"e"

[sonobby1]

why are people registering names with e first then the name?
i thought e was for email or electronic. so why ebusiness or whatever?
thanks for any help
si

 

[WeBuyThe.Com]

e = electronic

eharmony
ecards
ezine
evite
ebay
efax
etrade

 

[muris]

because versions without "e" are already taken (or reserved, or on Premium List)

 

[sonobby1]

so why would someone type in eharmony?

 

[dnalias]

this was mainly a trend set early on by venture backed companies.
webuythedotcom has some listed above, others are/were

etoys.com (idealab startup)
ebusiness.com purchased for millions back in the day. (idealab founder of overture)

 

[muris]

so why would someone type in eharmony?

It's mostly about the brand type-ins are secondary.

 

[sonobby1]

so would a "e" city be worth anything?

i mean i found a city thats available with the e before it?

 

[WeBuyThe.Com]

so would a "e" city be worth anything?

Because every city name is worth something. Check Icity.com Zcity.com 4City.com 2City.com FindCity.com VisitCity.com I am sure they are all gone as are other extensions.

 

[sonobby1]

damm i forgot to mention its an .info

 

[muris]

damm i forgot to mention its an .info

I am searching right away...
thank you