The Official .ws thread

memorablename · 03-05-2008, 01:45 PM

.WS can stand for WEBSITE.

It has pros and cons as a domain. This thread is for people who wish to suggest ideas to build up and help promote the .ws domain as well as to give and receive help and advice on .ws domains in general. Some useful info contributed through this thread below. Views and comments anyone...

Quote:

http://website.ws/faq/index.dhtml

The registry is now allowing .WS domain names to be transferred from registrar to registrar. It seems that most registrars just haven't updated their websites to allow this yet.

This is good news for the .ws market as this was a major factor in holding .ws back. Time for .ws to take off? Can we publicize this to help boost the market?

Originally Posted by mwzd

Wrote about this a while back -
http://www.mwzd.com/2008/01/23/the-significance-of-ws/

So why buy .ws?
1. Excellent keywords can still be regged.
2. You can buy premium keywords for $20-$50.
3. Excellent development potential, luckily goog doesn’t really care about which extension the site is on but how much content s there and how often it is updated.
4. Godaddy markets .ws - little but its a big brand
5. The ‘website’ christening seems to have more and more acceptance.
6. Its easy to get traffic and thus revenue for better keywords in .ws than a ‘bad’ keyword in .com

Some .WS sales over $200 listed below. Please post any .WS sales you know of over $200 to this thread

folder.ws$250 2008-03-05SEDO.com
reisebuero.ws$750 2008-02-23SEDO.com
cast.ws$200 2008-02-13SEDO.com
notebooks.ws$370 2008-01-07TDNAM.com
yukle.ws$62 2008-01-06SEDO.com
moshax.ws$350 2007-12-25TDNAM.com
flirt.ws$286 2007-12-24SEDO.com
washingtonstate.ws$500 2007-12-16SEDO.com
fulltilt.ws$310 2007-12-15SEDO.com
sms.ws$2,000 2007-12-08SEDO.com
liondog.ws$770 2007-12-05TDNAM.com
clipart.ws$850 2007-11-15SEDO.com
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/cctld-discussion/465031-the-official-ws-discussion.html
beaches.ws$250 2007-11-14SEDO.com
airport.ws$366 2007-11-05TDNAM.com
tomfelton.ws$335 2007-04-26TDNAM
london.ws $1,825 Sedo

Also from: 2004 to 2006

blogs.ws $1,600
save.ws $417
green.ws $227
Avatars.ws $400
VOIP.ws $2,000 Sedo
Game.ws $1,000 Namepros
VacationRentals.ws $800 Private
VoiceOverIP.ws $600 Sedo
PersonalInjury.ws $600 Private
NikeSports.ws ($480)
UsedBooks.ws ($240)

nielsencl · 03-05-2008, 01:57 PM

I like the extension ok and I own about 10 domains. The only thing that I don't like and that sellers never tell you is that you cannot transfer the domain to another registrar.

duceman · 03-05-2008, 08:04 PM

another "official" thread

memorablename · 03-06-2008, 06:50 AM

Very Much tongue in cheek. Its not an Official Namepros thread but I saw someone else do it and I pm'd them as as to what was required and they said. "Nothing Just do it".

If thats wrong, I'll happily cancel the thread, but I do think it could be a useful thread...

duceman · 03-06-2008, 08:15 AM

No worries, I'm a .ws fan.

.ws has been around for a long time now and marketed in many different way's. The problem seems to be that the general public has not accepted .ws as an initial search or type-in worth extention.

Sooner or later there will be some decent mainstream sites using .ws that will throw some light on the extention.

As of know I'm collecting as many generic top 1000 keywords as I can get for under $100

***mwzd*** · 03-06-2008, 08:49 AM

Someone pinch me, I must be hallucinating!!

A .WS hype thread.

Whatever is the world coming to

Here are some of mine -

tees.ws
prices.ws
photographer.ws

Cheers!

Enni · 03-07-2008, 06:10 AM

hello,

offline.ws

greets enni

Oompa · 03-07-2008, 08:01 AM

I got

Characters.ws

I'm thinking of developing it, or ether selling it.

Thoe, I think .ws are great, if they have a good keyword, likes tees.ws is a great one, can be used for a good t-shirt website.

memorablename · 03-07-2008, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Here are some of mine -

tees.ws
prices.ws
photographer.ws

Cheers!

prices.ws is great for a prices comparison website!!!

skylineleong · 03-08-2008, 01:01 AM

I got same number

9999.ws

***mwzd*** · 03-08-2008, 05:12 AM

Originally Posted by memorablename

prices.ws is great for a prices comparison website!!!

Yup, though I think all three are killer. Specially when you consider what tees.com sold for.

