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Large Companies That Own Generic Domain Names
Large companies realize that owning a generic domain name can provide enormous benefits, including: trust, authority, type-in traffic, branding, search engine ranking, cost savings on future marketing, and many more.
Below are some large companies that own generic domain names. If you see any missing, be sure to suggest them in the comments.
1800Contacts – ContactLenses.com, Contacts.com, EyeCare.com, Glasses.com
1800Flowers – Flowers.com
21st Century Insurance – 21st.com
A&E Television Networks – History.com
A&W Concentrate Company – RootBeer.com
Abbott Labs – InfantFormula.com, RA.com
ACH Food Companies – Tones.com
Adobe – Director.com, ESignature.com, Flash.com
Alcoa – Aluminum.com
Allianz – Fusion.com
Amazon – Clothing.com, Endless.com, Triangulate.com
American City Business Journals – Portfolio.com
American Express – Open.com, Serve.com
American Woodmark Corp. – Cabinetry.com
Anderson Rentals – Potty.com
Anheuser-Busch – DesignatedDriver.com
Ansaldo STS – Switch.com
Answers Corp. – Answers.com
AOL – Advertising.com, Flipper.com, Games.com, Love.com, Seed.com, When.com
Apple – Airport.com, Apple.com, Carbon.com, Newton.com, Next.com
AstraZeneca – AcidReflux.com, GERD.com, PurplePill.com
Atari – Shiny.com
A.T. Cross – Cross.com
AT&T – FastAccess.com, Mobile.com, WebHosting.com
Autobytel Inc – Car.com
Aubuchon Hardware – HardwareStore.com
Avis Budget – AutoRental.com, RentaCar.com
Banco Popular – Popular.com
Bank of America – Loans.com
Barnes and Noble – Book.com, Books.com
Bass Pro Shops – Archery.com, Ducks.com, Hunting.com, Tackle.com
Bayer – Aspirin.com, Impotence.com, MultipleSclerosis.com, NoFleas.com, WonderDrug.com
Berkshire Hathaway – Genre.com
Bissell – Steamer.com
Bodog Media – Slots.com
Boeing – NewAirplane.com
Bosch – Digestion.com
Box, Inc. – Box.com
Bridgestone – TireSafety.com
British Sky Broadcasting Group – Sky.com
Broadway – Theater.com
Brown Shoe Company – Shoes.com
Bumble Bee Foods – Tuna.com
Burlington Coat Factory – Coat.com
CA – Security.com
Caesars Entertainment – Casinos.com
Calvin Klein – Bras.com, Underware.com
Campbell Soup Company – Soups.com
Cargill – Bread.com
Carl’s Jr (CKE Restaurants) – Burgers.com
CBS – Auctions.com, Browser.com, Builder.com, Buying.com, Chat.com, com.com, Community.com, Computers.com, Download.com, Downloads.com, Freeware.com, Gaming.com, Help.com, Kids.com, Labs.com, MarketPlace.com, MP3.com, News.com, Online.com, Radio.com, Search.com, Shareware.com, Shopper.com, Silicon.com, Store.com, TV.com, Updates.com, Upload.com, Welcome.com
CDW – Warehouse.com
Cendant – CarRentals.com, Lodging.com, TimeShares.com
Christian Science – Spirituality.com
Cisco – Compatible.com
Citibank – Finance.com, Mortgage.com, StudentLoan.com
Citrix – Cloud.com
CityBreak – Visit.com
CKE Restaurants – Burgers.com
Classified Ventures, LLC – Apartments.com, Auto.com, Cars.com
Clorox – Bleach.com, Grease.com
CNET – Download.com, Help.com, News.com, TV.com
CNN/Time Inc. – Money.com, Mutual-Funds.com
Coca-Cola – Burn.com
Comodo – DNS.com
