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[sashas]

Just found this thread for the predictions for 2006 with respect to domain names.

http://www.namepros.com/domain-name...ns-for-2006-a.html?highlight=2007+predictions

Thanks to 4ltrorg for finding it.

I thought this deserved a thread of its own. How most of the predictions have gone way wrong.

What do you guys think

 

[Michael]

This is precisely why I don't make predictions

 

[hey.co.uk]

Interesting

- no 'I wish there was a solution for web on mobile devices'
- IDN is 'next year' , still.

etc.

Always good to look back.

 

[wot]

Interesting

- no 'I wish there was a solution for web on mobile devices'
- IDN is 'next year' , still.

etc.

Always good to look back.

IDN was last year and before that, if you are not in you are probably too late.

 

[hey.co.uk]

IDN was last year and before that, if you are not in you are probably too late.

I am 'in' as you say, however I must say the older extensions are still consistantly outperforming.

Everyones portfolio is different, but generally the message is based on the 'next' event eg. when MS started rollout of IE , then when it will hit penetration etc etc.

Long term view for sure on that one.

 

[wot]

I am 'in' as you say, however I must say the older extensions are still consistantly outperforming.

Everyones portfolio is different, but generally the message is based on the 'next' event eg. when MS started rollout of IE , then when it will hit penetration etc etc.

Long term view for sure on that one.

Probably need IDN for translations of the geordie, scouse and glaswegian languages. :hi:

 

[geb9696]

Interesting to see how everyone thought the PPC model would be replaced because of fraud... Looks like people are still saying that...

 

[hey.co.uk]

Probably need IDN for translations of the geordie, scouse and glaswegian languages. :hi:

I predict 2008 will see the introduction of a set of new tld's
.why
.aye
.man

:hehe:

 

[wot]

I predict 2008 will see the introduction of a set of new tld's
.why
.aye
.man

:hehe:

 

[networkmsia]

I predict 2008 will see the introduction of a set of new tld's
.why
.aye
.man

:hehe:

:lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[Fka200]

I predict 2008 will see the introduction of a set of new tld's
.why
.aye
.man

:hehe:

LMFAO. :hehe:

 

[domainer50]

Looks to me like Sam made some pretty good predictions
1. .TV fad will die, except for the registration of those that are truly related to the Television Market

2. LLLL.com will RUN OUT!! Causing an immediate spike on prices.

3. LL , NN.bz fad will die out, tons dropping.

4. Godaddy will still have loopholes

5. .EU landrush will stink as all the premium or even half premium names are already regged by Tms. The other semi gems will be taken up by all the big players.

6. .CC will stay as Crap CCTLD

7. www.tv will be releasing at least 25% of their "premium names" down to regular price.

Give or take perhaps?

 

[cache]

does godaddy still have loophole?

 

[Mobi Cheap]

does godaddy still have loophole?

Nothing comparable to yesteryear AFAIK.
:imho:

 

[ekal]

One post of genius in that thread:
http://www.namepros.com/996987-post29.html

1.Most will still think they own gold.
2.Most will continue to deny comparison sales in their ext.
3.Most will still own their domain(s) that they thought were gold, in 2007.
4.The realistic man, ungreedy and smart enought to dump for a nice profit will succeed.

 

[domainer50]

does godaddy still have loophole?

I forgot what the loophole was. I know their was a huge post about this not to long ago. What exactly was the loophole?

 

[Mobi Cheap]

I forgot what the loophole was. I know their was a huge post about this not to long ago. What exactly was the loophole?

It changed many times, but usually has to do with the ongoing $1.95-for-a-domain-if-you-buy-a-non-domain-product promotion (exclusions apply).
:imho:

 

[domainer50]

It changed many times, but usually has to do with the ongoing $1.95-for-a-domain-if-you-buy-a-non-domain-product promotion (exclusions apply).
:imho:

Ahh. I see now. I sort of remember what it could have been.

 

[End User King]

I got in IDNs in 04 still have em.
brought an IDN list from Sarcle in 05,
had many generic porn idn names in the
.com and .net ext..
Sold em all on another forum for XXXX.
Could never figure out parking idns.