I will show you mine if --! Blooks I mean

[DOMiNIC]

Blook Domains

After reading a previous thread by Wot it would appear everybody is going crazy over Blook Domains.

What Blook Domains Have you registered?

 

[Phronesis]

“eblook”
Glossary

Definition: eblook: Electric-Dictionary search command using EB library. eblook is search command for CD-ROM (EPWING; a standard of CD-ROM book. This is very popular in Japan.) dictionaries.

67,000 at Google for eblook , almost 500,000 at Google for Blook, I agree with Damion, not just a passing fad.

...good news for those of us who own pure "eblook" domains.

By the way, eblook.us is still available.

 

[masterseller1]

At the very least, this is fun. We're cash poor registering all the blook names, but this is fun. If we can look back in a year and say "I was there" when the blook thing began, well, that's something! And if it goes nowhere, at least we tried. "This is the stuff that life is made of..."

MS1 (aka Johanna, Bannen's domain partner)

 

[Grrilla]

A thought just hit me.

This one is different from the blink, mobi...

There seems to be more talk about development and working to promote the whole thing.

Is it just me or...?

It's not just you- I've noticed this trend, as well. I could be wrong but my take is that "blook" is relatively new and unestablished and needs development to happen for it to fly. In a very real sense, the market needs to be built around the term. "Blink" is a monicker for RFID technology, specifically, card and tag reader technology. It is a term that is, already, being used, promoted and popularizd by, at least, one large company- Chase Bank. "mobi" has the obvious advantage of being the name of a new gtld which will hit the net in August. Additionally, it has been brought to my attention that "mobi" is, already, being used in the lingo of teens and the younger crowd as a knickname for "mobile", which is another indicator that the term has already gotten it's legs.

What this all means and how it breaks down, in my mind is that "blook" is a good idea that is still looking for its identity and in need of increasedi exposure. "mobi" and "blink", are farther along the way- they are terms that, already, have emerged and that have a market value because of enduser and increasing public awareness.

I break down emerging terms, trends and technologies into 4 basic categories or stages:

1) The Visionary: people who have the forsight or have a relationship w/ the subject that puts them ahead of the pack. These are the people who register "mobi", "rfid", "voip", "wifi", "Mp3", "blog", "hybrid", "rss", "HiDef" "DVDplayer" etc, etc years before anyone else has heard the term and wouldn't have an inkling of what the term would mean, even, if they did hear it. Blook was regged in 1999. I've heard that "blook", as we are using it, was first coined in 2002, so this may be a case of a happy coincidence- particularly, for the registrant. (I left luck out of this categories description but, luck happens and it can work out to where the results are the same as having foresight. (if you're lucky enough to have luck, that is.- hehe)

2) The Informed: these are the people who are well read, who research a market or markets and make it their business to stay abreast of breaking news about emerging trends or tech. Also in this group are the second echelon of workers who are close to a subject- the engineers, software developers and company employees who catch wind that a new product is coming out and who are internet aware. They may not have registered RFID.com or Mp3.com, but they may have been first in line to register RFIDTags.com or Mp3Player.com.

3) The Miners: next in line are the folks who are ahead of the curve, and are involved with the subject before it breaks onto the scene and the general news media picks it up, but who are latecomers and arrive after most of the premium names in .com and other appropriate gtlds have been been taken. These are the folks who frantically run lists chasing after nuggets or the, occasional, chunk of gold that may have been overlooked and left behind. This is the category where the vast majority of domainers reside or, in lieu of, not being able to be in categories 1) or 2), is the category where they wish to reside.

4) The Lemmings: These are the unfortunates who get their news and info at just about the same time that the general public is just beginning to catch on. The domain category has already been mined and worked over, there may be some specks of gold dust around but what is left is, mostly, worthless, rubble. Undeterred, they move ahead registeriing names of very little value and that have, practically no chance of selling at a profit, if at all. They look for the tracks of those who have preceeded them and who are having success as they march, merrily, ahead right up until the moment that they begin freefalling over the edge of a cliff and find themselves wondering, "what the h~ll is wrong w/ this picture?"