Comscore – Persuasion.com
Conair Corp. – HairTrimmer.com
Condé Nast – Allure.com, Brides.com, Concierge.com, Details.com, Flip.com, Glamour.com, Gourmet.com, GQ.com, NewYorker.com, Portfolio.com, Style.com, Wired.com
ConvaTec – Incontinence.com
Cooper Industries – Strut.com
Corel – Designer.com
Daimler AG – TruckStore.com
Dell – CloudComputing.com, FastLane.com, FogLight.com, Quest.com
Deluxe – Checks.com, FastLane.com, FogLight.com, Quest.com
Diageo – Malts.com, Rum.com, Scotch.com
Dick’s Sporting Goods – Runners.com, SportGear.com, SportsGear.com
Discount Tire Company – Tires.com
Discovery Comm. – Animal.com, Turbo.com
DISH Network – Dish.com
Disney – Dig.com, Family.com, Go.com, Kid.com, Video.com
Dreyer’s – FrozenYogurt.com, IceCream.com
Drugstore.com – Beauty.com
E! Online – Gossip.com
EarthLink – Pipeline.com
Ebay – Half.com, X.com
Eli Lilly – ADHD.com, BipolarDisorder.com, Fleas.com
Elkay – Sink.com
Enterprise Rent-A-Car – RentalCar.com
ESPN – CollegeGameDay.com, Scrum.com
ESS Data Recovery – DataRecovery.com
Expedia – CarRentals.com
Fandango – Movie.com, Movies.com
Fayette Electric Cooperative – Kilowatt.com
Fidelity – 401k.com, 529Plan.com, 529Plans.com, Funds.com, Retire.com
Fixodent – Dentures.com
Food Network – Food.com
Franmara – CorkScrews.com
Frito Lay – Walkers.com
Fruit of the Loom, Inc. – Fruit.com
F-Secure – VirusProtection.com
FTD – Florist.com
G&J Holdings – Candy.com
Gambrinus Company – Shiner.com
General Electric – AutoLeasing.com, CarLeasing.com, Coincidence.com, Ecomagination.com, Oxygen.com, TransportationServices.com
General Re – ReInsurance.com
Genesis Healthcare – Rehab.com
Giftco, Inc. – Gifts.com
GlaxoSmithKline – Asthma.com, AsthmaControl.com, Bipolar.com, ColdSore.com, Depression.com, Diabetes.com, Heartburn.com, HeartHealth.com, Helix.com, Osteoporosis.com, Reflux.com, RestlessLegs.com, SkinInfection.com, Sleeplessness.com, ToothBrush.com
Google – Android.com, Deja.com, Dodgeball.com, Duck.com, Hello.com, Jot.com, Keyhole.com, Urchin.com
Guardian – WholeLifeInsurance.com
Guthy-Renker – Acne.com
H&R Block – TaxCut.com
Hallmark – Easter.com, Greetings.com
Hammacher Schlemmer – Stores.com
Hanes – PantyHose.com
Harley Davidson – Hog.com
Hasbro – Game.com
Health Magazine/Time Inc. – Health.com
Hewlett Packard Company – Mercury.com, Tandem.com
Hidden Valley – Eating.com ,Salad.com
History Channel – History.com
Honda – Motorcycles.com, Scooters.com
Hotels.com L.P – Hotels.com
HRS – Hotel-Reservation.com, Hotel-Reservierung.de, WellnessHotels.com
IAC Corporation – Ask.com, Dictionary.com, Green.com, Match.com, Reference.com, Thesaurus.com
Imaging Technology Inc. – Imaging.com
InFocus Projectors – Projectors.com
Intel – Chips.com, Netbook.com, PC.com
Intuit – Apps.com, Banking.com, Payroll.com
Iowa State University – Cyclones.com
JC Penny – Delicates.com, Gift.com
Johnson and Johnson – Antacids.com, Baby.com, Cancer.com, Cholesterol.com, GetWell.com, Hepatitis.com, Obesity.com, Pregnancy.com, ThePill.com, WomansHealth.com,
YeastInfection.com
JP Morgan Chase – BestMarkets.com
Kao Brands – DrySkin.com
KAY Jewelers – Gold.com
