Our story so far.
The Story
At the heart of NAMEICA lies a passion for powerful, memorable branding—and it all started with one simple belief: a great name can change everything. Our founder, Ollie Smith, discovered this truth at just 18 years old when he launched his first venture, The Alcoholics, an after-hours beer delivery service so popular that the Prince’s Trust funded it.
Though licensing changes eventually closed that chapter, the experience ignited Ollie’s flair for naming and brand creation, setting him on a path that would see him build over 90 lead generation mini-brands for and become 33% owner of the UK’s second-largest lead generation company, before making a successful exit.
That same creative spark fueled the birth of ExpertSure, a B2B reviews and pricing hub designed to simplify procurement decisions, and many other profitable web brands. Time and again, Ollie’s instinct for short, distinctive names has driven growth, credibility, and trust—qualities that every great brand needs.
With NAMEICA, we bring decades of naming expertise to the domain market. We’ve hand-picked 1,300 premium, five- and six-letter domains, each chosen for its clarity, versatility, and memorability. Whether you’re launching a startup, refreshing an existing business, or securing your digital footprint, NAMEICA offers the perfect foundation: clean, concise, and instantly evocative domain names that set you apart.
The SEO Shift: Why Brandable Short Domains Matter Now
Over the past year, Google’s algorithm updates have grown increasingly punitive toward sites using keyword-rich anchor text, and a strong lean towards real brands.
Once a descriptive URL like “AccountantsLondon.co.uk” might have delivered a temporary SEO bump, today it risks penalties, long recovery times, and erosion of brand trust.
Now something like settol.com (a play on Settle, with great trademark potential) can work better.
Or you own a wake board store, moving away from onlinewakeboards.com to wyake.com could see your brand authority rocket, and you can likely protect that brand forever.
Publications and bloggers alike are reluctant to link to overly optimized, clunky domain names—they want links to neat, credible, and visually appealing brands.
As a result, savvy marketers and SEO professionals are pivoting toward brandable, short domains that look—and feel—like real brands. These concise names:
Build Trust Instantly. A five- or six-letter domain feels authoritative, clean, and memorable, boosting click-through rates and engagement.
Future-Proof Your SEO. Brandable domains avoid the over-optimization traps of keyword stuffing, keeping you safe from algorithmic downgrades.
Supercharge Digital PR. Journalists and influencers are far more likely to feature—and link to—a sleek, branded domain in their articles and social posts.
At NAMEICA, we saw this gap early and moved swiftly. Our curated collection of premium short domains is tailored for today’s digital landscape: perfect for PR campaigns, link-building initiatives, and any brand that wants to stand out without risking Google’s wrath.
Contact Us
Telephone: + 44 020 8163 4561
ollie@nameica.com
Capital house – 61 Amhurst Road – London – E8 1LL
Monday to Friday: 8am to 11pm UK Time
