.CC versus .WS

Porte · 06-06-2005, 07:05 AM

Hello guys,

The domain name which I want isn't available for .com..but yet available in other extensions include .CC and .WS, which one is better? & why?

I really can't make a decision as both can be alternatives to .com..I would love to know which one you recommend and why.

Redleg · 06-06-2005, 08:27 AM

.ws is half the price of .cc
Other than that it shouldn't be much difference..

Porte · 06-06-2005, 08:56 AM

But regardless of the price, which gives more sense you think? After a .COM

Redleg · 06-06-2005, 08:58 AM

.ws ...

But that's just my opinion.

www.unique.ws

Porte · 06-06-2005, 09:25 AM

You got very nice names there.

fish · 06-06-2005, 09:58 AM

It depends on the domain and how it fits with the extensions. Other than that and price, it shouldn't matter.

IAmAllanShore · 06-06-2005, 10:14 AM

Find a name that is available in .com

If you absolutely want a .cc or a .ws , that's a tough call...

I'd still say .cc if for no other reason than verisign is still it's promoter (See www.greatdomains.com , no .ws ).

-Allan

Porte · 06-06-2005, 10:49 AM

Aha thanks for the feedback, I'll grab the CC then.

stscac · 06-06-2005, 07:33 PM

Originally Posted by IAmAllanShore

Find a name that is available in .com

If you absolutely want a .cc or a .ws , that's a tough call...
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/domain-newbies/96096-cc-versus-ws.html

I'd still say .cc if for no other reason than verisign is still it's promoter (See www.greatdomains.com , no .ws ).

-Allan

I like your methodology.

For all others:
I would say this is one a key factor to invoke, but don't make this the only determinant.

-Steve

Tippy · 06-07-2005, 04:05 AM

I myself would have taken the .ws most likely, it has a general meaning unlike .cc which dont really have one, then again to me I see " credit card " which doesnt work for all words/terms like .ws " web site " does.

I agree with what Steve said, wtf are GreatDomains anyways, I know who they think they are, but I certainly wouldnt consider what they do/say as being the way of the web.

hanz · 06-07-2005, 04:09 AM

Originally Posted by Tippy

I myself would have taken the .ws most likely, it has a general meaning unlike .cc which dont really have one, then again to me I see " credit card " which doesnt work for all words/terms like .ws " web site " does.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=96096

I agree with what Steve said, wtf are GreatDomains anyways, I know who they think they are, but I certainly wouldnt consider what they do/say as being the way of the web.

.cc is for Cocos Islands (i have no idea where they are)
so I would ge .ws

FusunMedia · 06-07-2005, 04:42 AM

I choose .ws mainly because of the price.

IAmAllanShore · 06-07-2005, 09:35 AM

Originally Posted by Tippy

I agree with what Steve said, wtf are GreatDomains anyways, I know who they think they are, but I certainly wouldnt consider what they do/say as being the way of the web.

Agreed that GreatDomains is now "Web God" , I was using it as a readily available source to show that Verisign does still "promote" .cc (And

it's an automatic X amount of "Potential" points when the big-guns could eventually promote the dang extension

).
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=96096

I still say that neither .ws nor .cc are ideal at this point in time, but I would choose the .cc over the .ws except in rare circumstances. (My opinion on this has changed in the past few months)

-Allan

VURG · 06-07-2005, 09:56 AM

Originally Posted by hanz

.cc is for Cocos Islands (i have no idea where they are)
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=96096
so I would ge .ws

The Cocos Islands are a little West of the Northern Part of Western Australia. It is in the same time zone as Singapore, Malaysia, Western Australia and a good part of China. It's a great holiday destination for Australians but it is quite small.

NameRegistration · 06-07-2005, 12:01 PM

Originally Posted by hanz

.cc is for Cocos Islands (i have no idea where they are)
so I would ge .ws

Cocos Island (.cc) or Samoa (.ws), it's a hard choise. I wouldn’t take any of them. I don't see any future to any of these extensions but that's just my opinion.

TLDnetworks · 06-07-2005, 12:14 PM

Originally Posted by IAmAllanShore

Find a name that is available in .com

For all except a core keyword domain. Otherwise, I'd lean to the .ws - forget the Western Somoa aspect and play the "Web Site" card... I don't get the .cc thing at all; just my opinion

Porte · 06-07-2005, 01:37 PM

So guys, you'll disagree with going with CC, the reason I want to select a CC over WS is that I think it's easier in typing, nothing special.

You've mentioned that I should go with a .com, I can't do this..I'm posting this thread because the name is just not available in .com.

So guys, anybody agree with me? I only think the CC has more potential than WS...is this ever true?

dewd · 06-07-2005, 09:39 PM

WS is easyer to remimber and starting to get kinda common
WS is cheaper also

if it was me id buy the .com off whoever has it
OR a simour 1 to it
OR change the name and get a .com

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Porte Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: I'm right here Posts: 3,526	But regardless of the price, which gives more sense you think? After a .COM

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Porte Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: I'm right here Posts: 3,526	You got very nice names there.

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Porte Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: I'm right here Posts: 3,526	Aha thanks for the feedback, I'll grab the CC then.

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Tippy NamePros Expert Join Date: May 2003 Location: Montreal Posts: 7,019	I myself would have taken the .ws most likely, it has a general meaning unlike .cc which dont really have one, then again to me I see " credit card " which doesnt work for all words/terms like .ws " web site " does. I agree with what Steve said, wtf are GreatDomains anyways, I know who they think they are, but I certainly wouldnt consider what they do/say as being the way of the web.

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06-07-2005, 01:37 PM	THREAD STARTER #17 (permalink)
Porte Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: I'm right here Posts: 3,526	So guys, you'll disagree with going with CC, the reason I want to select a CC over WS is that I think it's easier in typing, nothing special. You've mentioned that I should go with a .com, I can't do this..I'm posting this thread because the name is just not available in .com. So guys, anybody agree with me? I only think the CC has more potential than WS...is this ever true?

06-07-2005, 09:39 PM	#18 (permalink)
dewd Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,680	WS is easyer to remimber and starting to get kinda common WS is cheaper also if it was me id buy the .com off whoever has it OR a simour 1 to it OR change the name and get a .com __________________ TurtleHosting.com - Hosting as low as $0.99/month! ( NP$ Accepted )

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