Just renewed -

Tons.ws
Grabs.ws

moratraffic · 03-08-2008, 03:36 PM

I just have two for now. It is a decent extension imo. My two names are form.ws and belief.ws. I think form.ws is a great hack and I have one site on it, legal.form.ws, right now. I plan on making belief.ws an informational site about all religions of the world.

1john2004 · 03-09-2008, 03:24 AM

I sold
angels.ws -high xxx
airfares.ws - low x.xxx
Still have 7-12 more...

memorablename · 03-09-2008, 06:45 AM

Originally Posted by moratraffic

I just have two for now. It is a decent extension imo. My two names are form.ws and belief.ws. I think form.ws is a great hack and I have one site on it, legal.form.ws, right now. I plan on making belief.ws an informational site about all religions of the world.

How about application.form.ws as an application form portal where all types of application forms could be accessed?

dave9713 · 03-09-2008, 10:02 AM

Hi... just grabbed giraffe.ws from closeouts... no idea on value... can i ask for some appraisals?

Regards

greenline · 03-09-2008, 11:14 AM

If you're interested in .ws domains, keep an eye on this thread : http://www.namepros.com/available-do...e-domains.html

Sometimes there are some .ws domains included.

memorablename · 03-09-2008, 02:58 PM

Originally Posted by dave9713

Hi... just grabbed giraffe.ws from closeouts...

giraffe.ws is a nice name. However, can I ask what your plans are? Any thoughts on monetizing this name? Or are you planning on a flip if possible?

DomainOgre · 03-09-2008, 03:07 PM

.ws is a tricky extension. The upside is that it can give you access to keywords that you normally wouldn't have access to. These domains can really help in search engines. The bad is lack of mobility and visibility. It is very hard to move them and not as much info is available on the individual domains.

dave9713 · 03-09-2008, 03:48 PM

I do have ambitions to develop one of my domains but i would have no idea on what i would do with it apart from make a site about giraffes (and i am no expert)... so in that case i would probably just flip it! Does the extension have much resale value? Or am i unlikely to get more than the $15 i paid for it?

Thanks for the replies rep added

greenline · 03-09-2008, 03:50 PM

Is the .ws domains worth buying?

***mwzd*** · 03-09-2008, 04:21 PM

Originally Posted by greenline

Is the .ws domains worth buying?

Wrote about this a while back -
http://www.mwzd.com/2008/01/23/the-significance-of-ws/

Some of the closeouts I see I'm wondering what people were thinking when they regged them.

Giraffe.ws is a nice brandable maybe for kids clothes etc... not really a generic in that sense, unless you want to monopolise the world giraffe trade

dave9713 · 03-09-2008, 04:29 PM

Hmmm... not a bad idea, illegal giraffe trade

i'll look into it!

Rep added

Edit: To fond

DomainOgre · 03-09-2008, 06:35 PM

Some .ws domains have fairly good resell value when compared to cost, but the upside is rather limited. I have sold many .ws names and I think the most I sold any for was like a few hundred $. My biggest regret though was selling either bank.ws or banks.ws (can't remember which) for only $100

.

duceman · 03-09-2008, 06:47 PM

Originally Posted by DomainOgre

... My biggest regret though was selling either bank.ws or banks.ws (can't remember which) for only $100

.

Ouch!

DomainOgre · 03-10-2008, 03:31 AM

Aye, you can say that again lol. One of them learning experience deals a few years ago.

03-05-2008, 01:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
nielsencl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 2,513	I like the extension ok and I own about 10 domains. The only thing that I don't like and that sellers never tell you is that you cannot transfer the domain to another registrar. __________________ Lorraine Bowman - Internet Expert Witness - Bankrupture - Ad Creation Marketplace - How To Sell Domain Name

03-06-2008, 08:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
*mwzd* Extension Agnostic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,933 Follow @mwzd	Someone pinch me, I must be hallucinating!! A .WS hype thread. Whatever is the world coming to Here are some of mine - tees.ws prices.ws photographer.ws Cheers! __________________ Domain Names for Sale \| High Value Domain Brokerage \| Domain Consulting \| Domain Blog Professional WebSite Development \| Bulk Pro MiniSite Development

03-07-2008, 06:10 AM	#7 (permalink)
Enni NamePros Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 183	hello, offline.ws greets enni __________________ Portfolio in auction

03-07-2008, 08:01 AM	#8 (permalink)
Oompa Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,173	I got Characters.ws I'm thinking of developing it, or ether selling it. Thoe, I think .ws are great, if they have a good keyword, likes tees.ws is a great one, can be used for a good t-shirt website. __________________ Alt.Binz

