More .PRO Regs

WordWalker · 10-18-2008, 12:45 AM

blues.pro
shower.pro
bodyjewelry.pro

akcampbell · 10-18-2008, 02:22 AM

I got a reply from DomainPeople, they said they could see that I had submitted AV information for all the .pros I registered and had contacted me in error. DomainPeople don't seem to be taking .pro registrations today, when I check "sfewrfsdsdf".pro it comes up as registered or you can't fill in the check box. Anybody else having this problem?

I registered a very unusual .pro this morning - Very.pro. It has no domaining logic but "Very Professional" has 4.3m Google uniques which is higher than any other "Keyword Professional" combination.

henrysim · 10-18-2008, 02:58 AM

I wish there is more bigger registrar that offer .pro

now we have netsol , name.com and register.com as the bigger .pro registrar

Really hope my favourite registrar dynadot will offer .pro

MasterGuru · 10-18-2008, 03:48 AM

Originally Posted by akcampbell

DomainPeople don't seem to be taking .pro registrations today, when I check "sfewrfsdsdf".pro it comes up as registered or you can't fill in the check box. Anybody else having this problem?

Yes, the same problem. People from DomainPeople

having a good weekend

Originally Posted by akcampbell

I registered a very unusual .pro this morning - Very.pro.

Congratulations! Very

good domain.

InvisionTech · 10-18-2008, 10:33 AM

Quote:

I registered a very unusual .pro this morning - Very.pro.

I had with.pro on my list but it got registered last night.

I picked up:
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/domain-name-discussion/522420-the-pro-discussion.html

Scam.pro (scam information, etc.)
Feel.pro (massage, etc.)
Coat.pro
Suite.pro
Administration.pro
Reach.pro
Courthouse.pro

mjs · 10-18-2008, 11:34 AM

Originally Posted by InvisionTech

I had with.pro on my list but it got registered last night.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=522420

I picked up:

Scam.pro (scam information, etc.)
Feel.pro (massage, etc.)
Coat.pro
Suite.pro
Administration.pro
Reach.pro
Courthouse.pro

Nice picks! I especially like suite.pro

MasterGuru · 10-18-2008, 12:55 PM

Just picked-up EVEN.PRO (like event

)

Even:
google - 1 240 000 000
yahoo - 4,570,000,000

and BIOS.PRO
Very interesting domain for computer portal, bios archive&downloads, forum and etc.
What's your opinion?

thanks

InvisionTech · 10-18-2008, 04:30 PM

Some more GEOs:
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=522420

Wichita.pro
Wilmington.pro
Provo.pro
DesMoines.pro

Originally Posted by mjs

Nice picks! I especially like suite.pro

Thanks. I was scanning my list from November 2007 and out of many that are still available, this came on top! So many nice names are still available but are being scooped up quick!

spoofies · 10-18-2008, 05:14 PM

feel and bios were on my list if you guys scooped it up, nice grabs.

mjs · 10-18-2008, 05:35 PM

Originally Posted by InvisionTech

Some more GEOs:

Wichita.pro
Wilmington.pro
Provo.pro
DesMoines.pro

Thanks. I was scanning my list from November 2007 and out of many that are still available, this came on top! So many nice names are still available but are being scooped up quick!

I don't mean to engage in a game of Deja Vu with you, but as an investor in cities in my own right, I can confirm that each of these registrations represent an excellent long term play. Provo, in particular, is already a hot spot and has recently drawn some most favorable national press. Had my dance card not already been so full, you would have little chance at those domains. (LOL)

WordWalker · 10-18-2008, 07:25 PM

earring.pro
barn.pro
bulb.pro
faqs.pro
bakery.pro
yoyo.pro
cold.pro
luck.pro
smog.pro
kabbalah.pro

I think excellent potential for selling retail product online through most of these sites when developed. Others would make good info, affiliate and portal sites. I'd appreciate any feedback. Thanks.

MasterGuru · 10-19-2008, 02:48 AM

Hi!

For registering .PRO domains with Network Solutions what type of account should be - private or Business(organization)?

