.Mobi is it worth it?

Discussion in 'Domain Names' started by tyagman, Jun 12, 2007.

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    I own some one word .mobi's and .mobi's that have high potential but was it all worth it, are they the next big .com? Should I sell all of them now on speculation?
     
    tyagman, Jun 12, 2007 IP
  2. ReadyToGo

    ReadyToGo Peon

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    #2
    .mobi will never become .com. However, the extension does have some potential, and many corporations have already developed their .mobi names.
     
    ReadyToGo, Jun 12, 2007 IP
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    I say they aren't worth it unless you hold on to them for quite some time and then it will only be because .com isn't affordable by mortals. I don't think you'll see type in traffic on .mobi any time soon. IMO nothing will replace .com

    What do Frank Schilling and other domainers say? Check out their blogs, they know a lot more about domains than just about anyone else!

    http://frankschilling.typepad.com/my_weblog/
    http://www.ricksblog.com/
    http://www.conceptualist.com/

    This is a good interview with Frank Schilling by Aaron Wall (SEO Book)
    http://www.seobook.com/archives/002242.shtml
     
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  4. ReadyToGo

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    Rick has invested at least 6 figures into .mobi.
     
    ReadyToGo, Jun 12, 2007 IP
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    I bought a .mobi but dont know what to do with it now.

    What is it anyway? is the .mobi for "mobile" can you make a special "mobile" site and put it up so people can brows it from their phones?
    that would be cool.
    is there any software of programs tha can make a .mobi site easily?
     
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    pappybro Banned

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    I dont think .mobi is as good as .com , .com is known by all , but many net noobs , don't even know , .biz , .mobi , so they hardly find target to that domains.
     
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  7. ReadyToGo

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    Yes, mTLD requires all .mobi domains to be accessible from mobile devices.
     
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    Zerosleep Established User

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    Wont recommend using .mobi for now
    .coms are well known all over so better choose .coms than .mobis ;)
     
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    they are OK for speculation
     
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    htmlindex Prominent Member

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    .mobi will never be as popular as .com, but it has a great potential for future growth. It is for mobile devices & is only about 8 months old with some great sales
     
    htmlindex, Jun 13, 2007 IP
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    Mobi upside potential is amazing. More phone users than PC in less than 5 years equals huge future Mobi click revenues and sales. I would hold for the longterm, as Mobi's are a nice addition to any diversified portfolio. All the good ones are gone, so the value is there, even if artificial.
     
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    Correct. I have some domains .mobi for the future, today they don´t have price, maybe in the future.
     
    sarampion, Jun 13, 2007 IP