Why does anyone give a shit about .co domains? - GoFuckYourself.com

stocktrader23 · 07-20-2010, 11:32 PM

Everyone is acting like this is the best shit since free handjobs. Why?

What makes you think that a .co domain is worth much more than a .info or .me?

Seems stupid all around.

Barefootsies · 07-20-2010, 11:34 PM

Because corporate America is taking notice if you believe the hype.

A new TLD, similar to .COM where people can hopefully beat out the squatters.

DateDoc · 07-20-2010, 11:35 PM

Agreed. I have little to no interest in them.

BJ · 07-20-2010, 11:35 PM

I bought quite a few, some traffic already, but not much. very targeted though if you get the right word(s).

DateDoc · 07-20-2010, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BJ

I bought quite a few, some traffic already, but not much. very targeted though if you get the right word(s).

Judging by your sig you should buy purchasemeds.com from me!

Chosen · 07-21-2010, 12:28 AM

It's Colombian TLD, right?

BJ · 07-21-2010, 12:31 AM

yes Colombian, but open to everyone.

TeenCat · 07-21-2010, 12:33 AM

at least i wanted to try some seo on them, google will tell if the price is right

$5 submissions · 07-21-2010, 12:53 AM

Some are trying it for SEO value. Some nuggets are still available in some choice mainstream niches.

Vendot · 07-21-2010, 01:36 AM

I can vouch the traffic is crap.....

people generally mistype in the name of the site, not in the tld.... especially when theyre so practised as typing .com

pradaboy · 07-21-2010, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vendot

I can vouch the traffic is crap.....

people generally mistype in the name of the site, not in the tld.... especially when theyre so practised as typing .com

heh I have a bunch of .cm domains that prove otherwise.

PornMD · 07-21-2010, 03:54 AM

Like with other extensions, the majority of people hyping over it are people that missed out on most of the .com opportunities and think there are no opportunities left in .com, .net, .org or other major extensions right now (which is not true), so they see .co as a newfound treasure trove of opportunity. What they fail to realize is that it certainly WAS a wealth of opportunity...for a few people. Mike Mann for instance snagged a shitload of quality .co domains because he got the .com.co's in advance and got the .co's through sunrise apps before they were offered to the public. So again, like with other new extension offerings, everyone else is scrambling for the leftovers.

99% of the domains regged in .co will be completely worthless and/or UDRP/WIPO/lawsuit fodder. .cm had the luxury of flying under the radar... .co certainly hasn't, so .com TM holders that didn't secure their .co will be able to snag them for themselves anyways.

Very few people will make money with .co and the rest will be losing money with it - same as other new exts that come out. Meanwhile I'll continue making a killing with .com and .org tyvm.

I went through this song and dance with .in, walked away with the highest .in sale ever (which I still have) and despite that know better than to go chasing after mirages of opportunity in other new extensions.

Even people who manage to get high-traffic .co's...that's great n' all, but parking sucks ass, minisite development for the most part sucks ass, and for many sites these days, people going to the typos know better when they see a site other than what they were expecting to see and won't click on ads.

DateDoc · 07-21-2010, 04:26 AM

coke.co would be cool to set up an online drug store ;)

ruff · 07-21-2010, 08:08 AM

It's not worth a crap. The promoters are the ones stirring things up. Trying to get some excitement going on so they can sell their domains. Domains that were copped way before regular people could get them. It will be the same for the xxx extension. The big boys have already lined that out. You'll be lucky if you get any worthwhile domain out of the bunch, but why bother, com is king!

07-20-2010, 11:32 PM	#1
stocktrader23 Let's do some business. Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: The dirty south. Posts: 18,781	Why does anyone give a shit about .co domains? Everyone is acting like this is the best shit since free handjobs. Why? What makes you think that a .co domain is worth much more than a .info or .me? Seems stupid all around.

07-20-2010, 11:34 PM	#2
Barefootsies Choice is an Illusion Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Land of Obama Posts: 42,635	Because corporate America is taking notice if you believe the hype. A new TLD, similar to .COM where people can hopefully beat out the squatters. __________________ Should You Email Your Members? Link1 \| Link2 \| Link3 Enough Said. "Would you rather live like a king for a year or like a prince forever?"

07-20-2010, 11:35 PM	#3
DateDoc Outside looking in. Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: To Hell You Ride Posts: 14,243	Agreed. I have little to no interest in them. __________________

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$5 submissions I help you SUCCEED Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The Pearl of the Orient Seas Posts: 32,195	Some are trying it for SEO value. Some nuggets are still available in some choice mainstream niches. __________________ Need a NON-ADULT income stream? We build your YOUTUBE CHANNEL for only $20 per video! For Hire: $3/hour or $400 per month Marketing Specialist Virtual Assistants

07-20-2010, 11:35 PM	#4
BJ Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: asia Posts: 5,590	I bought quite a few, some traffic already, but not much. very targeted though if you get the right word(s).

07-21-2010, 12:28 AM	#6
Chosen VIPPay.com \| AdultWebSponsors.com Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 63,151	It's Colombian TLD, right?

07-21-2010, 12:31 AM	#7
BJ Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: asia Posts: 5,590	yes Colombian, but open to everyone.

07-21-2010, 01:36 AM	#10
Vendot Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: May 2002 Location: Malaysia Posts: 3,376	I can vouch the traffic is crap..... people generally mistype in the name of the site, not in the tld.... especially when theyre so practised as typing .com

07-21-2010, 03:54 AM	#12
PornMD Mainstream Businessman Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 9,291	Like with other extensions, the majority of people hyping over it are people that missed out on most of the .com opportunities and think there are no opportunities left in .com, .net, .org or other major extensions right now (which is not true), so they see .co as a newfound treasure trove of opportunity. What they fail to realize is that it certainly WAS a wealth of opportunity...for a few people. Mike Mann for instance snagged a shitload of quality .co domains because he got the .com.co's in advance and got the .co's through sunrise apps before they were offered to the public. So again, like with other new extension offerings, everyone else is scrambling for the leftovers. 99% of the domains regged in .co will be completely worthless and/or UDRP/WIPO/lawsuit fodder. .cm had the luxury of flying under the radar... .co certainly hasn't, so .com TM holders that didn't secure their .co will be able to snag them for themselves anyways. Very few people will make money with .co and the rest will be losing money with it - same as other new exts that come out. Meanwhile I'll continue making a killing with .com and .org tyvm. I went through this song and dance with .in, walked away with the highest .in sale ever (which I still have) and despite that know better than to go chasing after mirages of opportunity in other new extensions. Even people who manage to get high-traffic .co's...that's great n' all, but parking sucks ass, minisite development for the most part sucks ass, and for many sites these days, people going to the typos know better when they see a site other than what they were expecting to see and won't click on ads. __________________ Want to crush it in mainstream with Facebook ads? Hit me up. Last edited by PornMD; 07-21-2010 at 03:58 AM..

07-21-2010, 04:26 AM	#13
DateDoc Outside looking in. Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: To Hell You Ride Posts: 14,243	coke.co would be cool to set up an online drug store ;) __________________

07-21-2010, 08:08 AM	#14
ruff I have a plan B Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Seattle - Miami - St Kitts Posts: 5,506	It's not worth a crap. The promoters are the ones stirring things up. Trying to get some excitement going on so they can sell their domains. Domains that were copped way before regular people could get them. It will be the same for the xxx extension. The big boys have already lined that out. You'll be lucky if you get any worthwhile domain out of the bunch, but why bother, com is king! __________________ CryptoFeeds