InvisionTech · 10-19-2008, 07:55 AM

Originally Posted by mjs

I don't mean to engage in a game of Deja Vu with you, but as an investor in cities in my own right, I can confirm that each of these registrations represent an excellent long term play. Provo, in particular, is already a hot spot and has recently drawn some most favorable national press. Had my dance card not already been so full, you would have little chance at those domains. (LOL)

????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=522420
Thats right. You've got an excellent GEO portfolio, including major US cities. How many .PROs do you have, if I may ask?

forceoflight · 10-19-2008, 09:15 AM

My plan is to collect some dotPros and hold them 3-5 years. Could some of you professional domainer advise me and say which of my dotPro domains are good for long holding? Check my signature too. Your advises would help me to choose more suitable dotPro domains into my dotPro portfolio.

My latest dotPros:

chili
silk
chemical
furnishing
furnishings
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=522420
nudist
herbal
effect
domainregister
healthfood

Originally Posted by WordWalker

bakery.pro

I wan't that

InvisionTech · 10-19-2008, 10:21 AM

Someone registered bake.pro last night... its not as good as bakery.pro so I was holding off regging it but oh well.

Anyway, since that is gone, I grabbed these:

Accept.pro
Commission.pro
Part.pro
Spray.pro

Ben42 · 10-19-2008, 12:24 PM

I like Part.pro a lot...I've had Parts.pro for a couple years and really want to develop it. My thinking was a searchable Junkyard parts directory. The few Junkyards I talked to made me realize this would be very challenging. They are mostly still in the stone age and have only a vague Idea what they have in their yards.

namewaiter · 10-19-2008, 12:49 PM

Originally Posted by Ben42

I like Part.pro a lot...I've had Parts.pro for a couple years and really want to develop it. My thinking was a searchable Junkyard parts directory. The few Junkyards I talked to made me realize this would be very challenging. They are mostly still in the stone age and have only a vague Idea what they have in their yards.

an idea for you or part.pro ... instead of a searchable directory, maybe you could start the service of simply locating parts for a small fee.

mjs · 10-19-2008, 01:04 PM

Originally Posted by Ben42

I like Part.pro a lot...I've had Parts.pro for a couple years and really want to develop it. My thinking was a searchable Junkyard parts directory. The few Junkyards I talked to made me realize this would be very challenging. They are mostly still in the stone age and have only a vague Idea what they have in their yards.

Ben,
You and I have exchanged a few mails about Parts.pro. I like that you've now adorned it with a website, early modest but tasteful. My guess is that is not the first time, nor will it be the last, that your brain is ahead of the market. I really hope you continue with the site, even if you have to put the project on hold for a while. You seem to be wise enough to only hold what you can reasonably manage. Perhaps you could go into the market, as necessary, and secure a domain that you can apply your talents to in the present. For what its worth....Also, not for nothing, but I have a collection of automotive related domains that are just collecting dust. I'm not really looking to sell them at this time on account that I originally acquired them in the hope of actualizing my dad's obsession with new car technologies and the like. But perhaps we could partner.

Originally Posted by InvisionTech

Thats right. You've got an excellent GEO portfolio, including major US cities. How many .PROs do you have, if I may ask?

PM to follow.

bocanames · 10-19-2008, 01:11 PM

Originally Posted by InvisionTech

Man, I can't believe how screwed up things are at DomainPeople.com and probably same at hostway.com.

Funny how little consideration people give to any measure of quality or service when choosing a registrar. Domain investments absolutely depend on those registrars, and yet people will choose differently for a $5 savings. Wait until the service appears to work before placing your bet.

Also note that Encirca has the most kickass DNS services you're going to find in a registrar, not just in the small world of .PRO but in general. Yes, I realize the crowd here doesn't really know much about DNS but you should, since your investment depends on it, and you may be able to profit by using it more effectively. The service is just disguised behind an amazingly bad user interface. None of these new entrants even offers DNS service, and even the requisite "Edit Nameservers" functionality seems to be broken in one edge case (I've had an open ticket to fix this most basic functionality for over a week now at one of these registrars)

Don't make the mistake of thinking I'm employed by Encirca or some kind of fanboy. Their recent behavior around expiring domain names has been disgraceful at the very least. I've seen domains with expiration dates over one week apart moved to expired status within minutes of each other. Their grace deletion policy seems to be completely arbitrary as well.

