Domain names completed by extensions

bingostar · 01-25-2008, 12:37 PM

Hi everyone.

I know the title is not too explanatory so I will try to explain further here.

Lets take del.icio.us as an example. You can see that they just added a del subdomain to their real domain name icio, which when coupled with the us extension makes up a great dictionary word.

I was looking for a domain name for my own niche and I have found an available domain name which when using only the country extension without any subdomains, makes up a decent name for my niche.

I apologize if I gave too many details, but I would like your professional opinions, if domain name mixes like these are considered a hot property and would sell good?

Also do you know if owning a country domain name, like .us, .uk etc... requires you to be a legal resident of that country?

Thanks and I look forward to your replies.

PowerUp · 01-25-2008, 01:53 PM

What you are referring to is known as "domain hack". Some domain hacks go well with the extension and looks cool. Definitely stands out from the crowd. There have been $x,xxx sales reported around here. I suppose the value of the domain hack depends on the "keyword". Whether it's a popular keyword, or commercial related.

bingostar · 01-25-2008, 02:38 PM

Thanks PowerUp.

Can you please share any info in regards to this question:

Quote:

Also do you know if owning a country domain name, like .us, .uk etc... requires you to be a legal resident of that country?

I am still learning stuff, so pardon my noob questions.

Thanks.

Jake · 01-25-2008, 04:43 PM

"US" You must be a U.S.A citizen, and I dont believe there are restrictions on co.uk domains.

I would look it up though, as I am not 100% sure about the .US

01-25-2008, 12:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
bingostar New Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 2 14.55 NP$ (Donate)	Domain names completed by extensions Hi everyone. I know the title is not too explanatory so I will try to explain further here. Lets take del.icio.us as an example. You can see that they just added a del subdomain to their real domain name icio, which when coupled with the us extension makes up a great dictionary word. I was looking for a domain name for my own niche and I have found an available domain name which when using only the country extension without any subdomains, makes up a decent name for my niche. I apologize if I gave too many details, but I would like your professional opinions, if domain name mixes like these are considered a hot property and would sell good? Also do you know if owning a country domain name, like .us, .uk etc... requires you to be a legal resident of that country? Thanks and I look forward to your replies. Last edited by bingostar; 01-25-2008 at 12:40 PM.

01-25-2008, 01:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
PowerUp Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,254 63.35 NP$ (Donate)	What you are referring to is known as "domain hack". Some domain hacks go well with the extension and looks cool. Definitely stands out from the crowd. There have been $x,xxx sales reported around here. I suppose the value of the domain hack depends on the "keyword". Whether it's a popular keyword, or commercial related. __________________ ParkingPanel hasn't paid me since February. Check it out here Parking Income +150 days and still not paid. Check it out here ParkingPanel owes me more than USD100 since Feb 2008. Check it out here

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Jake Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Texas, Ya'll Posts: 1,647 11.00 NP$ (Donate)	"US" You must be a U.S.A citizen, and I dont believe there are restrictions on co.uk domains. I would look it up though, as I am not 100% sure about the .US __________________ ObamaCaption.com - Create & Share Your own 'Obama Caption'

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