Dot ORG

[TOXX]

Ok, this will just make my quest to put a spotlight on "forgotten original extensions" complete!
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Upon general consensus, .ORG is the ONLY extension so far that most people would agree can have a stand alone website without .COM
(We personally have a company website using only .org)
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The biggest problem with .ORG seems to be that many names don't fit the extension, but I don't really agree since the domain has been around since the very beginning and can easily be made as generic as the Almighty .COM!
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Any and All feedback, including any recent significant sales or showcase domains/websites, greatly appreciated! :tu:

 

[lexisdomains]

Here's the link to the original .ORG thread - http://www.namepros.com/domain-name-discussion/641046-the-official-org-thread.html

 

[TOXX]

Here's the link to the original .ORG thread - http://www.namepros.com/domain-name-discussion/641046-the-official-org-thread.html

Thanks...it looks like it kind of died off last month...hopefully that doesn't translate to .ORG itself now

 

[gemstar]

Don't park! Just set up a simple website with rss feeds. More value for the buck!

 

[Ms Domainer]

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I just picked up PleaseVote.org. I also have PleaseVote.net.

In this case, I think the term fits the .org best.

It may even be better than the .com (in terms of use, not necessarily value).

What do you think?




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[ddesigns]

I have IndustrialFan.org & IndustrialStorage.org, Both are Gems in my opinion

 

[snoopinc]

I've got view3d.org.

 

[sourcez]

While I personally have no problems with .org, I am doubtful about the trust people place in any domain except for .com's.

By people, I mean those logging on to buy our goods/services who may not necessarily have a clue :P

 

[gemstar]

While I personally have no problems with .org, I am doubtful about the trust people place in any domain except for .com's.

By people, I mean those logging on to buy our goods/services who may not necessarily have a clue :P

It's all in the content and how the name is developed.

 

[GeoOwners]

I picked up Kidnapped.org last week.

Some of my others:

Alderman.org
ChicagoMortgages.org
PastryChefs.org


I think .orgs are fine if you give the reader info of value...I don't really like them for products though.

 

[TOXX]

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I just picked up PleaseVote.org. I also have PleaseVote.net.

In this case, I think the term fits the .org best.

It may even be better than the .com (in terms of use, not necessarily value).

What do you think?




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:kickass: fits .ORG perfectly! :tu:

 

[Christopher Hunt]

I've always thought I own the ultimate charity dot org.

diana dot org

yet to develop ...

 

[sourcez]

I've always thought I own the ultimate charity dot org.

diana dot org

yet to develop ...

Blimey, good catch. Surely you don't want to leave that one for too long?

 

[DU]

Yes, people assume there is no monetary gain involved in a .org site...thus the trust

Thanks!
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Is anyone making any decent parking revenue with .ORG's?

Sigh.

 

[sourcez]

Regarding PleaseVote.org

:kickass: fits .ORG perfectly! :tu:

Completely agree, that's an excellent use for .org.

@defaultuser - he is the op so anything goes

 

[TOXX]

Sigh.

...I said "ASSUME"

 

[DU]

...I said "ASSUME"

Yes. You did.

It just seemed sigh-worthy to ask if anyone had successfully monetized a site that most people visit assuming it's not monetized.

That's all.

I'm not judging. I'm just sighing.

 

[TOXX]

Yes. You did.

It just seemed sigh-worthy to ask if anyone had successfully monetized a site that most people visit assuming it's not monetized.

That's all.

I'm not judging. I'm just sighing.

Sigh.

 

[Venga]

Regarding the issue of "monetary gain" it´s perhaps worth looking at some of the biggest .org sales so far this year:

Poker.org $1,000,000
TaxAttorney.org $35,000
DUIAttorney.org $35,000
Dating.org $22,500
DentalInsurance.org $15,125
FranceHotels.org $13,599
Penis.org $11,000
Eyelashes.org $7,370
Kfzversicherung.org $5,523
PetInsuranceComparison.org $4,444

While they may not end up in blatant monetization, looking at the keyword values the pattern is obvious.

 

[m-i-k-e]

I hand regged 2 .orgs today that I think fit the extension quite well.

BelugaWhale.org
Refereeing.org

I'll see how they go.

 

[TOXX]

Regarding the issue of "monetary gain" it´s perhaps worth looking at some of the biggest .org sales so far this year:

Poker.org $1,000,000
TaxAttorney.org $35,000
DUIAttorney.org $35,000
Dating.org $22,500
DentalInsurance.org $15,125
FranceHotels.org $13,599
Penis.org $11,000
Eyelashes.org $7,370
Kfzversicherung.org $5,523
PetInsuranceComparison.org $4,444

While they may not end up in blatant monetization, looking at the keyword values the pattern is obvious.

Great report Venga! :tu:

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I hand regged 2 .orgs today that I think fit the extension quite well.

BelugaWhale.org
Refereeing.org

I'll see how they go.

I like them, especially BelugaWhale!