.tv Non-Premium

[DU]

Here's a challenge

Think of your concept.

Think of your idea.

Think of your brand.

Think of your end user market.

Think of what you want to do.

THEN check the domains you want.

I think that people would be surprised, if not shocked, at the number of NON premium keyword brandable domains that are available.

It's a very clever thing that Verisign is doing. Create an "exclusive" list. Publish it everywhere. People look THERE first. People get THEIR ideas from a list.

Buying premiums is great. Some people have bought AWESOME names but you have to remember what you're trying to accomplish and not be guided by what others are subversively telling you.

The list has been RIPPED apart and we're left with what we're left with. Lots of good names but lots of bad names and more importantly... lots of names that APPEAR good.

If you DO look at the premium list first - please make sure you THINK about the concepts, ideas, independently from the list. It can be enthralling to find a name on the list (they're all single keywords) and then have a huge idea pop into your mind... but have a cool down period.

There is money to be made.. but also money to be thrown away.

For example: White.TV is a great name. it's ONLY 1K. Dentists could love, Colgate would love it. The NationalFront and Nazis would love it.

But why would they prefer it over:
WhiteSmile.TV, Colgate.TV, NationalFront.TV etc etc...

NOT SAYING PREMS are BAD.


Just make sure it's a real premium that you can really benefit from.

I'm EYEING one myself (but I'm so anti-prem I only have one ) and I think that PINK.TV pick up today was GIANT! But potentially Trademark minefield.

 

[cabletv]

Here's a challenge

Think of your concept.

Think of your idea.

Think of your brand.

Think of your end user market.

Think of what you want to do.

THEN check the domains you want.

I think that people would be surprised, if not shocked, at the number of NON premium keyword brandable domains that are available.

It's a very clever thing that Verisign is doing. Create an "exclusive" list. Publish it everywhere. People look THERE first. People get THEIR ideas from a list.

Buying premiums is great. Some people have bought AWESOME names but you have to remember what you're trying to accomplish and not be guided by what others are subversively telling you.

The list has been RIPPED apart and we're left with what we're left with. Lots of good names but lots of bad names and more importantly... lots of names that APPEAR good.

If you DO look at the premium list first - please make sure you THINK about the concepts, ideas, independently from the list. It can be enthralling to find a name on the list (they're all single keywords) and then have a huge idea pop into your mind... but have a cool down period.

There is money to be made.. but also money to be thrown away.

For example: White.TV is a great name. it's ONLY 1K. Dentists could love, Colgate would love it. The NationalFront and Nazis would love it.

But why would they prefer it over:
WhiteSmile.TV, Colgate.TV, NationalFront.TV etc etc...

NOT SAYING PREMS are BAD.


Just make sure it's a real premium that you can really benefit from.

I'm EYEING one myself (but I'm so anti-prem I only have one ) and I think that PINK.TV pick up today was GIANT! But potentially Trademark minefield.

Very well said! You are 100% right.

The thing with good PREMS is that the idea is already there ... France.tv ... well... your not going to be viewing Russian Sitcoms on that domain Right? Right.
As with other PREMS like CARS, BALLS, FURNITURE E.T.C...They all have a certain meaning and you cant get away with a domain like that from what it means and describes.

With domains like white.TV you have got a DICTIONARY WORD people can remember and a lot of room for various projects and ideas ...

And with words like VERO.TV you have your own brand and room for a new meaning like "Google" , "Genos" , "WII" e.t.c.. well you get my drift. And in the .TV zone there are a whole BUNCH of them out there. But untill there are some PREMS left and you can afford them, dont hesitate, but buy with care. Peace! And......

"FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE"

 

[MattheP]

I'm EYEING one myself (but I'm so anti-prem I only have one ) and I think that PINK.TV pick up today was GIANT! But potentially Trademark minefield.

How much pink was priced? $2K?

 

[ThreeD]

The list has been RIPPED apart and we're left with what we're left with. Lots of good names but lots of bad names and more importantly... lots of names that APPEAR good.

The premium .tv list is neverending. I don't know if you've noticed the same thing as me, but out of all the .tv's I had on my list prior to March 18th, a good 70% of them are now premium domains. Pre march 18th they were regular regfee domains.

 

[DU]

The premium .tv list is neverending. I don't know if you've noticed the same thing as me, but out of all the .tv's I had on my list prior to March 18th, a good 70% of them are now premium domains. Pre march 18th they were regular regfee domains.

They're ALSO getting MORE expensive!

