Will '3D' Revive The Domain Industry - 3D Domain Names (?)

not crazy about this one
.. unless you're going to be talking about 'Drawing' like a raffle or Lottery
.. even then ..
... r u within your 5 days?
(heh heh)

 

This is actually good news right here:


ESPN Wants ESPN3d.com Domain Name For New 3D Network

"Sports network asks arbitration panel to give it domain name for new 3D network.

Sports network ESPN has filed a complaint with National Arbitration Forum to get the domain name ESPN3d.com.

The company announced its new ESPN 3D network in January, saying that it would show 85 sporting events in 3D during its first year. The 3D broadcasting kicked off this month with matches from the World Cup, but the network still doesn’t have the ESPN3D.com domain name.

It turns out that Los Angeles company Ideal Entertainment registered the domain name back in 2006. It used GoDaddy’s Domains by Proxy service to shield its identity. But with the filing of the UDRP, the proxy service removed the whois mask. "

whole article here:
http://www.dncrunch.com/?p=5076

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I'm interested to see how this unfolds, but no matter how you look at it, it's a story that could help bring a lot of awareness to what we have been building.
One of the BIG DOGS is looking for their 3d Domain Name!!

... One of the Big Dogs THINKS that having a 3d Domain Name SEPARATE from their actual site IS a good idea.... regardless if it's a branded 3d name or not - it's STILL a 3d domain name that they WANT for their identity online.

Fingers Crossed all, this really could be a good thing.


Hope everybody's enjoying their weekend.

 

Not necessarily...
They may just want the domain to redirect type in traffic, they haven't said they are going to use it to host content... and TBH, I doubt they will.

After all . Reverse Whois: "ESPN, Inc." owns about 876 other domains. And how many of those 876 other domains do they actually use to host content?
Do they use any of them for anything other than a redirect?

http://www.espn.com/ redirects to http://espn.go.com/
And http://www.espn.com/3d/ redirects to http://espn.go.com/3d/ (which is probably where espn3d.com will get redirected to)

But they will be able to brand their 3d content as "ESPN 3D", and they could even tell people to visit espn3d.com, then just redirect the visitors to go.com.
So if they do promote the 3D domain, it will be a good thing.

But I think the main lesson here is, 3Dtrademark or trademark3D domains don't always pay off. (the whois already has ESPN INC as the owner)

Cheers
James

 

well if 3dmarkers.com can go to auction at 100 bucks you never know lmao

 

Check this video to see how 3D markers work (Crayola's product):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OGYTgrV3Hg

 

wasnt laughing at it just showing that its not that bad lol

just purchased
porn3d.info also

 

I think it has to do more with the .net for this name then anything...
... even strong .net's are pretty tough just yet

3dPC.net went for only $300
...disappointing because i have some fairly nice .net's that i can't see being better then 3dpc

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Nice job RD .. i hadn't seen this at all
... i think it's exactly what we had talked about much earlier in the thread, about how the marketing department of all these companies are going to look for a way to jump on the 3d market any way they can... i've seen 3d street chalk and 3d slip and slides... crazy stuff.
.. Good Luck To You RD!!

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These are all good points, i can't disagree with any of them really... and i believe the branding started as ESPN3 (maybe because they never owned ESPN3D.com) ... don't know if there are any plans of changing this at all... like i said - 'Fingers Crossed'

The story in and of itself can't possibly hurt us in any way, and agreed, if they DO actually start marketing ESPN3D it would help us tremendously, i think... I was just happy to see this in the news at all referring to a 3d domain name. Haven't seen many.

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What do you all think of this:

Cinema In 3d.com

i just recently grabbed this.
this is what Direct TV has named one of its new 3d channels
i checked the TM records and found nothing registered at all so it all seems clean, not to mention a generic term

For the most part, all of my names are TM free and generic
.. there are a couple of questionable ones i have, like 3dWINMO (3d windows mobile), but this also checked out as TM free at the time of purchase.
... 3dTVPLAY.com is another (nVidia)... myself and a couple of other members from this thread actually searched for any existing TM of that name and found nothing (This has since become bundled but is still one of my better performers due to a few sites linking in)

Njoy

 

yup.. me too!!

 

lol

A lame ad video like that isn't going to go viral.

Furthermore, it is very rare that commercial videos go viral in the first place. Idiots see a video of a dozen kittens go viral, hit 10 Million views and think "OMG! Viral is so powerful! I'll make a commercial video and FORCE it to go viral with my magical powers and rake in the money!!!111"

I just fail to see how a video consisting only of domain names flashing up on the screen is going to go viral.

 

Take your money outside and light it on fire instead.

The prime 3D domains were registered years ago. Mostly back in the 1990's and early 2000's. There were discussions of 3D domaining last summer with the news of the 3D movies coming out. If it ever made sense to pick up a few for modest reward speculation, it was back then. The second tier 3D domains were probably tapped at that time. Then Avatar came out and the latecomer threads like this one started up.

The ridiculous thing is that the latecomers who started buying in the last couple months of 2009 and early 2010 labeled themselves early entrants and visionaries. They quickly tapped the pool of so-so 3D domains and happily continued buying into garbage time.