03-08-2008, 01:01 AM	#10 (permalink)
skylineleong Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SkylineLeong.com Posts: 4,767 Follow @skylineleong	I got same number 9999.ws __________________ ★ ★ ★ LLLL.com & LLLL.net ★ ★ ★ LOW BIN . 3DMonster.com , 3DWebs.net, 3DWorld.org . MMM.im, 6446.net, yuuj.com (PM offer) Searchs.co, 3Dating.com, Domain-Name.me

03-05-2008, 08:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
duceman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Indy Posts: 2,279	another "official" thread

03-06-2008, 06:50 AM	THREAD STARTER #4 (permalink)
memorablename Account Closed Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 207	Very Much tongue in cheek. Its not an Official Namepros thread but I saw someone else do it and I pm'd them as as to what was required and they said. "Nothing Just do it". If thats wrong, I'll happily cancel the thread, but I do think it could be a useful thread...

03-06-2008, 08:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
duceman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Indy Posts: 2,279	No worries, I'm a .ws fan. .ws has been around for a long time now and marketed in many different way's. The problem seems to be that the general public has not accepted .ws as an initial search or type-in worth extention. Sooner or later there will be some decent mainstream sites using .ws that will throw some light on the extention. As of know I'm collecting as many generic top 1000 keywords as I can get for under $100

03-08-2008, 03:36 PM	#12 (permalink)
moratraffic Account Closed Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 41	I just have two for now. It is a decent extension imo. My two names are form.ws and belief.ws. I think form.ws is a great hack and I have one site on it, legal.form.ws, right now. I plan on making belief.ws an informational site about all religions of the world.

03-09-2008, 03:24 AM	#13 (permalink)
1john2004 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,946	I sold angels.ws -high xxx airfares.ws - low x.xxx Still have 7-12 more... __________________ check page rank links building service! website marketing backlinks building service BE COOL, BE POLITE, BE PROFESSIONAL

03-09-2008, 10:02 AM	#15 (permalink)
dave9713 carfinanceassistant.co.uk Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: London, England Posts: 688	Hi... just grabbed giraffe.ws from closeouts... no idea on value... can i ask for some appraisals? Regards __________________ Live Roulette - Live Roulette Article Blog

03-09-2008, 11:14 AM	#16 (permalink)
greenline NamePros Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 427	If you're interested in .ws domains, keep an eye on this thread : http://www.namepros.com/available-do...e-domains.html Sometimes there are some .ws domains included. __________________ ►►►►Fiverr Offer: 60 PPC/GOOGLE ADS CLICKS - 100% European Human Adsense/PPC Clicks - Only 5 bucks! - Massive Profit Every Month! ◄◄◄◄

03-09-2008, 03:07 PM	#18 (permalink)
DomainOgre Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 1,831	.ws is a tricky extension. The upside is that it can give you access to keywords that you normally wouldn't have access to. These domains can really help in search engines. The bad is lack of mobility and visibility. It is very hard to move them and not as much info is available on the individual domains. __________________ GiantNames.com - Domain Names Above The Rest!

03-09-2008, 03:48 PM	#19 (permalink)
dave9713 carfinanceassistant.co.uk Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: London, England Posts: 688	I do have ambitions to develop one of my domains but i would have no idea on what i would do with it apart from make a site about giraffes (and i am no expert)... so in that case i would probably just flip it! Does the extension have much resale value? Or am i unlikely to get more than the $15 i paid for it? Thanks for the replies rep added __________________ Live Roulette - Live Roulette Article Blog

03-09-2008, 03:50 PM	#20 (permalink)
greenline NamePros Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 427	Is the .ws domains worth buying? __________________ ►►►►Fiverr Offer: 60 PPC/GOOGLE ADS CLICKS - 100% European Human Adsense/PPC Clicks - Only 5 bucks! - Massive Profit Every Month! ◄◄◄◄

03-09-2008, 04:29 PM	#22 (permalink)
dave9713 carfinanceassistant.co.uk Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: London, England Posts: 688	Hmmm... not a bad idea, illegal giraffe trade i'll look into it! Rep added Edit: To fond __________________ Live Roulette - Live Roulette Article Blog

03-09-2008, 06:35 PM	#23 (permalink)
DomainOgre Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 1,831	Some .ws domains have fairly good resell value when compared to cost, but the upside is rather limited. I have sold many .ws names and I think the most I sold any for was like a few hundred $. My biggest regret though was selling either bank.ws or banks.ws (can't remember which) for only $100 . __________________ GiantNames.com - Domain Names Above The Rest!

03-10-2008, 03:31 AM	#25 (permalink)
DomainOgre Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 1,831	Aye, you can say that again lol. One of them learning experience deals a few years ago. __________________ GiantNames.com - Domain Names Above The Rest!

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