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Subject: Domain name for alternative learning portal
Category: Reference, Education and News > Education
Asked by: jpbischke-ga
List Price: $60.00
Posted: 24 Jan 2004 09:43 PST
Expires: 23 Feb 2004 09:43 PST
Question ID: 299720
A couple of weeks ago I posted the following question here:

http://answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=293774

I wanted to re-post this question for a couple of reasons:

1.  I wasn't clear on how I wanted to structure the answer process. 
Instead of having a researcher simply answer the question, instead I
would like researchers who are interested to offer their suggestions
as comments.  If I end up using one of the suggestions, then I will
notify the researcher who can then put the comment as a question in
order to get paid.  It is highly possible that none of the suggestions
will be used in which case the question will go unanswered.

2.  The focus of the web portal has shifted slightly since I posted
the original question.  Originally the plan was for the site to focus
solely on audio learning resources.  However, I have made the decision
to also incorportate video and live seminar resources as well. 
Therefore, any names that are audio-centric probably aren't going to
be the best.

The current working name for the site is LearnOutLoud.com.  Although I
like the name and feel that it has the flexibility to incorporate
audio, video and live seminars, I'm not 100% sold on it.  For
starters, it's a bit long (I would prefer a domain name under 10
characters).  In addition, I'm not sure how well it can be branded.

Additional information as to what I'm looking for can be found in the
previous thread.  Again, I do realize that this is a bit of a
non-standard question but I think that some of the researchers here
may have fun with it.  Please let me know if you need me to clarify
anything about this question.

Request for Question Clarification by shiva777-ga on 24 Jan 2004 16:00 PST
Here's a few to consider...all available:

learnbot.com
learnfromweb.com
learnhq.com
virtuaschool.com
aheadcollege.com

-shiva777

Clarification of Question by jpbischke-ga on 25 Jan 2004 10:28 PST
Definitely some good names so far.  One helpful suggestion that I'll offer...

One of the things that I mentioned in the previous thread was that the
domain name wouldn't necessarily have to be directly related to the
nature of the business.  Like Amazon, EBay or Yahoo, it could be
something unique that I could brand as an alternative learning portal.
 In addition, if it had some type of tie-in to
listening/learning/etc., even better.  On the previous thread, one of
the researchers suggested the name "heyra.com" (heyra is the Icelandic
word for hearing).  I liked that name a lot although it isn't my
favorite.  However, something along those lines might be great.  For
instance, the Greek or Latin words for learning, education, etc. might
be relevant here.  Or maybe just something totally unrelated...

A few other things that I should have mentioned before:

1.  Please make sure that any names that you suggest are available. 
The best way to check this is at www.netsol.com.  Just going to a
website and seeing what's there does not ensure availability.  I
realize that most of you know this.

2.  The shorter the better!  If I could find a domain name of six
letters or less that I liked, it would have the best chance of beating
out LearnOutLoud.com.  Unfortunately, most of the short domain names
are taken but I have some hope that maybe there is something out there
(like heyra.com) that's available and would fit.

3.  I only want a .com at this point in time.  I still don't feel like
the .net or .biz extensions have gained enough legitimacy on the Net. 
I would rather brand with a .com.

Thanks for the suggestions so far.  There are certainly some good one
in there.  Keep 'em coming!

Request for Question Clarification by jackburton-ga on 22 Feb 2004 03:52 PST
Reminder: This question is due to expire in one day. Have you reached
a decision yet?

Request for Question Clarification by voila-ga on 23 Feb 2004 08:04 PST
Maybe you'd like something with a Biblical flavor:

pvb1.com (Proverbs 1) is available.

