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Hi guys...

Let's play a small game. There are 3 questions each of us answer:

1) What is your best domain?
2) How much do you think it is worth?
3) Why do you think it would fetch you that amount?

The idea here is to remove the biases that we all have towards the domain name that we own.
I have been overly optimistic about many of the domain names that I owned, and that gives a false picture when we approach an end user or an end user approaches us. Ultimately, we end up losing a sale which could have fetched up, say mid xxx to low xxxx or maybe more.

So yeah, lets go ahead! Be a sport! Participate! And let's learn together!
 
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Thinkpad is the name of a product, and they just call it that, it is their brand. "smart clock" is a generic category, like "digital watch" or "blue shoes" or "smart washing machine".

Their product is called "Lenovo Smart Clock", they always use Lenovo at the front because it they tell people it is called "Smart Clock" and someone searches for that they could get any brand's version of a smart clock. They aren't likely to be interested in smartclock.com just like they aren't interested in laptop.com. It has no brand value.

Oh.....wait a second....so you have the qualifications to speak on their behalf? I'm honestly almost falling out of my chair right now:ROFL:.


You've basically answered one of the most basic reasons why large companies buy premium generic domain names in the first place.


Take a moment read what you said out loud to yourself and check out this post from DomainSherpa.com.



https://www.domainsherpa.com/large-companies-that-own-generic-domain-names/


One more thing. It's wrong compare a Smart Clock to something like Blue Shoes. Even within their own niches they are categorically different in connotation. Blue is a color, but, the word Smart expresses an entirely different meaning when paired with a noun. It's widely used as a descriptor for enhancement, especially for commercial products.

Blue Clock is comparable in meaning to Blue Shoes, Blue TV, Blue Car, Blue PC and Blue Phone

Smart Clock is comparable in meaning to Smart Shoes, Smart TV, Smart Car, Smart PC and Smart Phone.
 
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Oh.....wait a second....so you have the qualifications to speak on their behalf? I'm honestly almost falling out of my chair right now:ROFL:.

Does that mean you disagree with my comment the product is called "Thinkpad", another product is "Lenovo Smart Clock". Are you saying this is wrong?

You've basically answered one of the most basic reasons why large companies buy generic domain names in the first place.

Take a moment read what you said out loud to yourself and check out this post from DomainSherpa.com.

They rarely but these names any more because the benefits are greatly diminished compared to 20 years ago for product names. Mostly these products will be sold by large brand retailers and by Lenovo on their own site.
 
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Does that mean you disagree with my comment the product is called "Thinkpad", another product is "Lenovo Smart Clock". Are you saying this is wrong?



They rarely but these names any more because the benefits are greatly diminished compared to 20 years ago for product names. Mostly these products will be sold by large brand retailers and by Lenovo on their own site.


I didn't even bother to assess that statement because it's quite obvious that the naming of each product is dissimilar. ThinkPad is a brandable name, the Lenovo Smart Clock is not, they are using a category descriptor to brand their product. You're are essentially asking me to refute the obvious, so that you can then use that to argue that your own conclusions are valid LMFAO:ROFL:, how laughable.


As per your second statement.

It's quite simple. If you want to own a category online. You buy the category killer domain. It doesn't need to be used as your customer facing brand. Large companies purchase premium generic domains brand protection, to avoid confusion and to drive traffic to their products. It's a proven model that's not going anywhere. Why on earth would Kraft foods keep a hold of Bologna.com, Dessert.com, Dinners.com, EatHealthy.com, EatingHealthy.com, HotCereal.com, Jello.com, LowFat.com, Mayonnaise.com, Pickles.com, Puddings.com, Beverages.com, CreamCheese.com, Sauces.com otherwise? They own their category online... just like they own it offline... their intention is to dominate.
 
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It's quite simple. If you want to own a category online. You buy the category killer domain. It doesn't need to be used as your customer facing brand. Large companies purchase premium generic domains brand protection, to avoid confusion and to drive traffic to their products. It's a proven model that's not going anywhere. Why on earth would Kraft foods keep a hold of Bologna.com, Dessert.com, Dinners.com, EatHealthy.com, EatingHealthy.com, HotCereal.com, Jello.com, LowFat.com, Mayonnaise.com, Pickles.com, Puddings.com, Beverages.com, CreamCheese.com, Sauces.com otherwise? They own their category online... just like they own it offline... their intention is to dominate.

