Acquire IP Early, in Developing Markets
Many AI initiatives are failing; branding is such an
important consideration! We are big fans of .Com Branding, it is more recognizable and has stronger user recall. Microsoft did a great job buying Copilot.com; Salesforce is buying AI domains, and some companies - like P&G - own over 1,000 .com keyword domains.
Consider:
In a Fast-Moving Market, You Need to Move Fast in all Areas of IP
- Jump on opportunities, before the competition does
- Keyword .Com domains have strong strategic value (examples below)
- Complete Sets help Clarity, e.g. Fabric.com (Amazon) Versus FabricCare.com (Unilever)
- Hold Domains long term, and build a network of sites
- Example Network: Ziff-Davis, who owns News.com, Search.com, Downloads.com, etc
- A network gives you more visibility in Search; and so, reaches more potential users
- Matching users exact interest areas is how you draw them in; so they appreciate your services
- Your network is your defensive strategy: blogs, review sites, social media, and content websites build a wall around your primary identity; new users then flow inward
- Your network reaches new people; those potential future customers get exposed to the benefits of your products. That's how you grow your user base - as the market matures.
He Who Hesitates, has Lost
AI is the fastest developing market in history! It's important to move quickly to accumulate all possible IP. Your .Com domains are among your most important IP; they're forever. Most AI services and startups are actually failing; Competition is fierce, so you need great strategies.
IP Is the Basis of Defensive Strategies
Examples of Keyword Domain Strategies
Redirected Home: Laundry.com (PG), Shoes.com (DSW),
Fabric.com (Amazon)
Network of Sites: ZiffDavis (News.com, Search.com, Downloads.com)
Standalone Brands: Hotels.com, TvGuide.com, People.com, Makeup.com,
Wine.com, Business.com