.ws

Discussion in 'Domain Names' started by dmi, Oct 13, 2007.

  1. #1
    How much is .ws respectful and worth these days?

    I was going to register a domain name. It turned out that all were taken except .ws so I was wondering should I buy it or not...

    What do you guys think about it?
     
    dmi, Oct 13, 2007 IP
  2. The Emirates Gallastico

    The Emirates Gallastico Banned

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    No idea... I did the same, bought Footballer.ws but the highest I've received for it is $10, only about $3 above reg fee... :(
     
    The Emirates Gallastico, Oct 13, 2007 IP
  3. dmi

    dmi Well-Known Member

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    Looks like it sucks. You cannot sell it. And what are the odds that someone will type domain.ws in their browser? Close to 0.
     
    dmi, Oct 13, 2007 IP
  4. 261275

    261275 Peon

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    #4
    Some recent sales to give you an indication.

    Bride ws $130 Sep 07 Sedo Auction 1 5 N N http://Bride.ws Sedo
    DownloadRingtones ws $100 Sep 07 Afternic 2 17 N N http://DownloadRingtones.ws Afternic
    Sms ws $2,500 Aug 07 Sedo Auction 1 3 N N http://Sms.ws Sedo
    Networks ws $100 Aug 07 Sedo Auction 1 8 N N http://Networks.ws Sedo
    Hosts ws $61 Aug 07 Sedo Auction 1 5 N N http://Hosts.ws Sedo
    Superman ws $2,050 Aug 07 Sedo Auction 1 8 N N http://Superman.ws Sedo
    MyPoker ws $70 Aug 07 Sedo Auction 2 7 N N http://MyPoker.ws Sedo
    HelpDesk ws $280 Aug 07 Sedo Auction 2 8 N N http://HelpDesk.ws Sedo
    Clash ws $70 Aug 07 Sedo Auction 1 5 N N http://Clash.ws Sedo
    Aquariums ws $300 Jul 07 Afternic 1 9 N N http://Aquariums.ws Afternic
    Sofa ws $60 Jul 07 Sedo Auction 1 4 N N http://Sofa.ws Sedo
    Support ws $375 Jul 07 Sedo Auction 1 7 N N http://Support.ws Sedo
    TomFelton ws $200 Jul 07 Sedo Auction 2 9 N N http://TomFelton.ws Sedo
    Panda ws $400 Jun 07 Sedo Auction 1 5 N N http://Panda.ws Sedo
    Gays ws $504 Jun 07 Sedo Auction 1 4 N N http://Gays.ws Sedo
    BamboU ws $200 Jun 07 Sedo Auction 2 6 N N http://BamboU.ws Sedo
    PageRank ws $108 Jun 07 Sedo Auction 2 8 N N http://PageRank.ws Sedo
    SexO ws $1,474 Jun 07 Sedo Auction 2 4 N N http://SexO.ws Sedo
    AirFares ws $900 May 07 Sedo 2 8 N N http://AirFares.ws Sedo
    MerchantAccount ws $61 May 07 Sedo Auction 2 15 N N http://MerchantAccount.ws Sedo
    Ricette ws $2,235 Apr 07 TDNam 2 7 N N http://Ricette.ws TDNam
    Shavers ws $60 Feb 07 Sedo Auction 1 7 N N http://Shavers.ws Sedo
    Sure ws $52 Feb 07 Afternic Bazaar 1 4 N N http://Sure.ws Afternic Bazaar
    Nuclear ws $250 Jan 07 Sedo Auction 1 7 N N http://Nuclear.ws Sedo
    Beds ws $521 Jan 07 Sedo Auction 1 4 N N http://Beds.ws Sedo
    Seekers ws $119 Jan 07 Sedo Auction 1 7 N N http://Seekers.ws Sedo
    YouNe ws $60 Jan 07 Sedo Auction 2 5 N N http://YouNe.ws Sedo
    Voyage ws $338 Jan 07 Sedo Auction 1 6 N N http://Voyage.ws Sedo
    Smarts ws $250 Jan 07 Sedo Auction 1 6 N N http://Smarts.ws Sedo
    SexShop ws $1,353 Jan 07 Sedo Auction 2 7 N N http://SexShop.ws Sedo
    Angels ws $350 Jan 07 Sedo Auction 1 6 N N http://Angels.ws Sedo
    Amateur ws $541 Jan 07 Sedo Auction 1 7 N N http://Amateur.ws Sedo
    Afternic ws $300 Jan 07 Afternic 1 8 N N http://Afternic.ws Afternic
    SingleDating ws $150 Jan 07 Sedo Auction 2 12 N N http://SingleDating.ws Sedo
    PersonalInjury ws $600 Aug 06 Private 2 14 N N http://PersonalInjury.ws DNJournal
    Mortgages ws $1,275 Jul 06 Sedo 1 9 N N http://Mortgages.ws Sedo
    ForRent ws $500 Jun 06 Sedo 2 7 N N http://ForRent.ws Sedo
    VacationRentals ws $800 Jun 06 Private 2 15 N N http://VacationRentals.ws DNJournal
    Blogs ws $1,600 May 06 Sedo 1 5 N N http://Blogs.ws DNJournal
    Blog ws $884 May 06 Sedo 1 4 N N http://Blog.ws Sedo
     
    261275, Oct 13, 2007 IP
  5. save

    save Active Member

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    #5
    you wouldn't buy a .ws for type in traffic, you would buy it to develop a brand and people would find it from your brand awareness.... I registered a name a few days ago .. http://organic.gd (which is going to be selling organic clothing, gourmet food and all sorts of things and it is meaning "Organic Goods") now I don't expect any type in traffic from that but it is one nice name to have as been able to just use the term organic.gd on my business cards, promotions, advertising is my plan... I believe this is the future of domains as there are no decent dot coms left anymore so people will get used to seeing domains like this in the future, register some good generics while you still can, in a few years time they will be worth heaps!
     
    save, Oct 13, 2007 IP
  6. glendowney

    glendowney Notable Member

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    At the minute I don't think their worth anything but if you have a good website idea then they are worth registering. At the end of the day, if you plan to develop the domain and then sell it on, it could be worth a lot!
     
    glendowney, Oct 13, 2007 IP
  7. 261275

    261275 Peon

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    Just make sure you take in consideration the traffic lekage to the .com
     
    261275, Oct 13, 2007 IP