Premium Domains

Discussion in 'Domain Names' started by LightFont, Nov 6, 2006.

  1. #1
    Can someone explain to me what a premium domain is? Thanks!
     
    LightFont, Nov 6, 2006 IP
  2. RCO

    RCO Peon

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    a name that will go for a premium price
     
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  3. Freebies

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    The simplest way to judge what a premium domain is is to use the common rule that a domain is worth as much as someone is willing to pay for it. Thus, many domain names which are short, typically three letter popular acronyms and single word .coms are almost always considered premium. However it’s all in the eye of the beholder.

    Here’s a list of the top ten selling domain names for last week:

    1. Gays.com $500,000
    2. Cafe.com $300,000
    3. UncleSam.com $185,750
    4. SPN.com €95,000 = $121,266
    5. Yonkers.com $70,750
    6. Series.com $45,500
    7. Online-Gambling.co.uk €35,000 = $44,657
    8. USGrants.com $40,000
    9. Ostomy.com $37,361
    10. VacationPlans.com $35,700

    And here’s a listing for the top ten so far in ‘06

    1. Diamond.com $7,500,000
    2. NAV.no 4.375 million Norwegian kroner $717,978
    3. On.com $635,000
    4. Macau.com $550,000
    5.
    tie Gays.com $500,000
    5.
    tie Wrestling.com $500,000
    5.
    tie Bike.com $500,000
    5.
    tie Blue.com $500,000
    9. Sex.net $454,500
    10. Templates.com $450,000

    Of course it’s easy to see why a domain such as Sex.net would sell for about 1/30 of what it’s .com version did but Nav.no a Norwegian top level domain going for $717,978 does seem a little overgenerous.

    There is also "Type in" traffic to consider. I have owned domain names that generated more than 600 type ins in a day. That's all free traffic, without the need to advertise.

    Stats: provided by DNJournal.com

    These are just some examples of premium domain names.

    Best wishes,
    Kimmy
     
    Freebies, Nov 6, 2006 IP
  4. LightFont

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    Hmm would you consider WarAnvil.Com a Premium Domain?
     
    LightFont, Nov 6, 2006 IP
  5. sarahk

    sarahk iTamer Staff

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    I wouldn't have thought so. It's two words, but not a common phrase (where I'm from). It may mean something to gamers - may be a brand for instance - but then it's vulnerable to the lifecycle of the game.
     
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  6. ScottFish

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    Premium names:

    Brandable
    Keywords
    Receive typein traffic

    If you have all 3 of those qualities, it's a premium name.
     
    ScottFish, Nov 6, 2006 IP
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  7. LightFont

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    what you mean.

    You know War in the old days they used swords and stuff??

    Well swords are made from Anvils...
    War Anvils???

    Anvils that are for war...
     
    LightFont, Nov 6, 2006 IP
  8. sarahk

    sarahk iTamer Staff

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    Yeah, I get the association, but it's not "obvious" and premium domains have "obvious" names.
     
    sarahk, Nov 6, 2006 IP
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    I agree with ScottFish, domain extensions is another factor to consider.
     
    kingster, Nov 6, 2006 IP