1  The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel: 
2  for attaining wisdom and discipline; 
   for understanding words of insight; 
3  for acquiring a disciplined and prudent life, 
   doing what is right and just and fair; 
4  for giving prudence to the simple, 
   knowledge and discretion to the young- 
5  let the wise listen and add to their learning, 
   and let the discerning get guidance- 
6  for understanding proverbs and parables, 
   the sayings and riddles of the wise. 
7  The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, 
   but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

Clarification of Question by jpbischke-ga on 23 Feb 2004 09:33 PST
I have reached a decision.  Unfortunately, it's not any of the ones in
this list.  The name I decided to go with is:

www.learnoutloud.com

I want to say a big thank you to all of the researchers here who
offered suggestions.  Even though there wasn't an answer awarded, I
hope that some of you had fun with the brainstorming process.  Thanks!
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Subject: Re: Domain name for alternative learning portal
From: jackburton-ga on 24 Jan 2004 10:24 PST
 
Visiolearn.com
Subject: Re: Domain name for alternative learning portal
From: aditya2k-ga on 24 Jan 2004 11:00 PST
 
edulearn.tv
learnwatching.tv
interactivelearn.tv
learnoutloud.tv (change of domain extension)


avlearn.com
interactivelearn.com
eduvideo.com
vidlearn.com
watchnlearn.com
eduwatch.com
learnvid.com
eduvid.com
videoedu.com
edutheater.com
distancelearn.com
compulearn.com

.net,.org and other extensions applicable to the above
Subject: Re: Domain name for alternative learning portal
From: guillermo-ga on 24 Jan 2004 15:07 PST
 
Hello,

I checked the availability of all of my ideas. Here's the result:

learntechs: available
learnmatics: available
learnmethods: available
edumethods: .com unavailable
allwayslearn: .com unavailable
edutechs: .com, .net unavailable
edumatics: .com, .net unavailable
techlearning: completely unavailable

Regards,

Guillermo
Subject: Re: Domain name for alternative learning portal
From: pafalafa-ga on 24 Jan 2004 15:36 PST
 
BrainTrust.org
Subject: Re: Domain name for alternative learning portal
From: guillermo-ga on 24 Jan 2004 20:04 PST
 
Hi again,

A few other suggestions, all available:

learntechniques
edutechniques
learntron
learndevice
edustyles
learncoach

I might be back with some others.

Regards,

Guillermo
Subject: Re: Domain name for alternative learning portal
From: guillermo-ga on 25 Jan 2004 07:21 PST
 
Hi. I'm back:

techstoteach
techs2teach
techstolearn
techs2learn

All available.

See you.

Guillermo
Subject: Re: Domain name for alternative learning portal
From: guillermo-ga on 25 Jan 2004 07:53 PST
 
Variations to the previous:
textolearn
tex2learn
textoteach
tex2teach

Obviously, it intends to play with the sounds of ?techs??as
abbreviation of technology/techniques?and the concept of text. As a
general principle, all of my suggestions tend to link the idea of
learning/teaching with techniques/technology/methods in a wide sense,
since you?ve broadened up your methodological offer. Below I?ll
summarize all of my proposals posted so far?just the fully available
ones:

learntechs
learnmatics
learnmethods
learntechniques
edutechniques
learntron
learndevice
edustyles
learncoach
techstoteach
techs2teach
techstolearn
techs2learn
textolearn
tex2learn
textoteach
tex2teach

Guillermo
Subject: Re: Domain name for alternative learning portal
From: voila-ga on 25 Jan 2004 16:30 PST
 
erudicio.com is available.     (eruditio is taken)
 
sophisteria.com is available.     

telelecture.com is available.     

intelecture.com is available.     
  
armchairlyceum.com is available.     

avlyceum.com is available.     

netlyceum.com is available.    

tyropolis.com is available.   (tyro is from Latin tiro = student)

brighttrail.com is available.

interaliaed.com is available.     

AliaEd.com is available.  (Latin for 'by another way')

theportablelyceum.com is available.    OR  the_portable_lyceum  too
long, I know, but I still like it.

