In this week's Top Topics, we take a look at emojis and whether there is any plausibility in their use within domain names. We also discuss the biggest regrets of domain investors, and has a three-letter .COM just expired? It's a rare event that is definitely newsworthy. Who will catch the domain? We'll no doubt find out in the coming week.
Here's this week's Top Topics.
If You Could Own Any .COM, What Would it Be?
Everyone has at least one domain name that they would love to own, if money was no object. This week, a number of investors have been discussing those names that they would like to own.
There are some obvious one-word .COM names such as Travel.com, Music.com and News.com. However, there are also some more obscure suggestions such as reservarhoteles.com. Which is the domain name that you would like to own?
Topic by: @ch_dom
Emojis Could Soon Take Over Domain Names
CNET reported this week that GoDaddy have released a search engine for emojis, making it easier to register emoji-based domains.
The community have been reacting to this news, in what has become the most discussed topic of the last week. As you may expect, a couple of investors have purchased some emoji based domains. Do they have any value?
Topic by: @News
Accept The Offer You've Received
Shane Bellone had some forthright advice for the investment community with regards to inbound offers. According to Shane, investors should stop listening to appraisals, and told domainers to "stop being stubborn".
Do you agree with this advice? Have your say in the discussion, linked to above.
Topic by: @Shane Bellone
What's Your Biggest Regret in Domaining?
Do you have any regrets with regards to domain names? Most people do, apparently. In this topic, domainers are discussing their regrets. The main regret seems to be not starting earlier, despite having the opportunity to do so in many cases.
Other regrets also include not accepting large offers and investing heavily in trends or more obscure domain extensions. What's your biggest regret?
Topic by: @Arpit131
A Three-Letter .COM Enters Pending Delete Status
Three-letter .COMs are one of the most prized assets an investor or an end-user could own. With just 17,576 names available, the wholesale value of a three-letter .COM is now well into the five figure range. This week we're experiencing a very rare phenomenon; a three-letter .COM has entered "pending delete" status, meaning it will be released by the registry for general acquisition.
The name in question is VIQ.com, a 20 year old name that has been developed by a Japanese media company in the past. It's not clear why the name has been allowed to expire, but as of writing it's due to be deleted very soon.
Topic by: @RU
Top Topics of the Week is a blog series featuring the most popular discussions and content within the domain community. Tune in weekly to see what’s trending!
Here's this week's Top Topics.
If You Could Own Any .COM, What Would it Be?
Everyone has at least one domain name that they would love to own, if money was no object. This week, a number of investors have been discussing those names that they would like to own.
There are some obvious one-word .COM names such as Travel.com, Music.com and News.com. However, there are also some more obscure suggestions such as reservarhoteles.com. Which is the domain name that you would like to own?
Topic by: @ch_dom
Emojis Could Soon Take Over Domain Names
CNET reported this week that GoDaddy have released a search engine for emojis, making it easier to register emoji-based domains.
The community have been reacting to this news, in what has become the most discussed topic of the last week. As you may expect, a couple of investors have purchased some emoji based domains. Do they have any value?
Topic by: @News
Shane Bellone had some forthright advice for the investment community with regards to inbound offers. According to Shane, investors should stop listening to appraisals, and told domainers to "stop being stubborn".
Do you agree with this advice? Have your say in the discussion, linked to above.
Topic by: @Shane Bellone
What's Your Biggest Regret in Domaining?
Do you have any regrets with regards to domain names? Most people do, apparently. In this topic, domainers are discussing their regrets. The main regret seems to be not starting earlier, despite having the opportunity to do so in many cases.
Other regrets also include not accepting large offers and investing heavily in trends or more obscure domain extensions. What's your biggest regret?
Topic by: @Arpit131
A Three-Letter .COM Enters Pending Delete Status
Three-letter .COMs are one of the most prized assets an investor or an end-user could own. With just 17,576 names available, the wholesale value of a three-letter .COM is now well into the five figure range. This week we're experiencing a very rare phenomenon; a three-letter .COM has entered "pending delete" status, meaning it will be released by the registry for general acquisition.
The name in question is VIQ.com, a 20 year old name that has been developed by a Japanese media company in the past. It's not clear why the name has been allowed to expire, but as of writing it's due to be deleted very soon.
Topic by: @RU
Top Topics of the Week is a blog series featuring the most popular discussions and content within the domain community. Tune in weekly to see what’s trending!
