.tv Anyone thought of doing a Co-Op

[TLDnetworks]

In looking through the many names I'd LOVE to register, I keep seeing my bank account dwindle. I was wondering if anyone has ever done, thought of doing, or IS doing a Co-Operative for Domain purchases?

I'd be interested in talking about ways to take advantage of the current market by pooling resources & money to grab some of these great available names.

The number of "Investors" would need to be limited, and bound by a contract of somesort, and have a set of bylaws. The ability to reduce the costly reg fees, maintain a core group of names, develop, and down the road benefit would be fantastic. Anybody have any input? Ideas? Interest?

 

[Carlton]

This is an interesting angle and a first as far as I know on the forums. If several of you go in on a nice .tv, I think that would merit some press and become another chapter in the domain industry story. Duke of DNJournal might cover this, pretty original proposal you have going here.

Partners would need to agree on how the dom would generate revenue and what specifically could be published on the site. Someone would lead the design. But interestingly, all 6 partners could participate in promoting the domain in different venues and I can see that having a great cumulative marketing effect. Best of luck. Cool concept at work here.

 

[johntv]

i am in touch with the .tv gods :hehe: but we need a serious investment war chest its premium domains were after :imho:

Adrian, I'm also only talking about premium names, but like most of us I'm getting nervous for fees above 1,000 a year (I have only 2 over 1,000 and that took me some thinking before I went for it). I like Equity's idea of getting for example 6 people and go for the one special premium name which is too expensive to buy on our own, develop and get promotion through Dnjournal, Verisign (with your portfolio, I can imagine you also have good contacts there) and maybe even do some additional promotion through our own developed sites. If this works out well, we can go from there :imho:

 

[Carlton]

Adrian, I'm also only talking about premium names, but like most of us I'm getting nervous for fees above 1,000 a year (I have only 2 over 1,000 and that took me some thinking before I went for it). I like Equity's idea of getting for example 6 people and go for the one special premium name which is too expensive to buy on our own, develop and get promotion through Dnjournal, Verisign (with your portfolio, I can imagine you also have good contacts there) and maybe even do some additional promotion through our own developed sites. If this works out well, we can go from there :imho:

DOGS.TV - What an incredible name. I imagine dog lovers from around the world submitting hilarious short video snippets of their pets doing funny things. People would stay on the site for hours and it could become an advertising goldmine. The name implies everything the site is about.

 

[betterdayz4]

Equity, if you'll have me I may be interested. I'm very much in the same situation as Australia, though without all the premium names - I have a few good ones.... development is a new arena for me and i'm learning as I'm going along. My aim always has been to develop my names into outright businesses, though I lack the experience on my own..

We find ourselves in the perfect spot to make a big impact on .tv.. there are loads of premiums left to buy and develop. I think we are all fairly convinced that the extension will be huge. The potential is there for us to develop several top domains into great businesses..

Anyway, I'm interested.... though I realise there are some friendships on the forum that have been formed over long periods of time and certain people would prefer to work with people they know.

 

[johntv]

DOGS.TV - What an incredible name. I imagine dog lovers from around the world submitting hilarious short video snippets of their pets doing funny things. People would stay on the site for hours and it could become an advertising goldmine. The name implies everything the site is about.

Thanks Carlton, I have not given thought on the development of this name yet, but you just gave me a good idea

 

[Carlton]

Thanks Carlton, I have not given thought on the development of this name yet, but you just gave me a good idea

I get many emails from family with dog pictures and even video. There's a video floating around on the net (TV too I think) of a skateboarding bulldog. It's addictive. Pet owners have unreal devotion to and interest in their animals.

When I saw the domain in your signature, it hit me instantly what a great development opportunity that could be. Not only informational, and with pet meds too, but the sheer entertainment value. This is actually a case in which the .TV would be a superior choice to the .com. Anyway, good luck to you.