I always recommend to my clients - especially those with longish URLs - that whenever they are showing their URL off in printed material, it's crucial to split the individual words up into different colours, for ease of understanding and recognition.
Here's what I mean... which is easier to read?
THIS ONE? www.hereismyverylongandcomplicatedurl.co.uk
OR THIS ONE? www.hereismyverylongandcomplicatedurl.co.uk
At least with the second one, it's easier to see what the web address means!
Oh, and while you're at it, beware of inadvertently becoming a laughing stock by choosing a URL that could cause hilarious confusion for the smuttier-minded (me included!), like the below examples, some of which are allegedly 100% genuine...
Who Represents? - a website where you can find out which agents represent which celebrities, of course! www.whorepresents.com
Experts Exchange - a knowledge base where computer programmers can exchange advice and views, but nothing else... www.expertsexchange.com
Pen Island - what else, but a specialist online pen retailer? www.penisland.net
Therapist Finder - you may need therapy after reading this? www.therapistfinder.com
Powergen - well, the Italian offshoot anyway... www.powergenitalia.com
IP Computers - they can service your PC anywhere! www.ip-anywhere.com
Speed of Art - they're very quick at painting! www.speedofart.com
I don't even think my simple tip at the top of this post would help all these poor chaps?!
Happy URL hunting!
If you're fascinated by the wonderful world of words... read on and enjoy!
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