ccTLD The Official .WS Discussion

[memorablename]

The Official .ws thread

.WS can stand for WEBSITE.

It has pros and cons as a domain. This thread is for people who wish to suggest ideas to build up and help promote the .ws domain as well as to give and receive help and advice on .ws domains in general. Some useful info contributed through this thread below. Views and comments anyone...

http://website.ws/faq/index.dhtml

The registry is now allowing .WS domain names to be transferred from registrar to registrar. It seems that most registrars just haven't updated their websites to allow this yet.

This is good news for the .ws market as this was a major factor in holding .ws back. Time for .ws to take off? Can we publicize this to help boost the market?

Wrote about this a while back -
http://www.mwzd.com/2008/01/23/the-significance-of-ws/

So why buy .ws?
1. Excellent keywords can still be regged.
2. You can buy premium keywords for $20-$50.
3. Excellent development potential, luckily goog doesn’t really care about which extension the site is on but how much content s there and how often it is updated.
4. Godaddy markets .ws - little but its a big brand
5. The ‘website’ christening seems to have more and more acceptance.
6. Its easy to get traffic and thus revenue for better keywords in .ws than a ‘bad’ keyword in .com

Some .WS sales over $200 listed below. Please post any .WS sales you know of over $200 to this thread

folder.ws$250 2008-03-05SEDO.com
reisebuero.ws$750 2008-02-23SEDO.com
cast.ws$200 2008-02-13SEDO.com
notebooks.ws$370 2008-01-07TDNAM.com
yukle.ws$62 2008-01-06SEDO.com
moshax.ws$350 2007-12-25TDNAM.com
flirt.ws$286 2007-12-24SEDO.com
washingtonstate.ws$500 2007-12-16SEDO.com
fulltilt.ws$310 2007-12-15SEDO.com
sms.ws$2,000 2007-12-08SEDO.com
liondog.ws$770 2007-12-05TDNAM.com
clipart.ws$850 2007-11-15SEDO.com
beaches.ws$250 2007-11-14SEDO.com
airport.ws$366 2007-11-05TDNAM.com
tomfelton.ws$335 2007-04-26TDNAM
london.ws $1,825 Sedo


Also from: 2004 to 2006

blogs.ws $1,600
save.ws $417
green.ws $227
Avatars.ws $400
VOIP.ws $2,000 Sedo
Game.ws $1,000 Namepros
VacationRentals.ws $800 Private
VoiceOverIP.ws $600 Sedo
PersonalInjury.ws $600 Private
NikeSports.ws ($480)
UsedBooks.ws ($240)

 

[memorablename]

Wrote about this a while back -
http://www.mwzd.com/2008/01/23/the-significance-of-ws/

So why buy .ws?
1. Excellent keywords can still be regged.
2. You can buy premium keywords for $20-$50.
3. Excellent development potential, luckily goog doesn’t really care about which extension the site is on but how much content s there and how often it is updated.
4. Godaddy markets .ws - little but its a big brand
5. The ‘website’ christening seems to have more and more acceptance.
6. Its easy to get traffic and thus revenue for better keywords in .ws than a ‘bad’ keyword in .com

Seems a pretty powerful case for .ws to me. Sounds like a domain with a future.....

Good news! :tu:


http://website.ws/faq/index.dhtml

The registry is now allowing .WS domain names to be transferred from registrar to registrar. It seems that most registrars just haven't updated their websites to allow this yet.

This is good news for the .ws market as this was a major factor in holding .ws back. Time for .ws to take off? Can we publicize this to help boost the market? Any views or suggestions on this, anyone?


First post now updated with details of .ws sales reported to this thread over $200

 

[eagledz]

me i have "exposition.ws" an you give me your ideas about it?

 

[memorablename]

Can anyone with any knowledge of .ws sales please post them in this thread

 

[smashfactory]

Can anyone with any knowledge of .ws sales please post them in this thread

folder.ws$250 2008-03-05SEDO.com
reisebuero.ws$750 2008-02-23SEDO.com
homefinance.ws$30 2008-02-20bazaar.AfterNic.com
cast.ws$200 2008-02-13SEDO.com
coca.ws$88 2008-01-13SEDO.com
casinocity.ws$115 2008-01-11SEDO.com
sex123.ws$100 2008-01-11SEDO.com
trusted.ws$60 2008-01-09SEDO.com
notebooks.ws$370 2008-01-07TDNAM.com
yukle.ws$62 2008-01-06SEDO.com
moshax.ws$350 2007-12-25TDNAM.com
warsaw.ws$70 2007-12-24SEDO.com
flirt.ws$286 2007-12-24SEDO.com
washingtonstate.ws$500 2007-12-16SEDO.com
fulltilt.ws$310 2007-12-15SEDO.com
sms.ws$2,000 2007-12-08SEDO.com
liondog.ws$770 2007-12-05TDNAM.com
clipart.ws$850 2007-11-15SEDO.com
beaches.ws$250 2007-11-14SEDO.com
prices.ws$175 2007-11-10SEDO.com
airport.ws$366 2007-11-05TDNAM.com
devisen.ws$81 2007-10-25SEDO.com
tomfelton.ws$335 2007-04-26TDNAM
juniors.ws$9 2007-04-25Afternic Bazaar
misses.ws$3 2007-04-25Afternic Bazaar

 

[memorablename]

Thanks for the information on sales Smash.

