.de domains

[Mr. Mirko Blazevic]

Are they being sold easily?

 

[adsorbable]

First you said "english terms combined with .de do rarely well"

Then when presented with evidence to prove otherwise, you change your initial statement to English terms not used in common day to day German language don't to well.

I dont want to get inbetween this but I just wanted to give you my 2cents (I m from germany and do a lot of business there too). The issue with english words in the german language is predicting the market and which english words will turn into mainstream words. I was just over there again and it amazed me how many english words are being integrated into german advertising and the language? Why? I am not 100% but its been like that for a long long time (we used to call it mc donalds german because they were one of the first companies to advertise using a mix of english/german to be funny). It could be that its simply easier to market or that it rolls of your tongue easier.

My recommendation would be that you simply do a google search for the word (google.de) before purchasing a domain in a language that you may not understand. Youre not looking for long articles but lets be honest and lets just say that a word with 1 mil search results has a higher chance of actually being used where a word with 20k results (mostly english websites) has a lower chance lol.

I am in no way an expert and I have a few domains myself that are .de that include a english word like smartphoneVR.de. Again just trying to offer frienly advice

 

[frank-germany]

First you said "english terms combined with .de do rarely well"

Then when presented with evidence to prove otherwise, you change your initial statement to English terms not used in common day to day German language don't to well.

There are loads of sales on Namebio of .de domains with English words not used in day to day German language (if you actually took the time to look instead of speculating)... Being German might give you an advantage over non German domainers but it does not in anyway make you the authority and the be all and end all of the German domain market place.

After making an initial blunder with .de domains, I started checking with my German sister in law as well another German domainer and a German marketer (my sister in laws friend)... So right now it's Nambio stats + my German sister in law + a German domainer + a German marketer who all confirm my domain choices are spot on VS Frank-Germany. Thanks for your input but I will pass thanks... No offense intended.

I have corrected my orginal post to
"english words that are not used in common german language in combination with .de"
will normally not do well in the german market

.. and you may let me know in a few years
if you still think I was wrong

and yes - I am an expert for .de domains

 

[Jasper schilperoord]

A yes I see. I wasn't following the ongoing discussion. I get your comment now.

 

[deez007]

I dont want to get inbetween this but I just wanted to give you my 2cents (I m from germany and do a lot of business there too). The issue with english words in the german language is predicting the market and which english words will turn into mainstream words. I was just over there again and it amazed me how many english words are being integrated into german advertising and the language? Why? I am not 100% but its been like that for a long long time (we used to call it mc donalds german because they were one of the first companies to advertise using a mix of english/german to be funny). It could be that its simply easier to market or that it rolls of your tongue easier.

My recommendation would be that you simply do a google search for the word (google.de) before purchasing a domain in a language that you may not understand. Youre not looking for long articles but lets be honest and lets just say that a word with 1 mil search results has a higher chance of actually being used where a word with 20k results (mostly english websites) has a lower chance lol.

I am in no way an expert and I have a few domains myself that are .de that include a english word like smartphoneVR.de. Again just trying to offer frienly advice

Now that my friend is some solid advice that is much appreciated

Thank you

 

[frank-germany]

I dont want to get inbetween this but I just wanted to give you my 2cents (I m from germany and do a lot of business there too). The issue with english words in the german language is predicting the market and which english words will turn into mainstream words. I was just over there again and it amazed me how many english words are being integrated into german advertising and the language? Why? I am not 100% but its been like that for a long long time (we used to call it mc donalds german because they were one of the first companies to advertise using a mix of english/german to be funny). It could be that its simply easier to market or that it rolls of your tongue easier.

My recommendation would be that you simply do a google search for the word (google.de) before purchasing a domain in a language that you may not understand. Youre not looking for long articles but lets be honest and lets just say that a word with 1 mil search results has a higher chance of actually being used where a word with 20k results (mostly english websites) has a lower chance lol.

I am in no way an expert and I have a few domains myself that are .de that include a english word like smartphoneVR.de. Again just trying to offer frienly advice

smartphone
is commonly used in german language

 

[adsorbable]

smartphone
is commonly used in german language

Exactly why I bought smartphoneVR.de and vrsmartphone.de :P Its simply a technology that is still growing but you can't deny the demand for it when you go into any tech store over there. I went into a few different Saturns (the german equivilant of best buy) and there were just crowds everywhere wanting to try it. I know that I am purchasing all of my .de domains at a 5 year retention plan to let the technology take off more and create a higher demand. Will I accept early offers? Absolutely but I am not setting my money on that.

