :tup:

 

[K3Feedz]

Not the best solution, we do not need to change the domain. The community is used to "mc-market.org". There is nothing wrong with it in the first place.