Knorr – Soup.com
Kraft Foods – Bologna.com, Dessert.com, Dinners.com, EatHealthy.com, EatingHealthy.com, HotCereal.com, Jello.com, LowFat.com, Mayonnaise.com, Pickles.com, Puddings.com, Beverages.com, CreamCheese.com, Sauces.com
K-Swiss – TennisShoes.com
Lafarge – DryWall.com
Land O’ Lakes – Baking.com
Landor – Branding.com
LendingTree.com – RE.com, Tree.com
Lexis Nexis – Lawyers.com
Life Alert – Promptly.com
MacNeil Automotive – Mats.com
Mannigton Mills – Floors.com
Map and Globe LLC – WorldMaps.com
Market Leader, Inc. – RealEstate.com
Mars – PetCare.com
Mastercard – Priceless.com
McAfee – FirstAid.com
McGraw-Hill – Construction.com, Levels.com, Sweets.com
MedImmune – Flu.com
Medtronic – Back.com, Pacemakers.com
Merck – BoneLoss.com, CervicalCancer.com
Merck Serono – AllergyRelief.com, Alzheimers.com, Fertility.com
Merriam Webster – Collegiate.com, SpellCheck.com, Word.com
Merrill Corp. – Document.com
Microsoft – CashBack.com, Docs.com, GPS.com, Investor.com, Juice.com, Live.com, Office.com, Start.com, Surface.com
Miller Electric – Welder.com
Minnesota Public Radio – Audiences.com
Moody’s Corporation – Economy.com
Mondelez International – CookieJar.com
Monster – Admissions.com, Jobs.com, Military.com
National Geographic – Documentary.com
National Honey Board – Honey.com
National Pen Co. – Pens.com
NatPay – DirectDeposit.com
Navteq – Navigation.com, Traffic.com
NBA – Heat.com
Navy Recruiting Command – Navy.com
NBTY – Vitamins.com
Nestle – Meals.com
Newell Rubbermaid – AugerBit.com, Coolers.com, Drapery.com, JackSaw.com, SpadeBit.com, TackleBoxes.com, ToolBoxes.com, ToughTools.com, ViseGrip.com,
YouthSeats.com
New York Community Bancorp Inc – Checking.com, HomeEquity.com
Nissan – Z.com
Northwestern Mutual – LifeInsurance.com
Novartis – AlzheimersDisease.com, GenitalHerpes.com, RespiratoryHealth.com, Shingles.com
Nunes Co. – Lettuce.com, Salads.com, Vegetables.com
NXP Semiconductors – SemiConductors.com
Office Depot – OfficeSupplies.com
Old Country Buffet – Buffet.com
Oracle – Agile.com, Distinction.com, Learn.com, Network.com, Retail.com, Sales.com, ServiceProvider.com, Think.com
Orange Brand Services Limited – Orange.com
Orbitz – Lodging.com, Trip.com
Otis Elevators – Elevator.com, Escalator.com, Lift.com
P&G – BabyDiapers.com, Cavities.com, Clean.com, Condition.com, Conditioner.com, Dandruff.com, DentalCare.com, Dentures.com, Dishes.com, Laundry.com, Nails.com,
ShowerGel.com, Tissue.com, Toothpaste.com, Towels.com
Pacific Coast Feather Company – DownComforters.com, Featherbeds.com
Peets Coffee & Team – Coffee.com
Pentair Inc. – Pumps.com
PETA – Circuses.com
PetSmart – DogFood.com, Dogs.com, Pets.com, Pets.com
Pfizer – Arthritis.com
Pharmavite – Vitamin.com
Philips – SemiConductors.com, Speech.com
Porta John – Toilets.com
Pro Developments GmbH & Co – Platinum.com
Progressive Insurance – DriveInsurance.com
Purdue Pharma – Pharma.com
Procter and Gamble – DentalCare.com, Laundry.com, Nails.com, ShowerGel.com, Tissue.com, Toothpaste.com, Towels.com
Qualcomm Inc. – Plaza.com
Quidsi (acquired by Amazon) – Diapers.com, Look.com, Soap.com
QuinStreet Inc. – Insurance.com, Insure.com, Internet.com