I consider "blook" and the "blookers" to be in stage 2). (An important caveat: being in stage 2) does not guarantee that the names being registered are immune from being bad or crappy names. Additionally, a trend that is in stage 2) has the potential of bombing. The higher up the ladder you are, the higher the risk and the greater the chance for failure. There are no guarantees.) What makes this a unique and interesting situation is that registering names during stage 2) is, almost, always done discreetly and in secrecy. Stage 2) for "blook", has adopted the air of a community project. (Although, my opinion is that there is is more to blook than this->), if nothing else, blook domains are providing an entertaining experience, as well as, an enterprise that has evolved into an interesting experiment. And who know's? Somewhere down the line, there might be some money to be made, as well. :tu: :tu: :tu:

 

[ExpireGuy]

Blooks.net anyone? My latest acquisition....

 

[Phronesis]

Props. Nice sale Steve. I'm interested to see what happens with blogs.biz now! :gn: Good luck!

 

[Phronesis]

Hey Grrilla,
I don't take offense to the question. To be honest, I struggled a bit with listing it for sale. I do have a reserve on the auction which I'll admit, is probably higher than the name is worth at this very moment, but considerably lower than it's likely value 2 years, a year or even 6 months from now. However, as you mentioned a bird in the hand... is more my thought at this moment as I have a development project in the works that will require a decent sum to put together. And, I have what I feel are at least 2 very strong blook names with blook.info and myblooks.com (writeablook.com, childrensblooks.com, blookofthemonth.com, blookers.org, blooking.net are my others and they're good, but not "premium". At least for the moment when so many similar names are available for reg fee). So, for me if the reserve is met, I'll sell now, but won't be disappointed if it doesn't go.

 

[Phronesis]

Blook won't have the the general impact that blog has had *but* for the domain name marketer and developer, blog does not have the same commercial potential that blook has. "Blook" by it's very nature will have a narrower range of use and appeal but the the quality of the demographic and the commercial viability will be much higher. :imho:

I agree Grrilla. Blogs by their very nature are free (most of 'em). If blooks are being sold via major outlets, there is great potential in the names even if the term doesn't "take off". Because even if it doesn't, there will remain the niche that it already is and great blook names will get traffic from blookers and blook readers. So, instead of just waiting to sell, develop a name or two and get an affiliate account with Amazon and Barnes and Noble.com and sell some blooks!

 

[Grrilla]

I've held off for posting for weeks, but 531 posts on 'blook' is going way over the top.

Fact: if you asked 50 people on the street I bet not one would have heard of the term 'blook'. Fact: there is not a single bid on the word 'blook' on Overture.

It may come into vogue in a few year's time (and in that case you will all be proven to be smart people), but I doubt many people have heard of it at the moment.

Anybody ever read the story the 'Emperor with No Clothes'?

I'm off to read a study on herd mentality...

While you're at it you might, also, want to supplement your studies by researching lemming mentality.

One aspect of free will is that it allows for diversity. It would be boring as h~ll if everyone were on the same page. Free will implies choice. No one is twisting your arm or anyone's else's arm to agree w/ the ideas that form the general concensus of this thread or to jump on the "blookwagon." Both of your "Facts: ..." are well known to everyone here and, yet, for reasons of our own, many of us have decided to move ahead and make some small, reg fee investments into an emerging field and some are testing the waters by putting sites up. There may be a few who have some great, unbridled allusions of grandeur, but, I think you will find that most of us who have become involved in blooks are, relatively, level headed, have entered the arena w/ both eyes wide open and are viewing "blooks" as a speculative adjunct to our domaining businesses and not as a panacea that will bring us all to the promised land. It would be a mistake on your part to confuse enthusiasm w/ naivete or stupidity.

Blooks bring to your mind the 'Emperor with No Clothes'. When I think of blooks, I see a prince's kiss that transforms a toad into Snow White.

 

[wot]

I think this is stupid. That is however no indication of it's potential popularity, I just think it's a stupid term that I would never use. Sitting around trying to figure out new popular terms reminds me of those old guys who try to be cool by using slang with their kid's friends... which does nothing but make them look retarded and embarass their kid. But I guess as long as there's money to be made.

