Other Extensions Registered

[webfreak]

Does the value of a domain name increase when other extensions of it are taken (.com, .net, .org, .info, .biz)? Looking forward to hearing some opinions on this.

 

[monRa]

Yes I think so! If you got a .com and all other extensions are regged, the nyes you got a pretty good domain name!

 

[webfreak]

Let's say for instance a .us is open for registration, would there be increased value if the other major extensions have been registered?

 

[AdoptableDomains]

Generally yes. particularly if all are not owned by the same person. When researching whether to get a non-.com name, I go to whois.sc and do a lookup. If com/net/and sometimes org are taken, I'll ususally take the info if it fits the extension. If com/net/org/info are taken, I'll often take the .us. I'd only take the .biz if it could be used as a business site.

Next, I'll look at who owns them and if any are actually developed, permanantly parked, for sale, or in use. These things are important to adding value in this priority list with 1 adding most value:
1. All other TLD's taken.
2. Extension fits the name.
3. One or more domains developed to a real site.
4. Domain forwarded to a real site.
5. One or more domains permanantly parked by one of the big holders who generally don't sell them.
6. One or more domains owned by the likes fo buydomains.com
7. Domains parked by a major player on a PPC or for sale site like afternic/sedo
8. Domain Parked anywhere.
9. Domain parked at a registrar
10. Domain taken, but unparked with error page.

 

[Kate]

Let's say for instance a .us is open for registration, would there be increased value if the other major extensions have been registered?

I think it depends a lot on how the names in the major extensions are used.
If the names in the major TLD are thriving websites or household names like yahoo etc then obviously the .us is worth more than reg fee, provided it's generic keywords that do not pose TM problems.

 

[webfreak]

Thanks, guys. Just registered TalkSports.us at GoDaddy, so we'll see how things go.

 

[Kate]

It's not a bad name. But develop on your own and don't rely on the 'competition'.
The trick of it is to outsmart the others so your name will be even more desirable :hehe:

 

[webfreak]

Thanks, sdsinc. I'll see what I can come up with.

 

[dongan]

Thanks, guys. Just registered TalkSports.us at GoDaddy, so we'll see how things go.

Nice caught. Develop it and definitely it will be worth.

 

[Fkrule]

its got a lot potentel you are on to a winner here wish you luck and hope you make it big

 

[Th3Boss]

I think it depends on whats infront of the .Extension in most cases, some extensions work better then others for some words.

like GetExpert.info (I just registered today) it doesnt realy work with any other extensions