Big domain dilemma

[QuotePort]

Hey,

Just before you get the wrong impression, this is only for business-purposes.

So the .xxx domains are to be released soon.

I have found one that's available, its a short (v.popular), 8-letter, adult-based word. I can't tell you for obvious reasons.

It's possible that this domain will be worth a hell of a lot, but I'm not sure.

It costs 79.99 to register it for a year, and if it isn't worth a lot I'm out of pocket.

What do you guys think?

[j0rd]

Would love to know what the word could be :P
£80 is one hell a lot of money to risk to see if you can sell it in the future, I personally wouldn't bother, if no one is interested then you will be down lots!

[Jack!]

I think I can guess what it is :rolleyes:

I think any domain like that wil soar in vaule, you know what them sites are like :rolleyes:

I would go for it tbh

[QuotePort]

It's not a body part if that's what you're thinking!

To put it in perspective, the .com version at the moment is stated to be worth around $23,000

Hmm...

[RyanDOT]

If you want to earn very good money, then it must have very good content and the content has to be fixed to the domain name. If the website isn't related to the domain name, users won't be coming back. If the content is brilliant, then you have to SEO it very well, because most website owners look at the page rank, don't go via the black hat system, go through the legit way. Otherwise you will be blacklisted on search engines.

Also advertise, make sure you're advertising it and making money from it, and always update the website. Another key thing, is to keep the website running for a minimum of year if you want good cash, then when it has reached your target, then sell it. Value it, keep everything into detail and make sure you'll leave with a good profit.

[Mark]

I can't see .xxx domains taking off, only for adult websites

[AgnesIO]

I can't see .xxx domains taking off, only for adult websites

Well yeah, but that is what they are aimed at lol

[QuotePort]

If you want to earn very good money, then it must have very good content and the content has to be fixed to the domain name. If the website isn't related to the domain name, users won't be coming back. If the content is brilliant, then you have to SEO it very well, because most website owners look at the page rank, don't go via the black hat system, go through the legit way. Otherwise you will be blacklisted on search engines.

Also advertise, make sure you're advertising it and making money from it, and always update the website. Another key thing, is to keep the website running for a minimum of year if you want good cash, then when it has reached your target, then sell it. Value it, keep everything into detail and make sure you'll leave with a good profit.

I'll be purchasing this domain to sell on as soon as they are released.


I can't see .xxx domains taking off, only for adult websites

It will be an adult-based domain.

These are the stats for the ".com" version of what I'm considering,

Valuation: $23,000
Frequency: 8,900,000
Searches: 74'000
Traffic: 154'000

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Now I've found another that's available.

.com stats

Valuation: $139,000
Frequency: 100'000'000
Searches: 300'000
Traffic: 2'800'000

Surely this is too good to be true...

[Mark]

Go for it in that case!

[RyanDOT]

It's not worth if if you're going to purchase and sell it straightaway, you will make a lose. Especially if you don't develop it.

[QuotePort]

It's not worth if if you're going to purchase and sell it straightaway, you will make a lose. Especially if you don't develop it.

Not really.

The idea is that because the word (it's a single, VERY popular word), most (if not all) adult-entertainment companies will want to purchase it. This gives me leverage and the ability to negotiate a price.

It still seems too good to be true, so I'm going to make a decision at the end of this week. It would be silly of me to decide tonight!

[RyanDOT]

Okay, well think about it. I personally wouldn't do it.

[QuotePort]

Okay, well think about it. I personally wouldn't do it.

Hmm, I've found another one.

At the end of the day, it's eighty pounds. I'm sure we've all wasted more than that on a night out!

Considering that this .com version is worth $7 million, and makes $2500 a day in ads, I think that it's a risk worth taking.

If it fails, it's eighty pounds down the drain. But if it works...

[AgnesIO]

Hmm, I've found another one.

At the end of the day, it's eighty pounds. I'm sure we've all wasted more than that on a night out!

Considering that this .com version is worth $7 million, and makes $2500 a day in ads, I think that it's a risk worth taking.