Available:

GoBlookYourself.com

Welcome to the forum - we really need people with vision just like yourself.

The world can only be a better place. :td:

 

[mis_chiff]

Sitting around trying to figure out new popular terms reminds me of those old guys who try to be cool by using slang with their kid's friends... which does nothing but make them look retarded and embarass their kid. But I guess as long as there's money to be made.

GoBlookYourself.com Available:

Imagine those cool old guys that sat around and came up with "Google"
their kids must be soooo embarrased! whilst their out spending the cash!

BlookON McDuff

 

[Grrilla]

Hey, Hey - My, My ....

Looks Likes Blooks Are Here To Stay...

It's Better To Blook In....

Than To Blook The Other Way...

My, My - Hey, Hey....

(Sorry, I was just listening to a little N. Young and the words just came out of my mouth).

Old man, blook at my life
I'm alot like you.
Old man, blook at my life
I'm alot like you.

Old man, blook at my life
Sales are poor
But there's so much more

Live alone in a paradise,
With blooks inside my head.

Love lost, but what's the cost?
'Least it wasn't, a name I lost.
Like a poem that won't get tossed
Once my blook is through.




Speaking of Neil. I met him during the year or two I used to hang out w/ S. Stills. Steven told me that Neil was coming to town and that all of the original members of the Buffalo Springfield- Stephen, Neil, Richy Furay, Bruce Palmer and Dewey Martin- were going to jam together for the first time in 22 years, (I believe). I covertly grabbed a camera from a locker and snuck it out of a studio I was working out of, went to Stephens house, set some lights, and did a single camera shoot. I cut the footage down to about 7 or 8 minutes. It has never been released or seen, for that matter, by anyone other than the band members and a tight circle of friends. I have all of the camera original and the master version- only a couple of VHS, (low quality) copies were made for the band members. Haven't thought about it in years until right now. Do you think it has any commercial value or has the market become over saturated w/ BTS footage of bands? I've been out of touch w/ the scene for awhile now. I know this is OT but the Neil Young lyrics made me do it.

 

[gazzip]

I don't know what they are What's a blook domain Dominic ??

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[voodoorin]

this should helphttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blook

 

[Devil_Dog]

hmmmmmmmmmm

 

[gazzip]

Thanks Voodoorin I Definetly don't have any of those !

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[DOMiNIC]

Blooks. Take a blook at this thread. http://www.namepros.com/domain-appraisals/183317-howtopublishablook-com.html

Just took a look on sedo to see how many blook domains are listed.

I'm trying to work out which ones were registered recently as Blook domains and how many were registered before the Blook word came about, as typos.

For Sale On Sedo.

blook.co.in
blook.co.uk
howtopublishablook.com
blooker.info
writeblooks.com
netblook.com
blookpublishers.com
casinoblook.com
pokerblooks.com
howtoblooks.com
howtoblook.com
gamblingblook.com
boomerblooks.com
blookslist.com
blooksinfo.com
blookshelp.com
bestblooks.com
blooked.com
blook.in
blooks.be
blooks.biz
wwwblook.com
theblookerprize.com
blookblogs.com
blookerblogs.com
blookerblog.com
blooks.in

 

[End User King]

Damn I better register some of those then.
If I get lucky. Good post Dominic.

 

[DOMiNIC]

Most appear to have been registered in the last week so I guess they were registered as Blook domains and not typos.

Maybe Wot is right - Blooks are going to be the next big thing.

 

[tetrapak]

blook.ws in here

 

[Devil_Dog]

Figured I'd give it a go and got:

faqblook.com
factblook.com
noteblook.com
myblook.net
iblooks.com

 

[deleted984054565403]

This better catch on, I spent $60 on blook domains.

blook.cc
blooks.cc

 

[Devil_Dog]

This better catch on, I spent $60 on blook domains.

blook.cc
blooks.cc

seoblook is avail. :sold:

 

[wot]

WriteBlooks.com

WebBlook(s).com

NetBlook(s).com

BlookPublishers.com

HowToPublishABlook.com

 

[Julio]

those are nice!

I got myblooks.net