What gives value to a domain name?

foxter · 09-09-2007, 12:05 PM

In what order should the following determine a value of a domain name?

Google PR
Overture
length (number of chars)
Alexa Rank
language (EN/FR/RU/etc)
listed in DMOZ
Webarchive age
Technorati Rank
Delicious index
Google index
listed in Yahoo directory
Wikipedia (EN) results
Ask index
other possible means (please specify)

shockie · 09-09-2007, 01:16 PM

"other possible means"

to be specific, what the actual domain name is and whether others want that domain.

foxter · 09-09-2007, 02:32 PM

So, a domain name listed in DMOZ has no value to you at all?

shockie · 09-09-2007, 10:52 PM

dmoz has been going downhill for a while now and if you do a search of it here or on google you will see how the editors are bribing people etc.

montsa007 · 09-10-2007, 01:06 AM

Brandability IMO

twixke · 09-10-2007, 04:23 AM

maybe add
# backlinks
# searches a day @ overture/google/yahoo/msn for the keywords in the domain
Topic? is it currently hot (temp) or a general name that stays hot?
Age of the domain (when was it first registered)
Traffic (and from where does it comes searchengine/type-in?)

zoki · 09-10-2007, 06:15 AM

1. that someone other want that domain (and/or want to pay)

dentalpro · 09-10-2007, 06:18 AM

how bad you need money this week

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SimpleDomaining · 09-11-2007, 10:26 PM

i would put to N1. high natural traffic.

diegoid · 09-16-2007, 03:31 PM

It depends on what do you want to do.

Traffic or PR = A Fast Sale.

Brand = A chance to make a good deal.

I always go for the traffic.

Good Luck.

John Doe · 09-16-2007, 04:37 PM

Do you really think somebody would pay $XXXX...$XXXXXXX for a domain looks for existing traffic or PR? Nope, it doesn`t matter at all. Perhaps could matter for very small businesses who would pay $XX...$XXX. But just imagine you are going to buy for example money.com. Do you look at todays ranks? Good domain should be intuitive and easy to remember - it means potential for natural traffic and makes brandability easier. PR means Page Rank not domain rank - there is a big difference. Existing traffic can be poor because of nonexistent or weak page, lack of promotion activity etc etc.

09-09-2007, 12:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
foxter NamePros Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 26 0.00 NP$ (Donate)	What gives value to a domain name? In what order should the following determine a value of a domain name? Google PR Overture length (number of chars) Alexa Rank language (EN/FR/RU/etc) listed in DMOZ Webarchive age Technorati Rank Delicious index Google index listed in Yahoo directory Wikipedia (EN) results Ask index other possible means (please specify)

09-09-2007, 01:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
shockie Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 4,478 1,025.10 NP$ (Donate)	"other possible means" to be specific, what the actual domain name is and whether others want that domain. __________________ - shockie Linux VPS Hosting From $9.95 With A FREE Control Panel & DOUBLE Burst RAM! Monopoly Companies Binary Addition Coffee Makers & Grinders How to Wash Your Hands 5 Ways To Make Money Blogging Do You Want To Make Money Online?

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shockie Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 4,478 1,025.10 NP$ (Donate)	dmoz has been going downhill for a while now and if you do a search of it here or on google you will see how the editors are bribing people etc. __________________ - shockie Linux VPS Hosting From $9.95 With A FREE Control Panel & DOUBLE Burst RAM! Monopoly Companies Binary Addition Coffee Makers & Grinders How to Wash Your Hands 5 Ways To Make Money Blogging Do You Want To Make Money Online?

09-10-2007, 04:23 AM	#6 (permalink)
twixke NamePros Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 261 0.00 NP$ (Donate)	maybe add # backlinks # searches a day @ overture/google/yahoo/msn for the keywords in the domain Topic? is it currently hot (temp) or a general name that stays hot? Age of the domain (when was it first registered) Traffic (and from where does it comes searchengine/type-in?) __________________ Ciao, Available: WorkHome.Biz (Premium Domain) - Employee.be (Premium Domain) - WorkingHome.biz

09-10-2007, 06:15 AM	#7 (permalink)
zoki NamePros Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 888 222.43 NP$ (Donate)	1. that someone other want that domain (and/or want to pay) __________________ Patience is your best friend in this business! (© by Gene)

09-09-2007, 02:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
foxter NamePros Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 26 0.00 NP$ (Donate)	So, a domain name listed in DMOZ has no value to you at all?

09-10-2007, 01:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
montsa007 Account Closed Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 1,087 483.90 NP$ (Donate)	Brandability IMO

09-10-2007, 06:18 AM	#8 (permalink)
dentalpro Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Near Chicago Posts: 2,217 69.20 NP$ (Donate)	how bad you need money this week . __________________ ChicagoMeetup.org

09-11-2007, 10:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
SimpleDomaining Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 1,568 81.62 NP$ (Donate)	i would put to N1. high natural traffic. __________________ Visit http://SimpleDomaining.com. All newbie domainer needs to know to start domaining. Submit link to Simple Links Directory http://links.simpledomaining.com My last developed sites Century Plaza, Allgon , Kids Books Warehouse, Anthem Classifieds. LOOKONG FOR AN OFFER for DryCleaningCompany(.)com

09-16-2007, 03:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
diegoid NamePros Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 373 168.00 NP$ (Donate)	It depends on what do you want to do. Traffic or PR = A Fast Sale. Brand = A chance to make a good deal. I always go for the traffic. Good Luck. __________________ Domain Parking: Not Just the Basics

09-16-2007, 04:37 PM	#11 (permalink)
John Doe Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,633 167.05 NP$ (Donate)	Do you really think somebody would pay $XXXX...$XXXXXXX for a domain looks for existing traffic or PR? Nope, it doesn`t matter at all. Perhaps could matter for very small businesses who would pay $XX...$XXX. But just imagine you are going to buy for example money.com. Do you look at todays ranks? Good domain should be intuitive and easy to remember - it means potential for natural traffic and makes brandability easier. PR means Page Rank not domain rank - there is a big difference. Existing traffic can be poor because of nonexistent or weak page, lack of promotion activity etc etc. __________________ Domain registration - Why pay more? Discount Fragrances

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