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.io domains for tech

Discussion in 'Domain Names' started by dave2013, Feb 9, 2015.

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    Wanted to see what others thought about the .io extension. Is gaining some steam and creating quite a buzz in the tech industry. Many new startups are using the extension, here are some reasons why:

    The Benefits of Using a .IO:

    1. It’s a unique extension compared to generic TLDs, which can help a startup stand out from a marketing perspective.
    2. It’s shorter than three-letter gTLDs, while being different, which makes it easy to remember.
    3. It’s just starting to become popular, which means it’s pretty likely you’ll get the name you want.
    4. In the tech and software development world, I/O means input/output, so .IO is particularly relevant to that audience.
    5. You can create cool domain hacks with .IO, like scenar.IO or pistach.IO.

     
    dave2013, Feb 9, 2015 IP
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    pthomasgarcia Greenhorn

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    I don't have any .io domains. They cost a significant amount to register. Someday, maybe ... when I've done a little better for myself with the .com domains that I have in my portfolio. I recognize the trend with .io domains though. I listened to a recent DomainSherpa episode and the host said he had sold seo.io and php.io for a nice sum, which doesn't surprise me at all. However, I'm not sure how .io domains that are not in some way tech industry related would do. My guess is that they wouldn't be near as popular or successful. bedspreads.io? Hmm...
     
    pthomasgarcia, Feb 20, 2015 IP
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    turbosatan Well-Known Member

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    yep £70 a year from 123-reg. possibly a bit cheaper elsewhere but still a big investment.

    although as above the I-O inidcator makes it a nice sounding domain and it has tech connotations
     
    turbosatan, Feb 20, 2015 IP
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    dave2013 Well-Known Member

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    $30 at namecheap, not bad if you have the name developed
     
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    We registered China.IO 10 years ago (2015-07-21), not sure about whether "Country Name + .IO" can still be registered now or not.
     
    iisp.hk, Mar 11, 2015 IP
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    dave2013 Well-Known Member

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    yes there are still some available and city names. Currently tech, web, design domains are hot.
     
    dave2013, Mar 18, 2015 IP
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    Apart from, its input/output meaning. There is one big thing of .io domain is it gives the word great pronunciation, for example:

    Name.io = Nameio
    Book.io = Bookio
    Money.io = Moneyio
    Cheap.io = Cheapio
    Sell.io = Sellio
    Discount.io = Discountio
     
    alex06295, Mar 21, 2015 IP
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    chiquito Well-Known Member

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    http://temok.com/country/domain/british%20indian%20ocean%20territory/.io-domains

    60$ a year for .io extension , is this a good price
     
    chiquito, Mar 27, 2015 IP
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    dave2013 Well-Known Member

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    It's only $35 at namecheap
     
    dave2013, Mar 27, 2015 IP
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    vsachin099 Greenhorn

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    Please check this link .. Most Expensive Domain Names
     
    vsachin099, Jul 5, 2015 IP