The .TEL Discussion Thread

[brendan52190]

Hi

For this, let's assume that .tel will not be a total flop.

What type of keywords will be most valuable for this extension? Will it be geographical keywords, like newyork.tel, losangeles.tel, etc, or what else?

 

[phase111]

Just registered a few nice short domains just now-
fees.tel
haka.tel (nice vanity perhaps)
vain.tel (did I mention vanity already lol)

:blink:

 

[MattheP]

Wasn't hire.tel on Sedo? Can someone clarify?

It seems that whois info hasnt changed - I guess transaction never went through (nonpaying bidder)

 

[FreakySteve]

...There is no overlap between any of these services, but the growing number of telephony products is testament to the necessity for .tel.

"Better communications in a time of complexity." :tu:

Very well said.

Dot-tel is about simplicty. This is what will make dot-tel a winner.

 

[rupert]

I've posted a list of the available premium LLL.tels here;
http://www.namepros.com/569670-available-tel-list-2.html#post3401272

 

[kprobe]

Folder Limitations

FYI. Looks like there is a limit of 1,000 folders per domain, and 100 records per folder, so building huge directories broken down by region then by city, or category/subcategory/shops might not be possible.

 

[meanieme]

Looks like there is a limit of 1,000 folders per domain, and 100 records per folder

if it's 100 records per subfolder, then it should be ok because you can create and drill down to the lowest level folder and still include 100 records (although not very good looking)

it it's a total of 100 records underneath each folder at the top level, then we are screwed

:gl:

 

[hasseily]

if it's 100 records per subfolder, then it should be ok because you can create and drill down to the lowest level folder and still include 100 records (although not very good looking)

it it's a total of 100 records underneath each folder at the top level, then we are screwed

:gl:

you're not screwed.

 

[plaggypig]

if it's 100 records per subfolder, then it should be ok because you can create and drill down to the lowest level folder and still include 100 records (although not very good looking)

it it's a total of 100 records underneath each folder at the top level, then we are screwed

:gl:

I urge you need to think more carefully about how you'd design a navigable directory structure - don't screw yourself with an illthought out design!

If you still think that you need 100s of records at a single level, ask your TelHosting provider if they'll increase their limits, or move to one that has higher limits, or set up your own.

 

[PMDN]

there are still a number of LLL airport codes available, some for major airports. Do you think it is wise to reg a name simply for that reason, because it is an airport code?

Chuck

 

[jacpar]

there are still a number of LLL airport codes available, some for major airports. Do you think it is wise to reg a name simply for that reason, because it is an airport code?

Chuck

At least, get one airport LLL, just in case.
Double value : 3 letters and an important name.
It worths your cost of $10 on a domain name.

I bought few days ago AKL.TEL ... just in case !

 

[saucey]

.Tels and Sliced Bread.

Just remember folks.... Back in the day, people also said that "sliced bread" would never fly.... They said at the time it was too labour intensive and not cost effective... But how wrong they were..

The bread was advertised as, "the greatest forward step in the baking industry since bread was wrapped." (Wikipedia)

The phrase "the greatest thing since sliced bread" (and variations thereof) is a commonly used hyperbolic means of praising an invention or development. Sliced bread appears to be something of an arbitrary selection as the benchmark against which later inventions should be judged. It has been said that "the phrase is the ultimate depiction of innovative achievement and American know-how",[8] although it is commonly used in the United Kingdom as well. (Wikipedia)


I think .Tel may be the next greatest thing since sliced bread...

Saucey McBread

 

[Traveler]

I think .Tel may be the next greatest thing since sliced bread...

Saucey McBread

That is pretty optimistic. From now on when you see something cool you should say that it is the next best thing since dot tel. Maybe it will catch on :lol:

 

[aliencafe]

interesting myspace.tel link.

http://get-your-dot-tel.myspace.tel/

It appears myspace is developing its .tel domain preparing for sales of the .tel extension.

 

[FreakySteve]

interesting myspace.tel link.

http://get-your-dot-tel.myspace.tel/

It appears myspace is developing its .tel domain preparing for sales of the .tel extension.

This would also indicate that MySpace is actually developing their dot-tel and are planning to use it, as opposed to strictly protecting their brand as some people have suggested.

 

[FathomJH]

This would also indicate that MySpace is actually developing their dot-tel and are planning to use it, as opposed to strictly protecting their brand as some people have suggested.

One can't actually develop their .tel. You'll probably see some info. plugged into an example and them explaining its benefits. I can't see .tel succeeding within myspace. You can do a lot more with a myspace profile than you ever could with a .tel, not to mention a profile is free as well ( hey, that rhymed :D )

 

[Traveler]

You can do a lot more with a myspace profile than you ever could with a .tel, not to mention a profile is free as well ( hey, that rhymed :D )

From a business standpoint, a myspace.com/mybusiness address on a business card would not look nearly as profesional as mybusiness.tel.

Apples and oranges.

 

[gricetti]

some more .tel

What do you guys think about these .tel domains ?
autobrokers.tel
autoshops.tel
usedauto.tel
usedautos.tel
backdoor.tel
bjs.tel
extra.tel
baskets.tel
boatrental.tel
borat.tel
bodyshops.tel
ammunition.tel
criminals.tel
pawnshops.tel
fleamarket.tel
driverslicense.tel
passports.tel
exoticcars.tel
fishingguide.tel
golds.tel
independentescorts.tel

 

[FathomJH]

From a business standpoint, a myspace.com/mybusiness address on a business card would not look nearly as profesional as mybusiness.tel.

Apples and oranges.

applesandoranges.tel is available...

99.9% of myspace members don't have a business and those 99.9% would rather have a fancy profile than a .tel



(I like to play devil's advocate and stimulate conversation, I am sorry if I offend anyone as that is not my intentions. I think we are all professional here .)

 

[Traveler]

99.9% of myspace members don't have a business and those 99.9% would rather have a fancy profile than a .tel



(I like to play devil's advocate and stimulate conversation, I am sorry if I offend anyone as that is not my intentions. I think we are all professional here .)

Thanks for proving my point. (but I think your numbers might be a bit off)

 

[FathomJH]

Thanks for proving my point. (but I think your numbers might be a bit off)

A profile and a .tel are not apples and oranges. Both are set out to accomplish the same thing. People not only sign up for myspace for the networking, but also because of the individuality they achieve with their personal profile. You cannot do this with .tel - it would be like forcing students to wear uniforms at school. Since they have a choice, I can't see them buying one.