Another sale from 2007 below


London.ws $1,825 Sedo


Also from: 2004 to 2006

blogs.ws $1,600
save.ws $417
green.ws $227
Avatars.ws $400
VOIP.ws $2,000 Sedo
Game.ws $1,000 Namepros
VacationRentals.ws $800 Private
VoiceOverIP.ws $600 Sedo
PersonalInjury.ws $600 Private
NikeSports.ws ($480)
UsedBooks.ws ($240)

 

[mwzd]

Memorablename - could you pls update the first post with sales... will be a nice ready reference.

Here are a few more of mine -

bookclub.ws
cheaploan.ws
exhibitions.ws
buycars.ws
callcenter.ws
summer.ws

 

[Jackie]

Good news! :tu:

Can I transfer my domain to another registrar?

Yes, .WS domain transfers may take place in accordance with the "GDI Transfer Policy". Please contact the registrar you would like to transfer to for instructions on how to proceed.

http://website.ws/faq/index.dhtml

The registry is now allowing .WS domain names to be transferred from registrar to registrar. It seems that most registrars just haven't updated their websites to allow this yet.

 

[memorablename]

Good news! :tu:


http://website.ws/faq/index.dhtml

The registry is now allowing .WS domain names to be transferred from registrar to registrar. It seems that most registrars just haven't updated their websites to allow this yet.

This is good news for the .ws market as this was a major factor in holding .ws back. Time for .ws to take off? Can we publicize this to help boost the market? Any views or suggestions on this, anyone?

Memorablename - could you pls update the first post with sales... will be a nice ready reference.

Thats a good suggestion. Thanks. First post now updated with details of .ws sales reported to this thread over $200

 

[eggymusic]

akbar.ws

Akbar.ws

Google results 9,050,000 for akbar

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akbar_the_Great

 

[dontknow]

I really like my
c h a i n s a.w s

 

[mwzd]

The transfer bit is actually very good news.

Buy up whatever you can (top keywords only), before this comes into effect at various registrars.

I think this will push prices to a few multiples for sure.

 

[memorablename]

The transfer bit is actually very good news.

Buy up whatever you can (top keywords only), before this comes into effect at various registrars.

I think this will push prices to a few multiples for sure.

It is good news and people should indeed buy up top .ws keywords as they can as .ws should get a big boost over this

edjackiel, rep on its way ..

 

[skylineleong]

I like my AAAA.ws

 

[leede]

i like mine

bid2win.ws

itweb.ws

mobilereview.ws (rejected a $100 bid)

netbanking.ws

 

[memorablename]

Just did a .ws transfer for $9.99 from another Registrar into GoDaddy. So it looks as if things have now started on the ability to transfer to other Registrars and other Registrars should follow suit in due course. Will keep the thread posted when the transfer is concluded...

 

[BlackDiamond]

Given that WS is one of the more famous (if notorious) country-code TLDs, shouldn't the ability to transfer them be BIG news? Or is it understated because the registry lifted the transfer restriction without fanfare?

 

[memorablename]

Given that WS is one of the more famous (if notorious) country-code TLDs, shouldn't the ability to transfer them be BIG news? Or is it understated because the registry lifted the transfer restriction without fanfare?

You're right, Black Diamond, the ability to transfer .ws should be BIG news as it opens the door for .ws domains to be worth a lot more and those owning .ws domains to enjoy a boom in the value of their names. It does appear to be understated because the registry lifted the transfer restriction without fanfare, and it is up to us who own .ws domains to help our cause by publicizing this as best as we can

Any thoughts on publicizing this, anyone?

 

[mwzd]

Any thoughts on publicizing this, anyone?

I'd think we should keep it quiet till we buy a few more

But its upto the registry/registrars to make this known.

TLDs get popular with developed sites basically.

 

[duceman]

Now that names can be moved between registrars I bet we see a bump in prices.

 

[skylineleong]

Just did a .ws transfer for $9.99 from another Registrar into GoDaddy. So it looks as if things have now started on the ability to transfer to other Registrars and other Registrars should follow suit in due course. Will keep the thread posted when the transfer is concluded...

Use 15% coupons code $8.49.

 

[mwzd]

Ok, I took one that I really like -

Laon.ws
Opinions pls (the .com went for $500k).

Also going to take 2 more - if anyone wants an available list of .ws (high value .com sales) let me know.

 

[opalxx]

casinogambling.ws bought on a whim

hi..i have casinogambling.ws which i bought to park. Domain was first registered in dec 2002 so fairly old at 5 1/4 yrs. Was an existing website during this time up to mid 2007 with 59 enties on archive web. Any ideas on value as i am reconciling my domains?

 

[Debt.tv]

FreeFlash.ws
FlashPlayer.ws
OnlineMusic.ws
Illustrate.ws

Go .ws Go!!!

 

[IG72]

nascar.ws

 

[Debt.tv]

nascar.ws

Major trademark issues