what is your opinion of .tk domain names?

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by Waffleguy, Aug 14, 2007.

  1. #1
    They are free domain names, so they are extra tempting, but am I wasting my time promoting them???
     
    Waffleguy, Aug 14, 2007 IP
  2. Ponynugget

    Ponynugget Peon

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    #2
    I think so, yeah. The .tk ads instantly make a bad impression on the visitor, so it's unlikely that your site will go anywhere. I'd suggesting investing the $0.89 or whatever it is in a .info domain name. :)
     
    Ponynugget, Aug 14, 2007 IP
  3. DomainMagnate

    DomainMagnate Illustrious Member

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    #3
    they are useless

    ~MG
     
    DomainMagnate, Aug 14, 2007 IP
  4. SedNaX

    SedNaX Active Member

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    #4
    They are good for 10 year olds who make a site with freewebs and then make it shorter with .tk

    That adbar above the site makes it like one of the many sites in one big network, which it is, so your site won't look professional ever.
     
    SedNaX, Aug 14, 2007 IP
  5. cleanwater

    cleanwater Banned

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    #5
    Yes,they are not worth to invest time.
     
    cleanwater, Aug 14, 2007 IP
  6. RegalPower

    RegalPower Banned

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    #6
    i don't like these domains at all...i just avoid them
     
    RegalPower, Aug 14, 2007 IP
  7. nikolaalx

    nikolaalx Well-Known Member

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    #7
    all domains beside the .com suck ass
     
    nikolaalx, Aug 14, 2007 IP
  8. johnxstone

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    #8
    They're fine if you're 14 and need a TLD for your 1337 clanz. But as an adult, it's .com or nothing. It's $9 a year at the most for a .com, splurge a little...
     
    johnxstone, Aug 14, 2007 IP
  9. chumer

    chumer Banned

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    #9
    they are useless for me.
     
    chumer, Aug 14, 2007 IP
  10. WatchOut

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    #10
    I don't think a Webmaster should ever turn to a .tk domain, especially not if it is for business use. Domains are rather cheap these days, so why turn to .TK's when you're able to get .com's for cheap prices.

    Meti
     
    WatchOut, Aug 14, 2007 IP
  11. The Webmaster

    The Webmaster IdeasOfOne

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    #11
    Well .tk brought me here, where I am now... :)
    My first ever site - http://www.egreetings.tk/

    I keep this site running as it is my inspiration. It reminds me, this is what I started from..

    When I made that site, I was a student, $16 (That time) for a domain name was too much for me, besides I didn't have a CC to buy one..

    So It all depends on your determination.. If you are determined to grow, to progress, even.tk can be a very good start.

    But going with a commercial TLD such as .com, .net is always better...
     
    The Webmaster, Aug 14, 2007 IP
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  12. juniper

    juniper Well-Known Member

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    #12
    they are useless and unattractive
     
    juniper, Aug 14, 2007 IP
  13. SedNaX

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    #13
    you can get a .info for less than a candy bar, and a .com for less than 3 beers, so eat or drink a bit less for one day and you've got yourself that domain.

    You don't need to have a CC anymore, only a paypal account, add some money from your bank and you're done ;)
     
    SedNaX, Aug 15, 2007 IP
  14. ravianz

    ravianz Notable Member

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    #14
    i had also initiated with a free .tk domain so they are not totally worthless but for some people, its like doing early school classes to do masters
     
    ravianz, Aug 15, 2007 IP
  15. Waffleguy

    Waffleguy Well-Known Member

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    I'm just wondering how much that egreeting site makes you per month? It looks pretty well done for your first site.
     
    Waffleguy, Aug 17, 2007 IP
  16. AugustineCruze

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    #16
    My opinion of .tk domain extensions is HORRIBLE unless you purchase domain instead using the free one.
     
    AugustineCruze, Aug 17, 2007 IP
  17. samantha pia

    samantha pia Prominent Member

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    #17
    they take to long to fill in the form to get one, you can pay $0.99 for a .info domain with paypal, faster than setting up a .tk account/site
     
    samantha pia, Aug 17, 2007 IP
  18. The Webmaster

    The Webmaster IdeasOfOne

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    $8-$10 a month...

    I do not look over it now.. It just runs itself.
     
    The Webmaster, Aug 17, 2007 IP
  19. Brennan

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    #19
    For people who don't have any money it can be ideal for although they aren't professional and I wouldn't use a company is they had a .tk domain.
     
    Brennan, Aug 17, 2007 IP
  20. faldo29

    faldo29 Active Member

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    #20
    Are you using .tk for a personal site such as your hobbies etc? If that's the purpose, sure do it.

    But if you're setting up a domain for business, a .tk will make you look cheap and unprofessional. It's about as bad as a site with a legitimate domain and then finding out later that their contact email is on a yahoo or hotmail account!:eek:

    Just my 2¢.
     
    faldo29, Aug 17, 2007 IP