Premium Domains?

lsw-computing · 05-07-2007, 03:17 PM

How exactly does one define a premium domin? Is it a domain in a certain format, that sticks to certain rules, or that fetches a certain value? Or do other things come into it?

Hope this hasn't alredy been posted, if so, I appologise

-NC- · 05-07-2007, 03:55 PM

I'm pretty sure it's already been posted, lsw!
But it can be hard to find info in amongst the nearly 2 million posts on here, so I'll bite.

I'm sure someone more senior will post a better response than me shortly, but here goes anyway:

Some premium factors:

extension - .com is worth more than .info for example
characters - aaa.com is worth more than QZX (probably!)
generic - non trademarked, meaningful, one maybe 2 words

Maybe check out the price guides on 3Character.com

lsw-computing · 05-07-2007, 04:01 PM

THanks for biting

Thanks for the insight, just checking out that link now - there are some big numbers there!!

Thanks again - I'm just starting out in the domain game, so just trying to get a feel for everything - lots of reading

-NC- · 05-07-2007, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lsw-computing

THanks for biting

Thanks for the insight

No problem!
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lsw-computing · 05-07-2007, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCRiver

No problem!
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Ahhh, thats what they do

. Thanks for the hint - +ve for you

smashfactory · 05-07-2007, 06:27 PM

true premium domains are generally very expensive- while some people have their own scoring systems, and will tell you "their" version of premium- the general domainer audience will see names like News.com, Business.com, Homes.com as true generic premiums.
then things tier down, and also teir down in pricing- but true premiums are way mucho dinero

AdoptableDomains · 05-07-2007, 07:52 PM

The definition of Premium:

pre·mi·um:
...
n.
An unusual or high value: Employers put a premium on honesty and hard work.
adj.
Of superior quality or value: premium gasoline.

In theory, I guess any domain that would sell well above reg fee could be called premium. there really is no defined definition in the domain industry. A premium .com might be 4-7 figures. A premium .cc might be $200. Premium is really not a fixed value, but more of a comparative value.

lsw-computing · 05-13-2007, 05:41 PM

THanks for the oppinions guys - only just got my laptop back to check what you all said!

All slightly confusing - I think I might stick to web development!!

Thanks again

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lsw-computing New Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 13 0.00 NP$ (Donate)	Premium Domains? How exactly does one define a premium domin? Is it a domain in a certain format, that sticks to certain rules, or that fetches a certain value? Or do other things come into it? Hope this hasn't alredy been posted, if so, I appologise

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-NC- Traveller Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Yet another city Posts: 1,392 614.57 NP$ (Donate)	I'm pretty sure it's already been posted, lsw! But it can be hard to find info in amongst the nearly 2 million posts on here, so I'll bite. I'm sure someone more senior will post a better response than me shortly, but here goes anyway: Some premium factors: extension - .com is worth more than .info for example characters - aaa.com is worth more than QZX (probably!) generic - non trademarked, meaningful, one maybe 2 words Maybe check out the price guides on 3Character.com __________________ Internet.geek.nz NameCooler.com Unlimited Domain Name Web Hosting Travel Money Rates

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AdoptableDomains Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 4,017 2,008.11 NP$ (Donate)	The definition of Premium: pre·mi·um: ... n. An unusual or high value: Employers put a premium on honesty and hard work. adj. Of superior quality or value: premium gasoline. In theory, I guess any domain that would sell well above reg fee could be called premium. there really is no defined definition in the domain industry. A premium .com might be 4-7 figures. A premium .cc might be $200. Premium is really not a fixed value, but more of a comparative value. __________________ AdoptableDomains.com ~~~~~Finding Good Homes for Good Names~~~~~ FuelPrices.mobi - Fish.us - ManhattanNewYork.net - Salesmen.info - SoundSystems.org Dickering.com - JobPlacement.biz - LotteryTickets.ws - Deleted.cc - Names.im - MP3.hn

05-07-2007, 04:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
lsw-computing New Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 13 0.00 NP$ (Donate)	THanks for biting Thanks for the insight, just checking out that link now - there are some big numbers there!! Thanks again - I'm just starting out in the domain game, so just trying to get a feel for everything - lots of reading

05-13-2007, 05:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
lsw-computing New Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 13 0.00 NP$ (Donate)	THanks for the oppinions guys - only just got my laptop back to check what you all said! All slightly confusing - I think I might stick to web development!! Thanks again

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