TLD rankings

Murai · 05-01-2006, 03:24 PM

Which is better? a .cc or a .ws domain with the same name before them?

IAmAllanShore · 05-01-2006, 03:36 PM

Opinions are very varied.

My personal: .cc

(Managed by verisign, overall higher sales for pure domains, great keywords still available, no MLM scheme on ebay

, etc.)

But many others love .ws

Neither one are stellar thus far, but still we wait and we wonder

-Allan

webcom · 05-01-2006, 04:49 PM

.cc seems to hold more value than .ws, even if .ws is cheaper. Dot cc "looks" nicer and "dot double you es" is hard to pronounce

btrader · 05-01-2006, 05:04 PM

they are worth about the same -->

*Source* · 05-01-2006, 05:36 PM

Not to be crass, but isn't this kind of like saying which tastes better - boogers or poop?

If you need to ask you shouldn't be regging either ext... stick with CNO.

If you must, then .tv, .sc, and .nu seem to be doing well right now.

Murai · 05-01-2006, 08:28 PM

Thanks for your opinions, I will try to get a .cc domain then.

SimpleMan · 05-01-2006, 08:31 PM

It's always difficult to compare many of the ccTLD domains but .cc is the way to go when compared against .ws. I've noticed many more sales from .cc.

Anthony · 05-01-2006, 08:56 PM

.cc seems to have the edge, since it seems closer to .com than .ws does...

peter phillips · 05-02-2006, 12:19 AM

Generally a .cc would have a slight edge over .ws but I would personally prefer a .ws name if I had to choose between .cc and .ws.

RareIQ · 05-02-2006, 05:35 AM

stick with the good ole .com

randomo · 05-02-2006, 06:14 AM

To me, .ws makes more sense than most other ccTLDs. Ignore the fact that it really means Western Samoa (and that some guys tried to run a get-rich-quick scheme); .ws says "website" to me.

I could say, "Visit the Dinosaurs WebSite at Dinosaurs.WS!", and your average Joe would remember the URL. What would I say for dinosaurs.cc, or .sc, or .nu, or whatever?

euk-damien · 05-02-2006, 07:59 AM

.cc name works same as .com name, both are called top level domains, so .cc have a edge over .ws.

dgridley · 05-02-2006, 08:03 AM

.ws has always done well for me and it's cheaper to reg than .cc ($9.99 at Godaddy).. but I have a soft spot for .cc as well (tho I don't own any atm). I'd reg .ws over .cc.. the buzz is that it's .WebSite to most..

randomo · 05-02-2006, 10:16 AM

Originally Posted by euk-damien

.cc name works same as .com name, both are called top level domains, so .cc have a edge over .ws.

Sorry, am I the only one who doesn't understand this? Are you saying that .cc is a top level domain but .ws is not?

bidawinner · 05-02-2006, 10:19 AM

Originally Posted by randomo

Sorry, am I the only one who doesn't understand this? Are you saying that .cc is a top level domain but .ws is not?

They both are treated the same in the SE's

My preference is .Ws

Always treated as a Gtld

dongan · 05-03-2006, 03:10 AM

.cc would be better than .ws IMO

randomo · 05-05-2006, 05:19 PM

The latest Newsweek has a small story about tourists who stay in lighthouses ... there's a reference to the website lighthouse.cc. First time I recall seeing a .cc in the major media. (But I still prefer .ws!)

Prec1sioN · 05-05-2006, 06:06 PM

i prefer .cc, it reminds me of mobstar, i love that game and that's why i like .cc more than .ws

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randomo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Delaware, USA Posts: 3,225 Follow @BetterDomains	To me, .ws makes more sense than most other ccTLDs. Ignore the fact that it really means Western Samoa (and that some guys tried to run a get-rich-quick scheme); .ws says "website" to me. I could say, "Visit the Dinosaurs WebSite at Dinosaurs.WS!", and your average Joe would remember the URL. What would I say for dinosaurs.cc, or .sc, or .nu, or whatever? __________________ See my domains, grouped by category, at BetterDomains.net - reseller offers welcome. Last edited by randomo; 05-02-2006 at 06:38 AM.

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webcom Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,295	.cc seems to hold more value than .ws, even if .ws is cheaper. Dot cc "looks" nicer and "dot double you es" is hard to pronounce

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Source NamePros Supporter Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 2,523	Not to be crass, but isn't this kind of like saying which tastes better - boogers or poop? If you need to ask you shouldn't be regging either ext... stick with CNO. If you must, then .tv, .sc, and .nu seem to be doing well right now.

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Murai NamePros Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 29	Thanks for your opinions, I will try to get a .cc domain then.

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SimpleMan NamePros Expert Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 5,050	It's always difficult to compare many of the ccTLD domains but .cc is the way to go when compared against .ws. I've noticed many more sales from .cc.

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Anthony NamePros Expert Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NYC Posts: 9,134	.cc seems to have the edge, since it seems closer to .com than .ws does...

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RareIQ Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 2,155	stick with the good ole .com

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dgridley NamePros Legend Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: SW Missouri Posts: 18,338 Follow @davew3b	.ws has always done well for me and it's cheaper to reg than .cc ($9.99 at Godaddy).. but I have a soft spot for .cc as well (tho I don't own any atm). I'd reg .ws over .cc.. the buzz is that it's .WebSite to most.. __________________ davew3b tumblr blog \| davew3b posterous blog

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randomo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Delaware, USA Posts: 3,225 Follow @BetterDomains	The latest Newsweek has a small story about tourists who stay in lighthouses ... there's a reference to the website lighthouse.cc. First time I recall seeing a .cc in the major media. (But I still prefer .ws!) __________________ See my domains, grouped by category, at BetterDomains.net - reseller offers welcome.

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05-05-2006, 06:06 PM	#18 (permalink)
Prec1sioN NamePros Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 42	i prefer .cc, it reminds me of mobstar, i love that game and that's why i like .cc more than .ws