 

[Jawed]

The premium .tv list is neverending. I don't know if you've noticed the same thing as me, but out of all the .tv's I had on my list prior to March 18th, a good 70% of them are now premium domains. Pre march 18th they were regular regfee domains.

If so, then VeriSign is doing no good to the extension.

Are we getting back to square 1 in a different way?

 

[DU]

If so, then VeriSign is doing no good to the extension.

Are we getting back to square 1 in a different way?

No, it's a much more, better efficient way.

It's really no different than the "partner pre-release auction".


Wait - I left off " for Verisign" on each of those

 

[Cate.tv]

When chatting with clients to come up with a domain name for their concept/business this is exactly what I do.........

Listen, ask questions, listen some more, think, create a name/brand........then look.....haven't had/needed them to buy a premium in any extension yet

Then do the same for yourself

 

[liquidcherry]

But potentially Trademark minefield.

Just make a gay style/fashion/gossip TV driven site and you(the owner) will be fine unless he/she decides to do a fan site about the singer pink than this would be maybe a prob (i am no lawyer, just use my common sense )

Cheers

Liquid

 

[Ammudamus]

I don't see the potential trademark liability. It's a generic that has various meanings. Obviously, creating a site on the celebrity would make no sense.

Best,
A

Just make a gay style/fashion/gossip TV driven site and you(the owner) will be fine unless he/she decides to do a fan site about the singer pink than this would be maybe a prob (i am no lawyer, just use my common sense )

Cheers

Liquid

 

[DU]

I don't see the potential trademark liability. It's a generic that has various meanings. Obviously, creating a site on the celebrity would make no sense.

Best,
A

Fair enough. I'm sure your research is substantial. I don't own the name, I don't really care. When I thought I might have an interest in trying to get the domain before I had a quick look and there are definitely considerations (as there are with ALL generics) - but that's not going to make a good defense at a UDRP imho if the use is similar (i.e. video streaming) unless you've established a reason why you have rights to that name/use. This one seemed particularly risky, to me. I'm not a legal expert.

I still think it's a good pickup.

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Just make a gay style/fashion/gossip TV driven site and you(the owner) will be fine unless he/she decides to do a fan site about the singer pink than this would be maybe a prob (i am no lawyer, just use my common sense )

Cheers

Liquid

Pink TV - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

And yes there has been UDRP where the EXTENSION was considered. I don't recall the exact one. The fact that the extension is MARKETED as TV doesn't help.

I'm not going to follow up on this as it's off topic.

 

[discovernow]

Pink.tv there are no problems. I have been through this before with CNN and HeadlineNews.tv in 2000 and there lawyers walked away like 99.9% lawyers are, a bunch of "idiots" with no case.

Take a look at Pink.com, no problems there ever and they are a major adult site. It's safe bet.

Thanks, Jim

 

[DU]

Pink.tv there are no problems. I have been through this before with CNN and HeadlineNews.tv in 2000 and there lawyers walked away like 99.9% lawyers are, a bunch of "idiots" with no case.

Take a look at Pink.com, no problems there ever and they are a major adult site. It's safe bet.

Thanks, Jim

Then, it's an even better pickup for you If I could have ONE colour.TV THIS WOULD BE IT.

And pink.com?!? What a total waste of a domain.

 

[discovernow]

I know many think of adult when it comes to pink, but it has so many different meanings, breast cancer, and most popular color for girls clothes.
Plus it might get me into the "door" to have sex with the singer Pink

 

[DU]

I know many think of adult when it comes to pink, but it has so many different meanings, breast cancer, and most popular color for girls clothes.
Plus it might get me into the "door" to have sex with the singer Pink

You KNOW which one I like.

Of course... new mommies and daddies spend WAAAAY to much on their new little princesses to take them out of consideration. Pink rooms, chandeliers, bedding, toys, guitars, dolls... on and on.

Good luck with Pink the singer. :lol:

 

[discovernow]

You KNOW which one I like.

Of course... new mommies and daddies spend WAAAAY to much on their new little princesses to take them out of consideration. Pink rooms, chandeliers, bedding, toys, guitars, dolls... on and on.

Good luck with Pink the singer. :lol:

I have twin 2 year old daughters, everything is "pink, pink, pink," most of there clothes are pink, there stroller is pink, there room is pink, there blankets it pink, we even have pink Lemonade in the fridge, it was almost like this name was staring at me in the face when I saw it available.

 

[liquidcherry]

"Plus it might get me into the "door" to have sex with the singer Pink"

I have twin 2 year old daughters,

Naughty boy you are lol

Cheers

Liquid

 

[discovernow]

Putting those phrases together, I better stop joking around. We need some new blood to come up with some jokes around here