.tv I'm back with bag of questions

[xman]

I haven't been in this side of town for quite some time now since the end of .TV pricing promotion. I've been busy investing in LLLL.com and I think I pretty much satisfied with what I have from that side of town.

I've been thinking about getting more into .TV and would like to express my thoughts and perhaps I can get some positive feedback and constructive criticism is welcome as well.

I have some few points that I would like to express and here they are.

1. Development:
From what I read .TV is good if you have development plan for which I can agree upon. Someone would say don't register a .TV unless you have to develop it. As a domainer that's kind of hard especially if you have hundreds or even thousand domains. Now I wonder are most .TV holders really develop all their .TV names?

2. GeoName
There's a thread about this and from what I gathered was that some domainers are registering GeoName with small population. Some say a good GeoName should have at least 100K+ in population. What about those with 50K+, 20K+, 10+, or even 5k+ population? Is 100K+ population in developing countries better than with 10K+ population in well developed countries?

3. Generic
The myth of .TV is that this extention is good specifically for video contents and I can agree with that. However, I've seen some of the site that are posted in stores and using .TV but when I visited the site there is not a single video content so I emailed the owner and ask why they choose .TV and the respond I got was that there are no other extension they can think of that is sounds cooler than .TV and it is easier to remember.

4. Pricing
The price for .TV is ranging from $25 - $40 per registration. If the .TV managament decided to raise the registration from $35 - $50 per name what percent of your hand regged portfolio will you be keeping?

On the side note where is the cheapest place to register .TV right now?

I thank you all in advance for your comments

 

[htmlindex]

1. Development:
From what I read .TV is good if you have development plan for which I can agree upon. Someone would say don't register a .TV unless you have to develop it. As a domainer that's kind of hard especially if you have hundreds or even thousand domains. Now I wonder are most .TV holders really develop all their .TV names?

By development plan, that means that the domain has potential to be developed. You don't need to develop, I haven't developed any of my .tv names, but will be looking to do some this year. Most of the people here don't develop their names.

2. GeoName
There's a thread about this and from what I gathered was that some domainers are registering GeoName with small population. Some say a good GeoName should have at least 100K+ in population. What about those with 50K+, 20K+, 10+, or even 5k+ population? Is 100K+ population in developing countries better than with 10K+ population in well developed countries?

I don't own any Geo names myself, but if I did, I would look for names that do have at least a minimum of 100k or more, or are famous tourist spots. Less than that would be too small IMO.

3. Generic
The myth of .TV is that this extention is good specifically for video contents and I can agree with that. However, I've seen some of the site that are posted in stores and using .TV but when I visited the site there is not a single video content so I emailed the owner and ask why they choose .TV and the respond I got was that there are no other extension they can think of that is sounds cooler than .TV and it is easier to remember.

Not sure what your question is here. I also came on here & though that .tv was for video sites as well, but you can use it for others as well, but entertainment content is best IMO.

4. Pricing
The price for .TV is ranging from $25 - $40 per registration. If the .TV managament decided to raise the registration from $35 - $50 per name what percent of your hand regged portfolio will you be keeping?

I'd be keeping most if not all my .tv names I currently have. If you're worried of the price rise, just reg for a few years to lock in the price.

On the side note where is the cheapest place to register .TV right now?

Enom.tv - $24.95
Needname.com - $23.95, Enom reseller owned by 'TheWatcher'

 

[xman]

Thanks for the responds htmlindex.

About registration I have most of my .TV with GoDaddy and Moniker. I tried to register with eNom for $24.95 but when I go to the shopping cart it's showing 2 years of registration for $52 and I changed it 1 year but it's showing $52

What about ChannelMe.TV? They are offering $24.95 as well with basic website and it seems like a good deal. Any catch in this deal?

 

[equity78]

You can register .tv right here at NP for cheaper than ENOM or anyplace else. 1100 NP$ and you should be able to buy NP$ for .02 to .021. you get the tools any questions PM RJ.

There is plenty to read here on opinions from Geo to Generic to premium. Decide what your plan is for your domain and decide if it makes sense in .tv.

Is it intuitive?
How many extensions is the name taken in?
Can I afford the renewal ?

Just a few things to think about.

You can find info on the blogs
www.allthings.tv
www.dottvnation.tv

and use www.ahead.tv for info on pricing on a premium domain.

