PE Rollups and VC Portfolios: Standardizing Product Names and Domains

One taxonomy, clear redirects, strong email posture.

TL;DR

  • Choose a naming architecture and apply it consistently.
  • Adopt a TLD policy; default to .com for B2B properties.
  • Centralize DNS, TLS, and DMARC with access controls.

Conventions

  • ProductOS.com pattern for platform‑style tools.
  • Subdomain rules for docs, app, and status.
  • ccTLD handling for targeted markets when justified.

M&A playbook

  • Diligence: chain of title and escrowed transfers.
  • Redirect trees that preserve SEO and user bookmarks.
  • Conflict resolution across product lines and regions.

See also

FAQ

  • Keep legacy domains alive?Yes—301 them and keep email aliases for existing users.
  • When to consolidate?After clear ownership and redirect mapping across the stack.
  • Microsites or redirects?Redirect unless there is a clear search intent case for a microsite.
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