New GTLDs with dot anything really could weaken the leading COM, NET ORG?

[elmoney]

Before start a new GTLDs, dot Info sold all their keys at Sedo.
How will affect a new GT LDs to our old (com, net, org, cctld)? With starting of dot anything is kill or weak our investment in the com, net, org and our domains will could turn to a slag?

 

[bmugford]

I do not really see much of an impact on the Big 3 or ccTLD (used in the way they were intended).

COM/NET/ORG grew organically with the internet. That is the major difference between those (3) extensions and what came after. They all share broad awareness, usage, and credibility.

To most people the new extensions will just be noise. Most people interested now think they are going to get some amazing term like Chicago.RealEstate, Web.Site, Car.Insurance, etc. for cheap. It will not happen as the registries exist to make money and will be playing the role of domainer.

Secondary registries now are already racing to dump domains. .PW, .INFO, .CO, .ME, etc.

I think when the new gTLD come out there is going to be a race to the bottom. All the registries playing the role of domainer will be dumping assets in a fight to not get left holding the bag.
There will be a lot of registries looking for the greater fool, but there is only so much stupid money to go around.

It is also a double edged sword for the registries, because speculation might drive revenue but it also kills development. Without widespread development an extension will never have broad awareness or be a credible option.
This has killed many new extensions that have launched in the last 10+ years.

Brad

 

[mjnels]

the impact: .COM probably wont go up in value a ton like it has the past several years. when there are a bajillion choices to choose from there will be an effect. if thats weakening then it is what it is..

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Without widespread development an extension will never have broad awareness or be a credible option.
This has killed many new extensions that have launched in the last 10+ years.

i think we're done with "credible option" and the idea that a TLD will "build a reputation" - there will be .COM and there will be everything else. regardless of what domainers think there is no extension that has died yet. its just not true its a domainers myth. "everything else" will eventually be a viable option.

to the people who say the public will be concerned about registries failing or other real technical things that could happen i'd say you're wrong... they dont follow the situation that closely to even know to be concerned about this.

 

[JB Lions]

Before start a new GTLDs, dot Info sold all their keys at Sedo.
How will affect a new GT LDs to our old (com, net, org, cctld)? With starting of dot anything is kill or weak our investment in the com, net, org and our domains will could turn to a slag?

The main extensions will be good.

The alternate extensions will take a hit.

The new extensions most people will never know they even exist because of lack of development and what does get regged, will be in very low numbers based on history and looking at the numbers. I'm guessing .web will probably have the best shot, since it's the most general and people call it the internet (.net) or web (.web)

 

[BrandChimp]

Im thinking of .travel , .name and .pro..
None of my friends or Familly know that they ecists..
I think New good GTLDs will be more famouse in few Years.

BTW I preffer .ws over .web.
Shorter and easier to type

Im not expecting to see Millions of Tv ads with .everythings in the next 5 years..

Its all about .com

 

[gpmgroup]

Rick had an interesting take on how he sees new gTLDs may impact things

http://www.ricksblog.com/2013/08/web-free-and-geos-lead-domain-investors-choices-on-new-gtlds/

 

[The Rover]

As Domain Investors, the question we should be asking ourselves is not whether the new gtld’s will resonate with business owners, rather, will the business owners who choose to adopt a new gtld be able to resonate their funky new web address with their customers? As time moves closer to the launch of these, my instinct tells me no. It’s a little overwhelming with too many options. Dot com will hold value simply because of clarity.

 

[mjnels]

As Domain Investors, the question we should be asking ourselves is not whether the new gtld’s will resonate with business owners, rather, will the business owners who choose to adopt a new gtld be able to resonate their funky new web address with their customers? As time moves closer to the launch of these, my instinct tells me no. It’s a little overwhelming with too many options. Dot com will hold value simply because of clarity.

too overwhelming therefore .com will hold its value? thats thinking about it too simply.

scenario 1: the .com is for sale @ $500,000... buyer looks for other options to save some money.

i think they wouldnt mind being "overwhelmed" with choice if its gonna save them a half million dollars..or even $100 bucks.. for simply spending a few hours.

people cut coupons to save 50 cents. they will review the overwhelming options and asks themselves.... why would someone pay $500,000 for the .com when the .deal and 100 other TLD's are available to register for $30?

.com values could then erode - if you say this isnt possible you must be part of a cult. shit changes.

 

[The Rover]

Highly unlikely. It's human nature to stick with things that are known and comfortable. If you're speaking about the "masses" (eg: consumers) one only has to look at history to predict the outcome. Is it possible that dot coms will eventually erode? Sure, anything is possible - just not probable.

too overwhelming therefore .com will hold its value? thats thinking about it too simply.

scenario 1: the .com is for sale @ $500,000... buyer looks for other options to save some money.

i think they wouldnt mind being "overwhelmed" with choice if its gonna save them a half million dollars..or even $100 bucks.. for simply spending a few hours.

people cut coupons to save 50 cents. they will review the overwhelming options and asks themselves.... why would someone pay $500,000 for the .com when the .deal and 100 other TLD's are available to register for $30?

