Chances you know about ChatGPT, the chatbot, founded by OpenAI that has caught the fancy of everyone from developers, marketers, AI experts, and businesses. Now, there are a lot of predictions about how this savvy little bot will change the way we work. Given our love for domains, we thought we could take a look at how it can potentially affect domain names.
I also asked ChatGPT about its opinion on this and it was quite self-aware. More than I expected a bot or piece of software to be. Let’s dive in.
What is ChatGPT?
ChatGPT, a Large Language Model developed by OpenAI, has the potential to revolutionise the way we interact with technology and the internet. In simple terms, it’s like Siri or Alexa. It works on text-based input but can do a lot more than setting an alarm or turning on the music.
If you are new to the world of chatbots, you may also find our previous article ‘What Is a Chatbot and How Can You Use One?’ helpful
ChatGPT can Transform the Domain Registration Process
ChatGPT can enhance the domain name registration process and user experience.
Someone looking to create a website for their pet grooming business could ask ChatGPT to generate a list of domain names related to ‘pet grooming’ and it could suggest PawsitivelyGroomed.com or FurryFriendlyGrooming.com. This would make the process of finding the perfect domain name much easier, more efficient, and more conversational. It’s almost like talking to a person who is giving you ideas.
Imagine going from a regular domain search to a conversation with this chatbot, to come up with domain ideas.
While it only suggested .com domains, you can easily ask it to add country specific domains and new gTLDs to the mix.
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Find Memorable & User-Friendly Domain Names
In addition to improving the user experience of finding a domain name, it can also be used to generate domain name suggestions based on a user’s specific needs and preferences.
With the ability to understand natural language, it can generate a list of domain names that are most relevant to a particular brand or industry.
A company selling eco-friendly products could ask ChatGPT to generate a list of domain names related to ‘eco-friendly’ and it may suggest domains like ‘GreenEcoProducts.com’ or ‘EcoSustainableLiving.com’. This can help website owners choose a domain name that is both memorable and relevant to their target audience.
It can also help find user-friendly alternatives to a domain name. A user-friendly domain name is more likely to be remembered and shared, which can positively impact website traffic and improve SEO.
For example, ChatGPT could suggest ‘EasyGardeningTips.com’ instead of ‘ExpertGardeningAdvice.com’. It may appear dismal in the text but it certainly makes a big difference when you say it out loud in a conversation or over a phone call.
Help With Your Domain’s SEO
Another area where ChatGPT could have an impact on domain names is in the field of SEO.
Website owners can optimise their sites for search engines by asking ChatGPT to generate meta descriptions, titles, and other on-page content
Let’s take the pet grooming business we found a domain for, it could generate meta descriptions like ‘Get the best grooming services for your furry friend at PawsitivelyGroomed.com’ or ‘FurryFriendlyGrooming.com – Where your pet’s grooming needs come first’.
The Downside of ChatGPT and Domain Names
As with any new technology, there are a bunch of potential risks. One of them is the possibility of ChatGPT generating domain names that are similar to existing ones, leading to confusion and potential trademark infringement. ChatGPT’s artificial intelligence & the ability to generate a large number of domain name suggestions could lead to an increase in domain name squatting.
ChatGPT Domains – What You Must Know
chatgpt.eth sold on OpenSea for 6 ETH. According to binance.com and several other sources, this amounts to roughly $10,000.
OpenAI has filed a trademark application for ChatGPT, so domain investors or savvy users keen on registering ChatGPT domains might be infringing on the company’s trademark.
Conclusion
This latest innovation has the potential to significantly impact domain names in a variety of ways, but we’ll have to wait and watch to see how things evolve. Is it one of those fleeting tech fads or something that will change the way we do things?
Recent news shows that Microsoft has already injected AI into bing.com. Users are able to chat with Bing just like ChatGPT. Google has given us a preview of Bard, their AI assistant. We’ll have to wait and see if this becomes the ai tool of the decade or a Shakespearean tragedy.
Here’s what our Data and AI expert Dr. Pawel Rzeszucinski has to say about this:
“ChatGPT is jaw-droppingly good and frighteningly powerful at the same time. It’s arguably the best thing to appear on the AI stage since its inception a couple of decades ago. It is particularly good for tasks such as content writing, sparking for innovation, and ideas generation.
However, it is important to keep in mind that at the end of the day, it’s just an algorithm that was trained on the content of the internet, which includes both credible and untrustworthy sources. Therefore, it is not an oracle and the content it produces should always be fact-checked by qualified humans. Overall, it is a fantastic piece of technology but it is important to learn how to use it properly to gain the most benefits without causing harm.”
– Dr. Pawel Rzeszucinski
Until then you can use ChatGPT to find a domain name for you or write a song for you. Here’s what it wrote for me:
Verse 1:
I’ve got a name, it’s unique and it’s mine
It’s my online identity, a brand-new design
I’ll use it to create a website, with a click and a key
And share my ideas with the world, for all to see
Chorus:
Domain names, they’re the address to our dreams
A way to connect, to be part of a team
With a domain name, you can be whoever you wanna be
A blogger, a vlogger, or a business entity
Verse 2:
I’ll choose a domain extension, that fits my needs
A .com for commerce, a .info for my deeds
I’ll register it, and it’s mine to keep
A piece of online real estate, to share my thoughts and my creep
Chorus:
Domain names, they’re the address to our dreams
A way to connect, to be part of a team
With a domain name, you can be whoever you wanna be
A blogger, a vlogger, or a business entity
Bridge:
It’s the first step to online success
A way to make your presence felt, I must confess
So go and get yourself a domain name
And make your mark, in this online game
Outro:
Domain names, they’re the address to our dreams
A way to connect, to be part of a team
With a domain name, you can be whoever you wanna be
A blogger, a vlogger, or a business entity.
If you read all of it, you’re a certified domain nerd.
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Sources:
https://domaingang.com/domain-law/better-drop-your-chatgpt-domains-its-a-trademark/
https://cryptoslate.com/chatgpt-ens-domain-name-sells-for-over-10k/