If it fails, it's eighty pounds down the drain. But if it works...

Honestly don't think it will, and if it does - someone will probably beat you to it.

And those ad websites, are always wrong.

[Oleh]

As far as I know, adult websites have had access to the domain registration for some time. Just saying

[Maatt.]

can someone tell me what the name is? :L


I wouldnt buy it and risk it..
but what is the word..
put it in a spoiler.

[QuotePort]

I'll give you an example of one. (Moderator I'll understand if you have to remove the word, although I've used an *)

*REMOVED*

Just look at these stats,

Daily intake (ads): £145
Page rank: 4
Page views p/d: 157'949
Alexa: 9'025
Worth: £61'000

Obviously I don't aim to receive those results, but that's a very desirable domain in the adult industry.

My thinking is that either the .com owner doesn't want their potential domain to be sat on or used to re-direct people to a competitor. So they (or others) will want to purchase it.

I'll advertise whatever domain I purchase on sedo.com as well as contacting the .com site owner.

Edited by Infectious (Forum Super Moderator): Please do not post inappropriate links!

[Casio]

Companies with a trademark will get the first pick in the .XXX domain, read all about them here about.xxx

[QuotePort]

Companies with a trademark will get the first pick in the .XXX domain, read all about them here about.xxx

Yeah if they are trademarked. Single words that are in the dictionary, such as "women" for example, can be registered by anyone.

And yes, there are popular words available for selection. Not as popular as "women" though.

[Jack!]

Yeah if they are trademarked. Single words that are in the dictionary, such as "women" for example, can be registered by anyone.

And yes, there are popular words available for selection. Not as popular as "women" though.

I say go for it.

[peteyt]

It depends. It can work it might not.

If its a good name then sure.

I've seen people however try to sell names that aren't really that popular, the site that used it wasn't either but the owner still expects people to pay massive sums.

[hamheyelliot]

If it's the word I think it is, then chances are it'll be desirable when registrations open up. It might be reserved so far though, so you'll not want to raise your hopes until general registration.

And for god's sake, don't shake the hand of the person who wants to buy this.

[AgnesIO]

If it's the word I think it is, then chances are it'll be desirable when registrations open up. It might be reserved so far though, so you'll not want to raise your hopes until general registration.

And for god's sake, don't shake the hand of the person who wants to buy this.

LOL at the last bit :D

But yeah if it is the eight letter word some of us think it is, I highly doubt you are the only one who wants it.

[Agnostic Bear]

Your domain will probably be eaten by an adult company, they get first pick, then everyone does.

[QuotePort]

And for god's sake, don't shake the hand of the person who wants to buy this.

Ha! Did you know the gentleman's handshake is done with your left hand for that exact reason?


Your domain will probably be eaten by an adult company, they get first pick, then everyone does.

Only trademarks, and the domains are now open to the general public.

By the way, I've decided not to go for it so I guess I can tell you what the domain was.

It was playgirl

[Delimed]

May you abbreviate this word for us?

[QuotePort]

May you abbreviate this word for us?

Like I said, the domain was PlayGirl

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Also, the domain "Babes" was available at one point.

[Delimed]

Thanks Quoteport!

[QuotePort]

Thanks Quoteport!

I take it you're going to buy it?

[Delimed]

Naaa Just Being Nosey Mate, Soz

[Fragma]

It depends on how much money you have to spare. If money isn't an issue then sure why not, however I don't think .xxx domains will ever be very popular, even for adult sites.

[Oleh]

afaik Playgirl is a magazine full of men. Jus' sayin'

[QuotePort]

afaik Playgirl is a magazine full of men. Jus' sayin'

Money is unisex.

[AgnesIO]

Money is unisex.

I think he was pointing out that mag will probably get the domain..

[QuotePort]

I think he was pointing out that mag will probably get the domain..

The time set aside for trademarks to register their brands has passed, now they are available to the general public to register.

[Casanova]

i would have went for it :P