You’ve been drinking the industry kool-aid, Amazon owns most ecommerce category’s and doesn’t own such names. Wayfair is trying to sell their “category killers”. These models aren’t “proven” they are failing as companies switch from these SEO names to brands.

Your thinking is 20 years out of date, ever considered going on the Sherpa show? They’d like you for sure.
 
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In what category?

AI assistance is the category.

Have you ever heard of Google Assistant? Alexa? Cortana?

Those are all Ai Assistants. Many, many others are joining the fray as it's a rapidly developing niche.
 
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Vps.io ( Virtual private servers )

Worth : I think at least High $x,xxx and up to mid 5 figures for the right buyer.

Why ? I believe it's a professional domain, VPS fits perfectly with .io , a very good niche and a clear purpose name.
 
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ismy.com
$100,000 end user value
 
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AI assistance is the category.

Have you ever heard of Google Assistant? Alexa? Cortana?

Those are all Ai Assistants. Many, many others are joining the fray as it's a rapidly developing niche.

Well I don't think this name is a "category killer" because I've never heard of the category "ai assistance". These services are always named after first names or short catchy names. The category killer names are probably John.com or Mary.com, not AIAssistant.com.
 
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Vps.io ( Virtual private servers )

Worth : I think at least High $x,xxx and up to mid 5 figures for the right buyer.

Why ? I believe it's a professional domain, VPS fits perfectly with .io , a very good niche and a clear purpose name.

hosting.io maybe, but vps.io is very pigeon holed.
 
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ismy.com
$100,000 end user value

Is a good name but at 100k you'll put buyers off completely, they could get a one word .com for that. Suggest 5k-10k enduser.
 
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Well I don't think this name is a "category killer" because I've never heard of the category "ai assistance". These services are always named after first names or short catchy names. The category killer names are probably John.com or Mary.com, not AIAssistant.com.


John.com and Mary.com are not category killer names. They are ultra premium first name domains.

Both are in the Given Name category. They do not categorize a product or service. You don't seem to understand the term "Category Killer".

It's absurd that you think just because you've never heard of Ai Assistants the domain AiAssistant.com can't be a categorically killer domain.......that's actually the most ridiculous thing I've heard this week hahah:ROFL:.

Anyways, it's time you stop making this your own personal appraisal thread critiquing everyone's domains without actually having logical input. I will be reporting further comments you make that go against the premise of the thread. I will also be reporting my previous comments responding to you, thread needs to be cleaned up.
 
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John.com and Mary.com are not category killer names. They are ultra premium first name domains.

Both are in the Given Name category. They do not categorize a product or service. You don't seem to understand the term "Category Killer".

It's absurd that you think just because you've never heard of Ai Assistants the domain AiAssistant.com can't be a categorically killer domain.......that's actually the most ridiculous thing I've heard this week hahah:ROFL:.

John.com, Mary.com, these are the types of names actually used in that industry, not names like AIAssistannt.com, there is nobody in that industry who want to use this name so how can it be a category killer? What category is that name going to kill by someone using it?

Category killer means,

"a large store, typically one of a chain, which specializes in a particular type of discounted merchandise and becomes the dominant retailer in that category."

Nobody is ever going to become dominant using a name like aiassiatnt.com, it's all wrong. Next you tell us with bankaccount.com you could become the world biggest bank. It is a nonsense that you are saying, almost a fart.
 
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In what category?

Domain names
Well I don't think this name is a "category killer" because I've never heard of the category "ai assistance". These services are always named after first names or short catchy names. The category killer names are probably John.com or Mary.com, not AIAssistant.com.

Thanks John.

I agree sone will use first names and it's a wise move as well :).
As I have mentioned the name is what's Ai is all about for many so companies will want to brand around it as there is only one AiAssistant (.)com ,and others will surely want to own it without using it as a brand name .

Many thanks for your comments!

Elad
 
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WPDEVELOPER.COM (12 years old)

Mid to high $xx,xxx

Its an EMD for WordPress Developer & there is NO TRADEMARK / COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT from WordPress , as it uses WP instead of WordPress recommended by Automatic people :xf.smile:

Using as an exclusive portfolio for WordPress related services.

I get a decent target audience traffic through which I get leads for WordPress projects.
A perfect fit for a Freelancer like me or a Web Design firm specialising in WordPress like mine.

