.us Domains

BottomUpSites · 07-16-2007, 11:39 AM

What does everyone think of .us domains? There is a decent name for my domain selling business available in .us (not available in .com), but I am a little iffy on .us.

Just wanted to hear everyone's opinions. I really want to stick with the .com, but the .us is available.

Spade · 07-16-2007, 12:13 PM

In my opinion - .us domain names have some minor appeal, but only if the business is specific to the United States... Now, if Im building a brand, I wouldnt thinka bout building on anything other than .com.

In terms of a Domain Selling business... think about it like this... If you dont own a decent .com domain name to retail your domains with, your portfolio probably isnt worth looking at.....

I highly recommend building your business on a .com

Justin

.X. · 07-16-2007, 01:10 PM

I have a decent Dot US portfolio, With Generics and 3 letter Dot US, I like them alot, But only if they are premuim, I have a bunch i regged that are not premuim, I am letting those drop, My premuim and 3 letter Dot US names, I will keep for years to come.

BottomUpSites · 07-16-2007, 01:59 PM

Originally Posted by domainspade

In my opinion - .us domain names have some minor appeal, but only if the business is specific to the United States... Now, if Im building a brand, I wouldnt thinka bout building on anything other than .com.

In terms of a Domain Selling business... think about it like this... If you dont own a decent .com domain name to retail your domains with, your portfolio probably isnt worth looking at.....

I highly recommend building your business on a .com

Justin

What do you mean by a decent .com domain name? I have a few in mind, but they are nothing special. They would just be <company name>domains.com. I could also do LLLDomains.com, if that would be good. Looking for LLDomains, but not having any luck.

Spade · 07-16-2007, 02:27 PM

Decent? Go into the aftermarket and snag something memorable. Recently ExtremeDomains.com just sold on NP for $75 (If I remember correctly). I attempted to buy this domain name myself, but one of the mod's beet me too it by less than a minute.

Honestly, dont build your internet business on anything but a .com - and spend the extra dollars to secure a decent name.

Justin

Sam · 07-16-2007, 05:33 PM

Your forgetting about .ORG, IMO if the .com is taken, .org is a very solid extension to build your businesses on.

DomainBuyerBroker · 07-18-2007, 11:13 AM

.us can be good but I don't think it's hot. Not many people know about it and I have never seen any marketing from the registrar.

neroux · 07-26-2007, 05:23 AM

If you are aiming for the US market only .us might be a good way, also you need to be US American, which you seem to be however.

BottomUpSites · 07-26-2007, 07:00 AM

I am probably going to go .com, if I can find something cheap enough. I found a good <word>Domains.com that was not registered, but it didn't fit with my style. I also looked into Domainville.com and Domainsville.com because I think those are great names, but they are too expensive or unavailable.

I will find one, one of these days.

.X. · 07-26-2007, 05:15 PM

Originally Posted by Sam

Your forgetting about .ORG, IMO if the .com is taken, .org is a very solid extension to build your businesses on.

I feel the same way exactly, And .org is the route i go if .com is regged.

BTS · 07-26-2007, 05:24 PM

But doesn't .org signify a charity based company.... or am I really far behind in my thinking

NameCharger · 07-26-2007, 05:39 PM

Originally Posted by DomainBuyerBroker

.us can be good but I don't think it's hot. Not many people know about it and I have never seen any marketing from the registrar.

What's up with that? As much as American's like their television, you'd figure Neustar would put out a commercial or two to raise public awareness and drive business.

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Spade NameBio.com Founder Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 7,855	In my opinion - .us domain names have some minor appeal, but only if the business is specific to the United States... Now, if Im building a brand, I wouldnt thinka bout building on anything other than .com. In terms of a Domain Selling business... think about it like this... If you dont own a decent .com domain name to retail your domains with, your portfolio probably isnt worth looking at..... I highly recommend building your business on a .com Justin __________________ Read my Blog! NameBio.com - Search The Domain Sales Index Buying LLLL.com's ending in "CA"

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Spade NameBio.com Founder Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 7,855	Decent? Go into the aftermarket and snag something memorable. Recently ExtremeDomains.com just sold on NP for $75 (If I remember correctly). I attempted to buy this domain name myself, but one of the mod's beet me too it by less than a minute. Honestly, dont build your internet business on anything but a .com - and spend the extra dollars to secure a decent name. Justin __________________ Read my Blog! NameBio.com - Search The Domain Sales Index Buying LLLL.com's ending in "CA"

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