My scorecard still shows Encirca as the best choice though:
1. Services offered - top of the heap
2. Reliability of registration function (even with that antique MIVA Merchant interface) - dependable
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=522420
3. Trustworthiness - low

feel free to offer dissenting opinions and contrasting experiences

Originally Posted by Izo-Pod

Don't fall into the "just because it's a generic it will do well" fallacy. At one time, I owned weather.pro, wedding.pro, college.pro, wireless.pro.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=522420

<snip>

Will .pro gain traction? I do, but no more than .org or .net. So choose wisely. What I'm going after are .pro domains which clearly describes a product or service that is in demand. Again, products or service...

<snip>

So my recommendation is to limit yourself to how many domains you buy. Then build them out. There is no reason someone couldn't "break through" the advertising clutter with one of their dot pro's. Make it into a "eHarmony" type brand. Like I've said, it's the best "new" domain to come out. I do plan on following the advice here, and begin to develop CreditScores.pro and FantasySports.pro

Aren't you charging for that advice? It's golden and pure and wise, I nominate you for .PRO prophet.

I still think wedding.pro is a classic, and will someday realize the inherent value that you first saw years ago when you registered it. I remember the site you started building when you still believed. I wish I had bought it from you.

I also believe that .pro will eventually be popular, but only make it into the top ten, not really a challenger to .com. It is a perfect fit with some few terms. But it's just foolishness to register keywords with high Google SERPS if they don't match well with the TLD.

People are not choosing wisely, there is a bubble mentality at work. Crtitical thinking has never been the norm, otherwise investing would be too hard! But when I see some of the dictionary words being registered that make no sense in .PRO I have to laugh.

Finally I like to see fantasysports.pro in your capable hands. I let that one drop this year, with fantasy.pro and fantasyfootball.pro. I thought long and hard about keeping the latter, but realized I'm never going to develop it, and the big players in the industry have domains they've invested mightily in already. So how to find the new challenger that needs that domain?

Opportunities are everywhere, so if you can't visualize a plan for success with a domain, let it go and let someone else that does have the vision make it happen.

mjs · 10-19-2008, 01:29 PM

Originally Posted by forceoflight

My plan is to collect some dotPros and hold them 3-5 years. Could some of you professional domainer advise me and say which of my dotPro domains are good for long holding? Check my signature too. Your advises would help me to choose more suitable dotPro domains into my dotPro portfolio.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=522420

My latest dotPros:

chili
silk
chemical
furnishing
furnishings
nudist
herbal
effect
domainregister
healthfood

I wan't that

I find your question somewhat curious. Generally, it can be assumed that most domains, especially .PRO domains, will be worth more in time. That said, a few strike me as particularly ripe for development such as herbal and healthfood. I'm not that big on chili or effect, but the balance, excepting nudist, could well be developed today or held for resale. Nudist is a strong adult keyword, but I would shelf until the Registry offers a stronger statement of how it will address this genre.

WordWalker · 10-19-2008, 06:18 PM

Latest .PRO Regs:

PayLater.pro ("pay later" financing for the internet looks like it could be huge)
Ecotourism.pro
PriceCheck.pro
PersonalComputer.pro
Barbeque.pro
HeartHealthy.pro
Tone.pro

Just a few thoughts:

I like .PRO for many of the same reasons I like .LA. For certain generic terms the domain keyword(s) combined with the TLD convey a compelling message. I agree that keywords relating to products and services are the best way to go for maximizing potential gains. Especially if you plan on developing as I do.

With .NYC and other cityTLDs looking like they'll be authorized by ICANN in the coming years, I believe .LA has an excellent chance of being caught up in the cityTLD buzz. More expensive than .PRO ($40 at Moniker), but many great keywords are still available. I don't receive any kind of compensation for .LA sales. I mention it only because I think other .PRO buyers might like it for the same reasons I do. Of course, all very speculative, but I wanted to mention it.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=522420

A few of my .LA domains:

Tattoos.LA
Dentists.LA
Printer.LA
Refinancing.LA
Shopper.LA
Discounts.LA
TalkRadio.LA

I think regional appeal is key with .LA. .PRO is not restricted in that way.

http://www.openplans.org/projects/ca...c/project-home

http://www.icann.org/en/announcement...26jun08-en.htm

mjs · 10-19-2008, 06:31 PM

Originally Posted by WordWalker

With .NYC and other cityTLDs looking like they'll be authorized by ICANN in the coming years, I believe .LA has an excellent chance of being caught up in the cityTLD buzz.

