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pixelpyro · 20-08-2003, 15:55

I've been toying with the idea of creating a tribute site to a designer that I have admired for as long as I became interested in design. However, in the past i have been confronted by the usual domain shortage leaving me with only the .info and .me.uk that nobody wants.

Well after thumbing through my book today and seeing his work it ignited that spark again so I thought I'd have a look at what sites are online along the same lines. Althought there are a few there was nothing difinitive, so i thought i'd take the first step and buy a domain. I searched for the obvious to start (well you never know) and funk me what a result a prefect .co.uk not the holy grail that is the .com but as near as.

Not only that but after a little searching I have found that there are several links that exist from other sites to this domain (clearly nobody checks anymore for dead links) and one of those is directly form Apple saying what a great site (the old one) is and giving it a full page on its creative section.

RESULT..

Thought i'd mention it because I have never had a result with domain names - anybody else struck lucky or am I alone??

tomson · 20-08-2003, 16:18

so you now own rolfharris.com? nice work

Mr Fred · 20-08-2003, 16:24

quality retort

tip of the hat

pixelpyro · 20-08-2003, 16:25

funny - but if you read the thread i said i managed to reg .co.uk not .com

Mr Fred · 20-08-2003, 16:37

how does the designer feel about you doing this

mikesullivan.co.uk - nice ring to it pixelpyro

cheers

mike_m · 20-08-2003, 17:38

sorry to hijack the thread, but i have to ask mike/japanmik - whats the story with all of your posts on the DO forum turning into aaron_guest or somesuch thing? Just being nosey....

oli · 20-08-2003, 17:49

now im interested - what designer could u possibley like that much u would buy his domain ??

dan · 20-08-2003, 18:59

TonyHart.co.uk

he never did put my picture up in his Gallery

Brown · 20-08-2003, 19:04

i used to playa game with my brother duing the gallery. we'd guess what the age of the person was before it came up. person who guessed closest to the age got to give the other a punch.

Brown · 20-08-2003, 19:08

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Originally posted by mike_mitry
sorry to hijack the thread, but i have to ask mike/japanmik - whats the story with all of your posts on the DO forum turning into aaron_guest or somesuch thing? Just being nosey....

just popped over whilst the admin was out, few changes here and there...

Brown · 20-08-2003, 19:23

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from www.tonyhart.co.uk

Because his career has spanned 48 years Tony is an icon to those generations who have grown up watching him create his artistic magic on tv. This makes him an ideal choice for personal appearances at conventions, trade fairs and promotions etc., in any part of the world.
He is still slim and instantly recognisable, and his bubbling enthusiasm and energy have remained unchanged over the years.

To Book Tony Hart, Contact Roc Renals at Tony Hart Enterprises, by any of the following means:

do you rekon he'd come round to my gaff and just sit in my lounge and draw like, stuff and shit if paid him enough? how much do you rekon? i say he'd do it for a monkey.

oli · 21-08-2003, 01:46

Quote:

Originally posted by Brown
just popped over whilst the admin was out, few changes here and there...

huh ?

tomson · 21-08-2003, 03:02

Quote:

Originally posted by pixelpyro
funny - but if you read the thread i said i managed to reg .co.uk not .com

a school boy error. so ashamed

pixelpyro · 21-08-2003, 03:32

As you should be tomson - now stand in the corner

sleepingfish · 21-08-2003, 04:36

lawrencellewelynbowen.co.uk

dan · 21-08-2003, 04:37

That's twice in as many days - this is not good

oli · 21-08-2003, 04:41

coincidence ?

sleepingfish · 21-08-2003, 04:42

20-08-2003, 15:55	#1 (permalink)
pixelpyro Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 658	Domain name result I've been toying with the idea of creating a tribute site to a designer that I have admired for as long as I became interested in design. However, in the past i have been confronted by the usual domain shortage leaving me with only the .info and .me.uk that nobody wants. Well after thumbing through my book today and seeing his work it ignited that spark again so I thought I'd have a look at what sites are online along the same lines. Althought there are a few there was nothing difinitive, so i thought i'd take the first step and buy a domain. I searched for the obvious to start (well you never know) and funk me what a result a prefect .co.uk not the holy grail that is the .com but as near as. Not only that but after a little searching I have found that there are several links that exist from other sites to this domain (clearly nobody checks anymore for dead links) and one of those is directly form Apple saying what a great site (the old one) is and giving it a full page on its creative section. RESULT.. Thought i'd mention it because I have never had a result with domain names - anybody else struck lucky or am I alone?? __________________ feel the heat.

20-08-2003, 16:25	#4 (permalink)
pixelpyro Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 658	funny - but if you read the thread i said i managed to reg .co.uk not .com __________________ feel the heat.

20-08-2003, 17:38	#6 (permalink)
mike_m Work faster microphone .. Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 1,709	sorry to hijack the thread, but i have to ask mike/japanmik - whats the story with all of your posts on the DO forum turning into aaron_guest or somesuch thing? Just being nosey.... __________________

20-08-2003, 17:49	#7 (permalink)
oli I Call Shenanigans™ Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Manchester, England. Posts: 9,665	now im interested - what designer could u possibley like that much u would buy his domain ?? __________________ Linked In :: Last.fm ..................

21-08-2003, 03:32	#14 (permalink)
pixelpyro Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 658	As you should be tomson - now stand in the corner __________________ feel the heat.

20-08-2003, 16:18	#2 (permalink)
tomson Black & Proud Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 3,275	so you now own rolfharris.com? nice work

20-08-2003, 16:24	#3 (permalink)
Mr Fred Magazines™ Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Glasgow.. Posts: 11,340	quality retort tip of the hat

20-08-2003, 16:37	#5 (permalink)
Mr Fred Magazines™ Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Glasgow.. Posts: 11,340	how does the designer feel about you doing this mikesullivan.co.uk - nice ring to it pixelpyro cheers

20-08-2003, 18:59	#8 (permalink)
dan Iris Folder Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: smokey Posts: 2,675	TonyHart.co.uk he never did put my picture up in his Gallery

20-08-2003, 19:04	#9 (permalink)
Brown volkswagen yellow & gold Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: london, england. Posts: 6,190	i used to playa game with my brother duing the gallery. we'd guess what the age of the person was before it came up. person who guessed closest to the age got to give the other a punch.

21-08-2003, 04:36	#15 (permalink)
sleepingfish css is for divs Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Norwich Posts: 4,512	lawrencellewelynbowen.co.uk

21-08-2003, 04:37	#16 (permalink)
dan Iris Folder Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: smokey Posts: 2,675	That's twice in as many days - this is not good

21-08-2003, 04:41	#17 (permalink)
oli I Call Shenanigans™ Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Manchester, England. Posts: 9,665	coincidence ?

21-08-2003, 04:42	#18 (permalink)
sleepingfish css is for divs Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Norwich Posts: 4,512

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