 

[frank-germany]

https://namebio.com/?s=QNxgTMzITO

Thats just the stats from $40k - $1 million sales..

LOADS more listed on namebio below $40k

the only domain on this namebio list that
sold well but doesn't fit into my description ( is not used in common language ) is:

newbrand.de 177,600 USD 2009-09-25 Sedo

and its now parked at sedo

buyer obviously made a huge mistake

 

[deez007]

the only domain on this namebio list that
sold well but doesn't fit into my description ( is not used in common language ) is:

newbrand.de 177,600 USD 2009-09-25 Sedo

and its now parked at sedo

buyer obviously made a huge mistake

As mentioned on my post there are "LOADS more listed on namebio below $40k" that list was only from $40k upwards....

 

[Jasper schilperoord]

Let me start by stressing that it is not my intention to throw any oil on the fire here.

But while we are on the subject anyway, I'd like to know your opinions on the following english .de domain:

• Helicopters.de

Caught it quite recently. Archive.org history from successive german helicopter services companies since in 1999. In German a helicopter is probably most often referred to as a Hubschrauber or Helikopter.

 

[frank-germany]

Let me start by stressing that it is not my intention to throw any oil on the fire. But while we are on the subject anyway, I'd like to know your opinions on the following english .de domain:

• Helicopters.de

Caught it quite recently. Archive.org history from successive german helicopter services companies since in 1999. In German a helicopter is probably most often referred to as a Hubschrauber or Helikopter.

helicopter.de would be great
helicopters.de not so great
but as its an industry with high ticket sales and wealthy customers
it still may apply to some buyer
as kind of second or third choice

 

[adsorbable]

Let me start by stressing that it is not my intention to throw any oil on the fire here.

But while we are on the subject anyway, I'd like to know your opinions on the following english .de domain:

• Helicopters.de

Caught it quite recently. Archive.org history from successive german helicopter services companies since in 1999. In German a helicopter is probably most often referred to as a Hubschrauber or Helikopter.

You're correct that Hubschrauber is mostly being used or helikopter. Germans would understand helicopter due to the very similar spelling but I wouldnt set my money on it. There might be somebody out there that is interested but it wouldnt be a domain for the main market in my opinion.

 

[bonin]

and yes - I am an expert for .de domains

Finansi
Barista Jobs
VRHR
CEO jobs

I'm not German, this language is totally unknown to me, please, would you share your opinion on these combinations really appreciate your help. Thanks in advance

 

[adsorbable]

Finansi
Barista Jobs
VRHR
CEO jobs

I'm not German, this language is totally unknown to me, please, would you share your opinion on these combinations really appreciate your help. Thanks in advance

Unfortunately Barista Jobs is the only one that really makes sense in german

 

[frank-germany]

As mentioned on my post there are "LOADS more listed on namebio below $40k" that list was only from $40k upwards....

checking 20K to 40K

still my definition is valid

freespins.de 27,600 USD 2014-04-02 Sedo
is the only exception to that rule

 

[frank-germany]

Finansi
Barista Jobs
VRHR
CEO jobs

I'm not German, this language is totally unknown to me, please, would you share your opinion on these combinations really appreciate your help. Thanks in advance

VRHR may sell based on 4 letters
CEO jobs - not bad but very narrow market
to find a buyer check for headhunters

 

[deez007]

checking 20K to 40K

still my definition is valid

freespins.de 27,600 USD 2014-04-02 Sedo
is the only exception to that rule

Still my initial comment is valid:

"Thanks for your input but I will pass on your "advice/tips"... No offense intended"

 

[Wesley S]

thank you frank-Germany I didn't know that a bakers dozen which is a sign of a healthy loving community from the baker is not good enough to renew which just means 13.de but we aren't all millionaires starting a bakery, but thank you so much for your insight.

 

[frank-germany]

thank you frank-Germany I didn't know that a bakers dozen which is a sign of a healthy loving community from the baker is not good enough to renew which just means 13.de but we aren't all millionaires starting a bakery, but thank you so much for your insight.

sorry no insult

baker dozen doesn't tell me anything
I never heard of it

 

[frank-germany]

Still my initial comment is valid:

"Thanks for your input but I will pass on your "advice/tips"... No offense intended"

you are welcome
no offend

I hope you sell them all

 

[Wesley S]

a bakers dozen is 13 items used in the old world when someone would order a dozen the baker would throw in an extra item to make it 13.