.com values could then erode - if you say this isnt possible you must be part of a cult. shit changes.

 

[BrandChimp]

Premium Domains will be sold more than $30.

Its like the .co.

It will take years before "John Doe" can get used to other extentions.

Can't wait to see how many phishing website will be using new GTLDs.

Im staying with .com (World Wide trusted Premium Names) and .ca (Canadians trusted)

 

[mjnels]

Premium Domains will be sold more than $30.

ok, $100

Its like the .co.

It will take years before "John Doe" can get used to other extentions.

not with godiddly pimping them out.

Can't wait to see how many phishing website will be using new GTLDs.

are you suggesting phishing is being invented cause of gTLD's and that scammers arnt already phishing on .COM? (they'd never think of that, it'd make em look legit and stuff..)

so which is it - people will be so used to gTLD's that they'll be able to fool people with phishing sites - or people only trust .com

 

[The Rover]

They will no doubt promote selected commerce domains such as .shop or .buy etc. I'm sure they will at some point advertise the hell out of a handful on their homepage, run commercials etc. However, any such ad campaigns for gtld's will be brief and probably rather limited in scope. Judging from their recent re-design, it's pretty apparent how they will be organizing future gtld options for the consumer. Most (if not all) alternative extensions all will be listed under the "recommend" tab or "variations" tab. Or are you suggesting that they will no longer have .com as the domain extension search default? I highly doubt that will happen.

not with godiddly pimping them out.

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Also, if anything, one of the first things a consumer sees upon a domain search is an option to purchase or inquire about their chosen .com, if it's already registered. Don't think for a second that GoDaddy (and other registrars) will just neglect the revenue from brokering premium .dot coms, just so they can pitch new gtld's in hopes that the public will go for them.

 

[mjnels]

Also, if anything, one of the first things a consumer sees upon a domain search is an option to purchase or inquire about their chosen .com, if it's already registered. Don't think for a second that GoDaddy (and other registrars) will just neglect the revenue from brokering premium .dot coms, just so they can pitch new gtld's in hopes that the public will go for them.

why do they have to neglect .com income to make money on something else?

and yes they would neglect brokering sales from .com if they see they're able to sell gTLD's easier and in ways we arnt even thinking about here in 2013. basically whatever is worth more of their time but it doesnt make sense to neglect anything..they like money - they're not loyal to a TLD though.

 

[The Rover]

I agree, they are not loyal to a TLD. However, consumers might be.

they're not loyal to a TLD though.

 

[BrandChimp]

For phishing I mean exemple; Paypal.web Paypal.shop. TM will need to protect theire names on all these new GTLDs.

I think It will be different when the public will talk about website names.

exp:
Dude: Hey Do you know the website Pumpk?
Dude 2: "pumpk" ?
Dude: Yeah Pumpk!
Dude 2: Pumpk.web pumpk.deal? lol
Dude: PUMPK!com lol

This is why I think .com will stay strong.

When I will be talking about BOX. I will not talk about box.shop I will talk about BOX.com :P

 

[mjnels]

For phishing I mean exemple; Paypal.web Paypal.shop. TM will need to protect theire names on all these new GTLDs.

but why would anyone be fooled by Paypal.shop or Paypal.web if nobody trusts gTLD's. it cannot be both ways..

I think It will be different when the public will talk about website names.

exp:
Dude: Hey Do you know the website Pumpk?
Dude 2: "pumpk" ?
Dude: Yeah Pumpk!
Dude 2: Pumpk.web pumpk.deal? lol
Dude: PUMPK!com lol

This is why I think .com will stay strong.

When I will be talking about BOX. I will not talk about box.shop I will talk about BOX.com :P

but you're talking about right now, not the future...

its not going to stay that way, it cant with expansion... its like me telling you im located on located on 123 Broadway... most people know there are other streets named Broadway in the world. yes, they may think of the place in NYC when this is first mentioned but very few people would mail a letter based on that thought. they know to double check and that one city cannot possibly "own" the entire address.

 

[BrandChimp]

true

 

[BridgeFlows]

there will just be more trafic on .com domains..

 

[BrandChimp]

I think it will be like this..

.com will be like official brand name like Mcdonald's
All others GTLDs will be like : Mcdonald's USA or Mcdonald's Canada

.com means WorldWide Official website to me
Other Gtlds can to, not if the .coms is a actual website.
Country codes means Official local website.
.co means World Wide Corporated company

 

[BridgeFlows]

I think it will be like this..

.com will be like official brand name like Mcdonald's
All others GTLDs will be like : Mcdonald's USA or Mcdonald's Canada

.com means WorldWide Official website to me
Other Gtlds can to, not if the .coms is a actual website.
Country codes means Official local website.
.co means World Wide Corporated company

agre with you , and the price of the dotcom will triple