Should You Buy Domains That Contain Numbers?

By Anthony Feint

This is a common question amongst webmasters. “Should I buy I domain that contains numbers”? I don’t think there is a definitive answer to this, as I have seen many a successful website that does contain a number in the domain. That being said, if you want to give your website the best possible shot, here are some things to consider.

Firstly, the biggest problem with a number in a domain name, is the user may get confused how they should enter the domain. For example, if you tell someone to visit “site1.com”, will they type in “site1.com” or “siteone.com”. This is a common problem with number domains. One way to remedy this is to purchase both version of the domain. Of course, this might not always be possible and it can become costly to do this.

Generally speaking, domains that contain a number are valued less than domains without. This is important if you are buying domains to flip. Most domainers will try and avoid purchasing any domain that includes a number, as the confusion factor can make selling this domain a hi and miss affair.

So in conclusion, if possible try and avoid purchasing a domain name that includes numbers. It could potentially be confusing for your users and you’ll have a hard time trying to sell the site later on down the track. Remember this simple rule: Anything which makes the domain harder to enter or remember, will make it less valuable. If you remember this when purchasing a domain, you can’t go wrong.