 

yeh dub you have all the answers just as usual
who said anything about making that video viral ?
go back and read his post again!
like all things like this names were registered a long time ago and m8 thats where your wrong i have picked up names that were registered a long time ago just like many others here some have bought them and some have been lucky to catch a few drops right now is far too early to specualate the way you are come back in around a year or so and then maybe just maybe you can say what you want
no really go away and come back in a year
i would say around 99% of all the domains i own have now been paid for by 3d domains now that means as i have said before i lose nothing so as you say in your comment my money was well spent i now have around 200 domains that have paid for themselves and paid for the others i have also so thats a complete waste of money then ?

remember none of us here are shouting "wow we are going to be millionaires"

you might not like it and if you dont why keep visiting the thread ?

your points are invalid at this time

 

You have a good point mate. But you are missing one thing - 3D technology is entering into different (and new) markets and that's where we have got an opportunity to cash-in by registering the domain names related to those markets. Few years back, nobody would have even imagined 3D streaming on cellphones or 3D newspapers or 3D streaming of sports. Even home decorations will get a 3D touch now.
Isn't it worth a go to try finding some good 3D keyword domains like 3DPhones, 3DLaptops, 3DTvs, 3DStreaming, 3DWallpapers, 3DLogos etc.?

 

ok for 3d names being a waste of time heres something to chew on
3dgamez.com just sold for £1,665



Nintendo 3DS Idea Man Pulls Back Curtain on Handheld’s Capabilities

http://www.wired.com/gamelife/2010/...op+Stories+2))&utm_content=Google+Feedfetcher

 

I agree with you that this video will not and SHOULD not go viral .. i had NO INTENTIONS of that whatsoever... it's really not even that cool a video at all...
BUT
.. it's out there right now
.. and it's talking to people for me .. for us

don't ask me how or WHY, but that video is now being shared on about 40 different websites already.... (i swear - search for the title with quotes - you'll see)
now, again ..
NOT the greatest video... barely anything to look at except some silly little fish bouncing around the page.... and the flashing of 3d domain names.
... but 40 different websites have this being played on their websites... in a matter of a week or so.

and no - i know that's not what 'viral' is ... and no, it may never lead anyone to one particular sale after viewing it... i actually agree with you there
..
i JUST wanted to bring awareness to what's here... i don't care if it was only FIFTY people who saw that video... those FIFTY people are somehow much more 'aware' and keen to the 'idea' of having a 3d domain name... and that it COULD be a nice option
THAT's ALL.. if and WHEN more and more people start developing 3d websites and 3d domain names, we'll all be sitting pretty good

.. and if the current pace of people adding that video continues...
... and more n more people see it and start to become the slightest bit aware that having a '3d domain name' is something to at least consider...
.... then mission accomplished.

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and dubdub... i never called myself a visionary in any way
.. please go back and read my original post - i was completely genuine in my curiosity on the matter when i originally posted ( abit dramatic, perhaps, but genuinely curious). I certainly didn't have a ton of 3d domain names to be trying to shop or anything like that.. never had a motive... at that point, i had no idea if it was a good idea or not - i wrote WHY i thought it would be a good idea, or might be a good idea, but i never called myself a prophet, acted to be one or thought i was 'SO-o-o' cutting edge or anything.

as it turns out, ironicaly...
... mostly all of my future drops are the ones bought within that first month... my names actually got better the more i researched.
... i have some ten year old drops to throw in the mix too, but i still don't get the hang-up on 'aged domains'... it means NOTHING, except to a domainer, and really, i'm not exactly targeting domainers as my end-users when the time comes to start pushing, so what gives with that?

... i am not a domainer - i have stated that a hundred times.
.... i'm just opportunistic - i saw a little window, and would like to think i will make the most of it.. i'm hoping i'm more right than wrong - SIMPLE
.. i personally think i will come out on the right of this argument by story's end... so please sit tight and don't hide with the others when it comes to admit you were wrong.

... like this bit of news here...

WOW - HOLLAR DUB DUB!!!!
hahaha
.. NICE!
i was in on that bidding for a little while too .. can NOT believe it went that high!!!

Njoy all

 

That's because there was only two bidders, i'm sure if it was more exposed it will go for much more.

That's a nice sale.

 

...so-o-o-....

... i just added:

3DPCZ.com

 

If you are that wise enough to make all these conclusions, you should of be one of those early-comers and has registered premium domains... which usually means high dollars = and getting a life, a good one instead of reading other people discussions and be negative about it just to play the hero.
No offense nobody asked your for donation to register a "garbage domain", in other words it's not your business what other do with their money nor their own decisions, they are adult enough to pick what they want and do what they want. isn't that what your "support your country" is about?
I truly believe that you can still register decent names in nowdays and it's never too late: reason it's simple the life continues and new things come out all the time... so there's no exact rules for domaining in general.
One last thing: if you are making fun of this thread I don't see why you even checking and commenting on it. If you think you are a digital Jesus then you should definitely buy a Prius, I'm sure you can afford one.

 

Wow, that's a real good deal.

 

Really? I saw it at like $20 with about an hour to go. I'm not surprised by the top bid though. It's a strong domain in the one 3D niche that is somewhat promising.

I never said 3D domains are a waste of time. My crusading against 3D domaining is for noobs and perpetual noobs who are attracted to this stuff like a magnet and determined to flush their money down the toilet buying the greater than 99% of 3D domains that are hot trash.

One more thing... Three domains in your sig are problematic for .us since those domains are bound to certain moral standards. Porn and gambling .us domains are extremely risky to develop since the .us registry can confiscate the domains at any time. So Poker3D.us, 3DsexGames.us and 3Dadult.us are worthless.

 

Fair enough, but the point of the online biz forums is to put various viewpoints out there and help each other out. Your statement could apply to anything. If someone is talking about designing using only HTML, I guess I should mind my own business because they are an adult and have chosen to not use CSS. Right?