.info domains is it worth?

Discussion in 'Domain Names' started by seolion, Mar 2, 2006.

  1. #1
    Hi,

    I am seeing lot of .info domains these days mostly because its cheap. but how will be the value of a .info domain witha good keyword on it?
     
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  2. daredashi

    daredashi Well-Known Member

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    as such if domain is keyword reach it doesn't make difference in TLD. (only regional TLDs make difference in respetive region)

    but technically .info domains take more time for lookup adding "extra overheads" in finding name servers. also chances of having glue at parent name servers. (doesn't make any diffrence lookups but are suggested in RFCs)
    for .info this overhead is arround 200- 300 ms while for .com its only 1 - 5 ms
    this definately makes difference in speed of site.
     
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  3. seolion

    seolion Active Member

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    Thats a new information for me. thanks
     
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  4. dcristo

    dcristo Illustrious Member

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    Premium .info domains are selling in the 4 figure range. Funds.info sold for 22,000 or so, as reported on dnjournal.com
     
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    When they stop give .info free air, it will slowly decrease in popularity.
     
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  6. dcristo

    dcristo Illustrious Member

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    I beg to differ.

    With all the other good extensions taken, and with the internet being an "info" resource, I think .info registrations will only increase.
     
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  7. TooHappy

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    .info domains can help you rank high and bring in a lot of cash. Don't pass it up, plus the price can't be beat!
     
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  8. amitpatel_3001

    amitpatel_3001 Results Follow Patience

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    When i entered this field i didnt get any good .com's so 1st registered a .info which cost me the same as .com
    my 1st .info site www.studydirect.info is ranking good and i never saw any BIG difference between .com/.info
    Only that people forget to add .info, due to the habit of pressing Ctrl-Enter and directed towards .com extension
     
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  9. Mia

    Mia R.I.P. STEVE JOBS

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    I would say if you have :

    Lotsof.info
    or
    info.info

    you are on your way. Other than that it is just another way for ICANN to make money.
     
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  10. dcristo

    dcristo Illustrious Member

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    #10
    :confused:
     
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    Skribblez Notable Member

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    You can't go wrong with .info's ;) they're only $2.00 (at most registrars) :) and they seem to sell really well as developed sites.
     
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  12. amitpatel_3001

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    Which site gives for 2$?
    that too by paypal?
    I need some
     
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    dcristo Illustrious Member

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    #13
    domainsite.com has a $1.99 .info promotion.
     
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    Do they accept paypal?
     
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    dcristo Illustrious Member

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    yes they do, checkout their site.
     
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    I would only buy them if it was infomation about something really.
     
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    Whiz.in gives for $1.75 ... & they accept paypal
     
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    And whats the cost at the time of renewal?
     
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    Renewal costs are high for .info, but you can transfer it to another registrar later and get one year renewal

    Current renewal fee is $7.99, but it will go down to $7.49 in 6 months on whiz.in
     
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  20. PC101

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    Howdy!

    .INFO suits informational type sites and a lot of people are using them for ppc.

    They look good too when someone types into a SE something like... insurance info, care info, etc...etc...

    Lyte
     
    PC101, Mar 8, 2006 IP
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