Although I'm thinking I have probably missed the .LA boat, your argument is fairly compelling...

InvisionTech · 10-19-2008, 06:55 PM

Originally Posted by Ben42

I like Part.pro a lot...I've had Parts.pro for a couple years and really want to develop it. My thinking was a searchable Junkyard parts directory. The few Junkyards I talked to made me realize this would be very challenging. They are mostly still in the stone age and have only a vague Idea what they have in their yards.

I wanted to ask, why didn't you register part.pro along with the plural version of it? Its a great name in both forms, IMO.

Originally Posted by bocanames

Originally Posted by InvisionTech

Man, I can't believe how screwed up things are at DomainPeople.com and probably same at hostway.com.

Funny how little consideration people give to any measure of quality or service when choosing a registrar. Domain investments absolutely depend on those registrars, and yet people will choose differently for a $5 savings. Wait until the service appears to work before placing your bet.

Also note that Encirca has the most kickass DNS services you're going to find in a registrar, not just in the small world of .PRO but in general. Yes, I realize the crowd here doesn't really know much about DNS but you should, since your investment depends on it, and you may be able to profit by using it more effectively. The service is just disguised behind an amazingly bad user interface. None of these new entrants even offers DNS service, and even the requisite "Edit Nameservers" functionality seems to be broken in one edge case (I've had an open ticket to fix this most basic functionality for over a week now at one of these registrars)

Don't make the mistake of thinking I'm employed by Encirca or some kind of fanboy. Their recent behavior around expiring domain names has been disgraceful at the very least. I've seen domains with expiration dates over one week apart moved to expired status within minutes of each other. Their grace deletion policy seems to be completely arbitrary as well.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=522420
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=522420

My scorecard still shows Encirca as the best choice though:
1. Services offered - top of the heap
2. Reliability of registration function (even with that antique MIVA Merchant interface) - dependable
3. Trustworthiness - low

feel free to offer dissenting opinions and contrasting experiences

I agree. I think you can edit the DNS server information on those other registrars but it gives you error however the change does go through.

In addition to encirca, I think Network solutions is also a good .PRO registrar.

InvisionTech · 10-19-2008, 09:06 PM

Nearing the end of my time regging .PROs, unless something good comes along, these are the last ones:

Accessory.pro
Adapter.pro
Encoder.pro
Therapeutic.pro
Essential.pro
Supplement.pro (plural of this is already taken)
iSEO.pro ( I am not sure about this but it sounds good)

IG72 · 10-20-2008, 06:05 AM

Among my list of domains in a zone "PRO", this is an ideal combination of the word and a zone - equipment.pro

10-18-2008, 12:45 AM	#151 (permalink)
WordWalker NamePros Regular Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 618	More .PRO Regs blues.pro shower.pro bodyjewelry.pro

10-18-2008, 02:22 AM	#152 (permalink)
akcampbell .Pro Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,360	I got a reply from DomainPeople, they said they could see that I had submitted AV information for all the .pros I registered and had contacted me in error. DomainPeople don't seem to be taking .pro registrations today, when I check "sfewrfsdsdf".pro it comes up as registered or you can't fill in the check box. Anybody else having this problem? I registered a very unusual .pro this morning - Very.pro. It has no domaining logic but "Very Professional" has 4.3m Google uniques which is higher than any other "Keyword Professional" combination. __________________ Rates.info and Prices.info currently at Sedo auction. No reserve price. Ends 24 May 2012.

10-18-2008, 02:58 AM	#153 (permalink)
henrysim NamePros Regular Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Somewhere in Asia Posts: 489	I wish there is more bigger registrar that offer .pro now we have netsol , name.com and register.com as the bigger .pro registrar Really hope my favourite registrar dynadot will offer .pro __________________ Sedo.com Link

10-18-2008, 12:55 PM	#157 (permalink)
MasterGuru NamePros Regular Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Russian Federation Posts: 270	Just picked-up EVEN.PRO (like event ) Even: google - 1 240 000 000 yahoo - 4,570,000,000 and BIOS.PRO Very interesting domain for computer portal, bios archive&downloads, forum and etc. What's your opinion? thanks Last edited by MasterGuru; 10-18-2008 at 03:41 PM.