** I'm not looking to sell this domain or site as it gets me decent business revenue, just wanted to showcase my best domain as requested by the person who created this thread :xf.wink:
 
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OP says "The idea here is to remove the biases that we all have towards the domain name that we own."
So far johnnie happens to be the only critic Oh well

Thanks
 
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OP says "The idea here is to remove the biases that we all have towards the domain name that we own."
So far johnnie happens to be the only critic Oh well

Thanks

Yep this has quickly turned into a “show off your name, say it’s worth a crazy price and argue with/report anyone who doesn’t agree”.

Thanks for bringing the thread back to reality llama, even if it only lasts a couple of posts.
 
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toptoptoptoptoptoptoptoptoptoptoptoptoptoptoptoptoptoptoptoptop.top
- highest possible number (21) of "top" in a domain (without the TLD)
- highest possible number of characters (63) in a domain (without the TLD)
- highest possible TLD (".top")


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It worths more than any other domain name and more than all other domain names togetherrr
- more than ttt... ...tttop.top / tooo... ...ooop.top / toppp... ...ppp.top
- more than google.com / amazon.com / apple.com / microsoft.com / facebook.com /... / abc.xyz
- more than all these and all other domain names together

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Because it has this valueee
- it is untoppable (it is only "toppable" with subdomains - but to reach the highest possible number of "top" in a domain name that includes subdomains, you need this domain name)
- UHNWIs are permanently searching for ways how they can spend / invest their wealth

- it is the highest art / virtual status symbol and it is only created for those who can (try to) buy it / own it / sell it
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@AbdulBasit.com

Feel free to explain why you disliked my posttt
Because I really don't get it, your dislike
has no logiccc
Of course you are free to dis/like whatever you want, I just want to understanddd

PEACEEE
 
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Great thread @Arpit131
I would suggest not to limit it to one best name but sharing great names u think u own and hear opinions about it ,as you said remove all biases and learn from the process .

Many thanks .
 
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ToHost.com
Mid 5 figures
I think it's a short catchy name, "host" is one of the most valuable keyword these days.
 
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John.com, Mary.com, these are the types of names actually used in that industry, not names like AIAssistannt.com, there is nobody in that industry who want to use this name so how can it be a category killer? What category is that name going to kill by someone using it?

Category killer means,

"a large store, typically one of a chain, which specializes in a particular type of discounted merchandise and becomes the dominant retailer in that category."

Nobody is ever going to become dominant using a name like aiassiatnt.com, it's all wrong. Next you tell us with bankaccount.com you could become the world biggest bank. It is a nonsense that you are saying, almost a fart.
You posted the definition of a category killer retailer, which is entirely different to that of a category killer domain 😁, in this case Google is not your friend, keyboard warrior.

Given names can be branded as AI but at the same time they can be used for anything because they aren't all encompassing descriptors for a good or service.

You ask questions that have overwhelmingly obvious answers.

How do you know there is no one the industry that would want to use the domain? Are you magically associated with all the industry players? Do you know every senior exective working in the AI assistance industry by name? Your arrogance is astounding :ROFL:.

BankAccount.com is not a category killer domain in the Banking niche. Banking.com or Bank.com are the killers. You don't seem to get it.

Don't believe in your own ignorance. That will always lead to failure. It will also lead to you embarrassing yourself on a public forum.

I won't be replying to anymore. Thread needs cleaning.
 
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I won't be replying to anymore. Thread needs cleaning.

I'm surprised you've spent this much effort feeding the troll already
 
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OP says "The idea here is to remove the biases that we all have towards the domain name that we own."
So far johnnie happens to be the only critic Oh well

Thanks

Tbh i regret posting mine (i don’t usually post in these types of threads).

You always get one who criticizes someone’s investments, along with typing the domain out in full (so forever shows up on search results), so in a way sort of devaluing it.

I think there should be a rule against that personally or at least let the owner of a domain who this happens to have their domain censored out if they wish should that happen. I’ve had it done to me before, someone typing a domain i own in full along with negative comments, requested NamePros admin to censor my domain and they wouldn’t because only a person who posted can request their post to be edited.

I personally never type a domain i don't own out in full as respect to the person that owns it.
 
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@AbdulBasit.com

Feel free to explain why you disliked my posttt
Because I really don't get it, your dislike
has no logiccc
Of course you are free to dis/like whatever you want, I just want to understanddd

PEACEEE

Plenty of reasons.
Distracting with writing style which is difficult to read.
Explaining and defending crappy name and that too in a poor way.
And goes on...

Hope you'll be professional and try to do basics right.

And yeah... you're too free to dis/like whatever you want!
 
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