I'll don on my Norse headgear and rustle up an Icelandic dictionary
and have more for you later in the week.  I'm working another question
just now.
Subject: Re: Domain name for alternative learning portal
From: jackburton-ga on 25 Jan 2004 18:06 PST
 
e-morphosis.com / e-morfosis.com
e-morphosi.com / e-morfosi.com
("morfosi-s" n. [Greek] = education, instruction, culture, teaching, learning)
   
epaedia.com / e-paedia.com / e-paideia.com
("paedia" n. [Greek] = education, instruction, learning, culture)
  
These are all available.
Subject: Re: Domain name for alternative learning portal
From: voila-ga on 26 Jan 2004 15:47 PST
 
Here's my if-I-had-hammer list for you today:

aclare.com (Spanish = enlighten) (might be mistaken for a pastry but
it fits your "short' list)

aclez.com is also available which could double for 'enlightening
lesson' or 'a class' if you were a very poor speller; lezing is also
Dutch for 'lecture.'  It's also the only 5-letter that has been
halfway relevant and available.

atros.com (benign-sounding Greek word)  Could be anything.  Often
confused with the Houston Atros.
http://www.kefalonia.net.gr/it/photoweek.asp?ID=106 (nice spot for a lecture)

Acronyms:
ATROS (Automatically Trainable Recognizer Of Speech)
ATROs (Automatic Temporary Restraining Orders) *caution*

impartu.com from Italian (impari = learn) + Latin ending.  It's a
hybrid word and a similar word exists in Latin *imparatus* which means
'not ready,''unprovided,' 'unfurnished.'

impercio.com (Latin for 'impart')

voxalt.com or voxalta.com (a Latin/Spanish hybrid = voice/aloud and
has an alt.ed connotation)

chiarisca.com (Italian = enlighten)

insegni.com (Italian = teach)

altovoce.com (Italian variant = aloud)

sentasi.com (Italian = hear/sense) *I like saying that word.  It has a
mystery about it.  Could be a world religion or possibly the 10th ring
of Saturn.

traduku.com (Esperanto = learn) *This word screams Czech supermodel.
Subject: Re: Domain name for alternative learning portal
From: voila-ga on 26 Jan 2004 16:15 PST
 
Oops, ixnay on the 'atros.'  It's taken.  Dratros!
Subject: Re: Domain name for alternative learning portal
From: voila-ga on 27 Jan 2004 11:55 PST
 
voxtu.com is available.     
  
5 letters, no waiting.
Subject: Re: Domain name for alternative learning portal
From: voila-ga on 29 Jan 2004 15:41 PST
 
I've pretty much reached the sat point on your question, so here's the
last roundup.  Always difficult to know what will 'work' for a client
as this is really subjective stuff.

diact.com is available.  passive/active connotation for 'didactics.'

quisio.com is available.  play on 'inquisitive.'

proward.com is available.  made-up word 'progress-forward.'

xcogni.com is available.  form of 'excogitate' -- to find out or
discover by thinking -- think outside oneself.

lernis.com is available.  Esperanto = conjugation of 'to learn'; I
think it's passive-aggressive voice

voyos.com   made-up word (voyage + Latin 'os' (sight/expression/mouth/source)

sivous.com is available.  (if you what?)

varist.com is available.  (play on the verist realism movement) 

nstil.com is available.  (phonetic for 'instill'; maybe to n'synch-ish?)

clisto.com is available.  (sounds better if you insert 'the great' before it)

voqua.com is available  or evoqua.com is available.  (going for an
'evoke' flavor with a French twist, although I went into spasmodic
torticollis immediately afterwards)

elisn.com is available.  (schmooshed spelling for e-listen)

21fwd.com is available.  (21skidoo.com is also available)

decire.com is available.  (I'm sure that's 'desire' in *some* language)

pretáge.com is available. (just liked saying it; I'm going through a French phase)

onvivo.com is available. (on -with- life)

tolares.com is available.  ('lares' is a form of 'learn' in Esperanto)

p.s.
Glad you weren't married to 'heyra':
heyra.com is unavailable.  (she may have a sister though)

This was great fun, but I'm out --
V (aka Fenix Devereux)

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