Dot Pro Names?

TLDnetworks · 03-02-2005, 08:46 PM

Anybody pick up a .pro name with the promotion?

I'm taking a chance on two;
Portfolio.pro
and
Data.pro

Might just keep Portfolio.pro...

1rrr1 · 03-02-2005, 08:56 PM

i haven't heard of a promotion. Can you please direct me to some info on it?

armstrong · 03-02-2005, 09:01 PM

see www.encirca.com

I might reg 2 or 3, but still haven't settled on which ones. At these prices, its risky to reg a lot if you can't develop it yourself.

Mark · 03-02-2005, 09:10 PM

Originally Posted by armstrong

see www.encirca.com
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/domain-name-discussion/73038-dot-pro-names.html

I might reg 2 or 3, but still haven't settled on which ones. At these prices, its risky to reg a lot if you can't develop it yourself.

That's What I was Still Thinking ~ Still not a Great Deal among other Extensions - Better Make sure they fit the Extension IMO ~

Dillpup · 03-02-2005, 09:25 PM

Is Encirca really the only place doing this?

I had Host.pro in my shopping cart today,a click away from checking out..I figured it was probably worth the $49.99,but then I saw it's another $49.99 if you want to forward it or use it in anyway..not to mention $99 a year afterwards..Despite the fantastic name I had my doubts whether any end users existed for a .pro,and if they do,would they be willing to put up with those outrageous fees?
I didn't buy it,but when I checked back tonight someone had.Oh well,I hope they make some $$ off it.

TLDnetworks · 03-02-2005, 09:31 PM

Originally Posted by Dillpup

Is Encirca really the only place doing this?

"This service is available exclusively from EnCirca and is not available from any other registrar at any other price."
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=73038
In the newsletter

Originally Posted by Dillpup

it's another $49.99 if you want to forward it or use it in anyway..

Did I just get screwed out of $100?

selfmindead · 03-02-2005, 09:37 PM

how cool would it be to get www.name.pro

armstrong · 03-02-2005, 10:35 PM

Originally Posted by all4cost

That's What I was Still Thinking ~ Still not a Great Deal among other Extensions - Better Make sure they fit the Extension IMO ~

Its not a bad deal if the "keyword".pro would make development sense. .pro works well with a lot of terms, and unlike .biz which has a somewhat "just out to make money" impression. The biggest drawbacks to this extension are the strict requirements, the 2nd level non-availability, and the steep cost. Encirca appears able to do something about the first two, so all of a sudden .pro becomes a viable TLD for widespread development.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=73038

However ... I seem to be having a problem with checkout. Tried 2 different cards, and encirca just times out. Maybe they can't handle the landrush?

Binfus · 03-02-2005, 10:39 PM

Got myself a few:

Webdesign.pro
SearchEngine.pro
India.pro
NewYork.pro

Who knows !!!

armstrong · 03-02-2005, 10:46 PM

Webdesign.pro is nice. Good luck with it!

I finally settled for four .pro names - 2 keywords within my industry, and 2 for possible development. Still encirca times out. So I don't know if my orders were successful.

Prosperous · 03-02-2005, 10:46 PM

Originally Posted by selfmindead

how cool would it be to get www.name.pro

Earlier today I tried to reg "name.pro" and some others (which at the time showed as 'available'; they have corrected it now) and even though it seemed like the order went through fine, I got emails from EnCirca a short while later telling me that those names weren't reg'd successfully because of having been reserved by the registry. And they'd issued me a credit for the 'failed names' back to my c.card.

-db- · 03-02-2005, 10:48 PM

Originally Posted by armstrong

Encirca appears able to do something about the first two, so all of a sudden .pro becomes a viable TLD for widespread development.

Armstrong, exactly, you took the words right out of my mouth.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=73038

Now, at $50 per registration, that's the same price of .SC

You can't help but to be tempted.

AdoptableDomains · 03-02-2005, 10:49 PM

I thought you had to prove you were a "professional" such as a lawyer, dr., or cpa.
did they do away with that?