 

[xman]

Thanks for the info. equity78

I've been reading some thread here in .TV town and they are very interesting. I guess one of the very reason I want to invest more in .TV is that this extension has a huge potential in the future. I have tons friends and they seems to watch a lot of videos online and made me think I can benefit from that. Quick flip is not my plan with .TV but rather a long term one.

I already acquired 3 Geo names with more than 300,000 in population each.

I am thinking on investing more in GeoNames

 

[StoneRoses]

Thanks for the info. equity78

I've been reading some thread here in .TV town and they are very interesting. I guess one of the very reason I want to invest more in .TV is that this extension has a huge potential in the future. I have tons friends and they seems to watch a lot of videos online and made me think I can benefit from that. Quick flip is not my plan with .TV but rather a long term one.

I already acquired 3 Geo names with more than 300,000 in population each.

I am thinking on investing more in GeoNames

Hi Xman,

Can you divulge what names you have purchased?, not for any other reason other than i am a nosey git, and i love Geos!

 

[xman]

Ferret I will post the name next week or pm you the name.

So a good GeoName should have at least 100k+ population...that's good to know

 

[TheWatcher]

I haven't been in this side of town for quite some time now since the end of .TV pricing promotion.

Still at $23.95 'till March 31, 2007. It's not too late to invest.

1. Development:
From what I read .TV is good if you have development plan for which I can agree upon. Someone would say don't register a .TV unless you have to develop it. As a domainer that's kind of hard especially if you have hundreds or even thousand domains. Now I wonder are most .TV holders really develop all their .TV names?

There are some tools available for free, no programming needed.

Magnify.net - currently using www.belgium.tv, I need to update my template.
Mogulus.com - great for my music station site www.station.tv

If you are looking for social type scripts, got some links as well.

2. GeoName
There's a thread about this and from what I gathered was that some domainers are registering GeoName with small population. Some say a good GeoName should have at least 100K+ in population. What about those with 50K+, 20K+, 10+, or even 5k+ population? Is 100K+ population in developing countries better than with 10K+ population in well developed countries?

If I have enough fundings, I will buy them all. You can't buy .com anyway for anything less $$$,$$$

3. Generic
The myth of .TV is that this extention is good specifically for video contents and I can agree with that. However, I've seen some of the site that are posted in stores and using .TV but when I visited the site there is not a single video content so I emailed the owner and ask why they choose .TV and the respond I got was that there are no other extension they can think of that is sounds cooler than .TV and it is easier to remember.

I agree .TV is easier to remember, check google results TV is better than Sex

Enom.tv - $24.95
Needname.com - $23.95, Enom reseller owned by 'TheWatcher'

Thank you very much htmlindex.

What about ChannelMe.TV? They are offering $24.95 as well with basic website and it seems like a good deal. Any catch in this deal?

Not only channelme can give you the social networking tool, you can register .TV to any enom technology partners ETP and still use the social networking tools.

 

[htmlindex]

Thanks for the info. equity78

I've been reading some thread here in .TV town and they are very interesting. I guess one of the very reason I want to invest more in .TV is that this extension has a huge potential in the future. I have tons friends and they seems to watch a lot of videos online and made me think I can benefit from that. Quick flip is not my plan with .TV but rather a long term one.

I already acquired 3 Geo names with more than 300,000 in population each.

I am thinking on investing more in GeoNames

Make sure you go to Enom.tv NOT Enom.com & you'll need to sign in with a new login created @ Enom.tv otherwise the pricing from Enom.com will show up when you try to checkout. the pricing is linked to your account.

ChannelMe.tv & Enom.tv is the same, you get those Me.tv tools.

 

[xman]

TheWatcher thanks for a very informative feedback and do let me know when you guys wanna meet in Tysons area.

htmlindex thanks again.

Ferret.TV here are the 3 geos I acquired

Thessaly: Google results 1,190,000
Thessaly is one of the Greek peripheries (just like a state) and it is divided into four prefecture (similar to counties). There are about 760,000 in population. The history of Thessaly can be trace back around 2500 BC so this Geo is more than 4500 years old.

Epirus: Google results 2,120,00
Epirus is another Greek peripheries (or state) and it also divided into four prefecture (or counties) as well with the total population of 358,000

Thrace: Google results 3,330.00
Thrace history can be date back in 4th century BC and today Thrace belong to three countries; Bulgaria, Turkey, and Greece. The total population is 368,000