10-18-2008, 07:25 PM	#161 (permalink)
WordWalker NamePros Regular Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 618	.Pro just registered... earring.pro barn.pro bulb.pro faqs.pro bakery.pro yoyo.pro cold.pro luck.pro smog.pro kabbalah.pro I think excellent potential for selling retail product online through most of these sites when developed. Others would make good info, affiliate and portal sites. I'd appreciate any feedback. Thanks. Last edited by WordWalker; 10-19-2008 at 01:34 AM.

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10-18-2008, 05:14 PM	#159 (permalink)
spoofies NamePros Regular Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New York City Posts: 260	feel and bios were on my list if you guys scooped it up, nice grabs.

10-19-2008, 02:48 AM	#162 (permalink)
MasterGuru NamePros Regular Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Russian Federation Posts: 270	Hi! For registering .PRO domains with Network Solutions what type of account should be - private or Business(organization)?

10-19-2008, 10:21 AM	THREAD STARTER #165 (permalink)
InvisionTech NamePros Regular Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 617	Someone registered bake.pro last night... its not as good as bakery.pro so I was holding off regging it but oh well. Anyway, since that is gone, I grabbed these: Accept.pro Commission.pro Part.pro Spray.pro __________________ Wise man says... Websites: Virtualization.net: Virtualization & Cloud Computing Portal - Solutions.PRO - AUTOTALK.com Domains: Memory.pro - Furniture.pro - Scuba.pro - Marble.pro - Lens.pro

10-19-2008, 12:24 PM	#166 (permalink)
Ben42 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Chi-Town Posts: 2,113	I like Part.pro a lot...I've had Parts.pro for a couple years and really want to develop it. My thinking was a searchable Junkyard parts directory. The few Junkyards I talked to made me realize this would be very challenging. They are mostly still in the stone age and have only a vague Idea what they have in their yards. __________________ KG to Pounds Conversion Calculator

10-19-2008, 06:18 PM	#171 (permalink)
WordWalker NamePros Regular Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 618	More Pro Latest .PRO Regs: PayLater.pro ("pay later" financing for the internet looks like it could be huge) Ecotourism.pro PriceCheck.pro PersonalComputer.pro Barbeque.pro HeartHealthy.pro Tone.pro Just a few thoughts: I like .PRO for many of the same reasons I like .LA. For certain generic terms the domain keyword(s) combined with the TLD convey a compelling message. I agree that keywords relating to products and services are the best way to go for maximizing potential gains. Especially if you plan on developing as I do. With .NYC and other cityTLDs looking like they'll be authorized by ICANN in the coming years, I believe .LA has an excellent chance of being caught up in the cityTLD buzz. More expensive than .PRO ($40 at Moniker), but many great keywords are still available. I don't receive any kind of compensation for .LA sales. I mention it only because I think other .PRO buyers might like it for the same reasons I do. Of course, all very speculative, but I wanted to mention it. ????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=522420 A few of my .LA domains: Tattoos.LA Dentists.LA Printer.LA Refinancing.LA Shopper.LA Discounts.LA TalkRadio.LA I think regional appeal is key with .LA. .PRO is not restricted in that way. http://www.openplans.org/projects/ca...c/project-home http://www.icann.org/en/announcement...26jun08-en.htm Last edited by WordWalker; 10-23-2008 at 04:27 AM.

10-19-2008, 09:06 PM	THREAD STARTER #174 (permalink)
InvisionTech NamePros Regular Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 617	Nearing the end of my time regging .PROs, unless something good comes along, these are the last ones: Accessory.pro Adapter.pro Encoder.pro Therapeutic.pro Essential.pro Supplement.pro (plural of this is already taken) iSEO.pro ( I am not sure about this but it sounds good) __________________ Wise man says... Websites: Virtualization.net: Virtualization & Cloud Computing Portal - Solutions.PRO - AUTOTALK.com Domains: Memory.pro - Furniture.pro - Scuba.pro - Marble.pro - Lens.pro

10-20-2008, 06:05 AM	#175 (permalink)
IG72 New Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 20	Among my list of domains in a zone "PRO", this is an ideal combination of the word and a zone - equipment.pro

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