Qwest – Q.com
Ragú – Eat.com
Ralph Lauren – Polo.com, Rugby.com
Resource Nation – Business.com
Reynolds Foil, Inc. – OvenBags.com
Roche – FluFacts.com, RheumatoidArthritis.com, Weightloss.com
Rocky Mountain Bicycles – Bikes.com
Rolls-Royce – Allison.com
Roto Rooter – Plumber.com
Russian Standard Co. – Vodka.com
Salesforce.com – Chatter.com, Data.com, Database.com, Desk.com, Do.com, Force.com, Site.com, Social.com, Work.com
Sandviks HOP – Hop.com
Sanofi-Aventis – Allergy.com, Hypertension.com, Influenza.com, Parkinsons.com, Stroke.com, Vaccines.com
SAP – Duet.com
Sara Lee – IcedCoffee.com
SC Johnson – Pledge.com, Ticks.com
Scripps Networks – Food.com
Select Comfort – Beds.com
Sempra Energy – LNG.com
SGS Canada Inc. – Assayers.com
Shell – Benzene.com, Detergents.com
Sherwin Williams – Painting.com, PaintingContractors.com
Siemens – Ultrasound.com
Silicon Labs – Integration.com
Sanofi Pasteur – Tuberculosis.com
Société Générale – Warrant.com, Warrants.com
Sony – Station.com
Southwestern-Great American, Inc – FundRaising.com
Speedway SuperAmericas – Gasoline.com
Sports Endeavors – Lacrosse.com, Soccer.com
STANDS4 LLC – Abbreviations.com, Acronyms.com
State Farm Insurance – NowWhat.com
Stillwater Designs – Kicker.com
Sunglass Hut – Shades.com
Sun Microsystems – Network.com, ServiceProvider.com
Sylvan Learning – Ivy.com, Educate.com
Symantec – Ghost.com, Van.com
Takeda – Gout.com
The American Institute of Balance – Dizzy.com
The HV Food Products Company – Salad.com
The Men’s Wearhouse – FormalWear.com, Tux.com
The Press Democrat – Winery.com
The Quaker Oats Company – Snacks.com
Thomson Reuters – Trademark.com
Time, Inc. – Health.com, Money.com, Mutual-Funds.com
TLC Vision – Lasik.com
T-Mobile – Aerial.com
Tower Records – Tower.com
Toyota – SalesEvent.com
Toys-R-Us – Toys.com
Travelex – Escapes.com
Travelocity – Reservations.com, Vacations.com
TravelZoo – Fly.com
Trend Micro – AntiVirus.com
Tribune Technology LLC – ForSaleByOwner.com
Trustwave – Breach.com
Uhaul – Trailer.com
Unilever – BakingSoda.com, Eat.com, LoveAffair.com, MouthWash.com ,PeanutButter.com, Sauce.com, Softener.com, Soup.com
United States Bowling Congress – Bowl.com
USG – Plaster.com
Vail Resorts – SkiRentals.com, Snow.com
Valpak – Savings.com
Vasco Data Security – Authentication.com
Vermeer – Trencher.com
Viacom International Inc. – Film.com
Visit Technology Group – Visit.com
Viva Group, Inc – Rent.com
Warnaco – Bras.com, Underwear.com
Weather Channel – Weather.com
Web.com Group, Inc. – Leads.com, Register.com, Web.com
WebMediaBrands – Internet.com
Wedding Channel – Weddings.com
Wells Fargo – Strong.com
Whirlpool – ConsumerFinance.com, FoodProcessors.com, MicrowaveOven.com, TrashCompactor.com
Wilson Art – CounterTops.com
Winchester – Ammunition.com
Wildgame Innovations – Feeders.com
Wolters Kluwer – DrugFacts.com
Woodway – Treadmills.com
Wrigley – Spearmint.com
Wyndham Worldwide – Timeshares.com
Xerox – ColorPrinters.com, Documents.com
XO Group Inc. – Weddings.com
Yahoo – Broadcast.com
Zappos – Clothes.com
Zildjian – Cymbals.com
I would start with the name then the company.