Pref Domain Names : Blog, Blogger, Hyphen

[kristian]

Hi Bloggers!

I'm making an effort to ease myself into the blogging world. This section of gg&j has given me some terrific ideas, as well as the impetus to get off my bum and join the blogging ranks.

Just a few questions about domain names.

Do you recommend the use of terms such as blog, blogger, bloggers, blogging in domain names (in anticipation of their spread in usage, like thumbs and tgp)?

I notice a few domains using a hyphen. Is the hyphen more preferable to grouping words together? A search engine thing?

In terms of recognition - and possibly intrinsic value - are certain blog terms more valuable than others? For instance, would it be better to have blog than blogger?

One reason I ask these questions is because I see a spread in the use of blogging terms. Hell, even my own mother knows about blogs. I'm assuming - rightly or wrongly - that having blogging terms in a domain name will aid brand recognition and intrinsic value.