Prosperous · 03-02-2005, 10:51 PM

Originally Posted by AdoptableDomains

I thought you had to prove you were a "professional" such as a lawyer, dr., or cpa.
did they do away with that?

They did do away with that, yes.

TLDnetworks · 03-02-2005, 10:58 PM

Originally Posted by armstrong

Encirca appears able to do something about the first two, so all of a sudden .pro becomes a viable TLD for widespread development.

Doesn't that contradict Dillpup? The statement that without the additional $50 you can't forward or use it in any way. Thus it's still a $100 p/y domain and they have only opened it up to "Non-Pros".

-db- · 03-02-2005, 11:01 PM

Originally Posted by westblock

The statement that without the additional $50 you can't forward or use it in any way.

Does anybody have a link, or something that confirms that information?

armstrong · 03-02-2005, 11:34 PM

Quote:

EnCirca's ProForwarding service allows you to use a second level .pro domain for email and website hosting just as you would with a .com domain name. Included with the service is "cloaked" web forwarding to any web address you provide. You may also just park the domain with EnCirca.

It appears that if you can show 2 registrations at the 3rd level (med.pro, cpa.pro, etc.), then your 2nd level domain can be upgraded to a fully-resolving domain. Seems like an odd requirement to me, but hey whatever works for them.

Anthony · 03-02-2005, 11:34 PM

I've been reading their website, but can't figure it out, either. Does the $49 fee allow you to actually use the domain as a regular site?

armstrong · 03-02-2005, 11:36 PM

Originally Posted by -db-

Armstrong, exactly, you took the words right out of my mouth.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=73038

Now, at $50 per registration, that's the same price of .SC

You can't help but to be tempted.

Its $50 during the promo, but they repeatedly say that the price will go up to $98 upon renewal. These are very steep fees, but again as *nothing* for a real development project.

RJ · 03-03-2005, 01:04 AM

I'm going to take a pass on investing in .pro this go-round, and cherry pick the good ones when you all let them drop next year.

Bogsnes · 03-03-2005, 01:20 AM

Originally Posted by westblock

Anybody pick up a .pro name with the promotion?
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=73038

I'm taking a chance on two;
Portfolio.pro
and
Data.pro

Might just keep Portfolio.pro...

What excatly is this .pro name?

-db- · 03-03-2005, 01:53 AM

Originally Posted by Bogsnes

What excatly is this .pro name?

".PRO" is a TLD that was just reduced in price, and also had restrictions lifted allowing average people to register. You can read more here - www.encirca.com

Golf.pro
Tennis.pro

Those would have been nice to grab.

The_Desertfox · 03-03-2005, 02:17 AM

Originally Posted by -db-

".PRO" is a TLD that was just reduced in price, and also had restrictions lifted allowing average people to register. You can read more here - www.encirca.com

Golf.pro
Tennis.pro

Those would have been nice to grab.

Hi,
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=73038

my first post here. Cozy forum and my favorite of all the domain related onces out there by far!

I just grabbed Rugby.pro (Major Pro sport in Australia, UK, South Africa, New Zealand and France)

-db- · 03-03-2005, 02:36 AM

Desertfox, welcome to NamePros.

Nice name, congratulations!

William9 · 03-03-2005, 04:52 AM

CRITICAL CRITICAL- YOU DON’T OWN iT!!:

http://www.encirca.biz/html/proforwarding.shtml

"• The public Whois will list "EnCirca ProForwarding" as the Registrant contact and you as the Admin contact."

YADA YADA MORE NOT GOOD:

"Domains maintained by EnCirca's ProForwarding service must use EnCirca's nameservers."
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=73038

Looks like a low probability of recovery and less of a premium to me.

William

03/05/05 update, sharename posted:

Originally Posted by sharename

EnCirca has posted an update at

http://www.encirca.biz/html/proforwarding.shtml

1. You may use any nameservers for your domain

2. You are free to change the technical and billing contact

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