showcase .watch - Showcase and Discussion - (FaceBook now using a .watch)

[Eric Lyon]

So, there I was, minding my own business, and BAM! I came across FB.watch, which forwards to Facebook.com/watch/ and it got me thinking, maybe there should be a more official .watch showcase and discussion thread, now that there is evidence of a big player using one (Even though it's a redirect).

First, let me dig into FB.watch a little more...

Whois shows FB nameservers and Dublin - Meta Platforms Ireland Limited:

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WayBack Machine:

• On Nov 1st 2020 FB.watch resolved for the first time as a redirect to FaceBook,com/watch/

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NameBio:

• NameBio has no recorded sales reports for FB.watch
• NameBio shows 34 .watch sales reports ranging from $100 to $9.500
• Perspective (Low, Mid, high): payment.watch for $100, swisslegend.watch for $1,235, and smart.watch for $9,500

Wikipedia:

Facebook Watch offers tailored video recommendations and organizes content into categories based on metrics like popularity and user engagement. The platform hosts both short and long-form entertainment. In 2018, Facebook allocated a $1 billion budget for content creation. The company generates revenue from mid-roll ads and also explored the introduction of pre-roll ads in the same year.[1] As of August 30, 2018, Facebook Watch became globally accessible to all Facebook users.[2]

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Note: Facebook acquired the domain FB.watch to create a short, memorable, and brand-aligned URL for its dedicated video platform, which enhances branding, marketing, and user experience. Redirecting it to the main facebook.com/watch/ section consolidates traffic and reinforces the primary domain's authority. Ultimately, the FB.watch domain serves as an effective, streamlined portal that funnels users into the robust video ecosystem within the primary Facebook website.

With the above out of the way... Do you own any .watch domains?

If so, share them below and let's discuss those bad boys....

Note: it may be a while until I get caught up enough with my gTLD analysis to get to "W's", but as soon as I get .watch analyzed (Some time in the future) I'll update this thread with the analysis.

 

[lotk]

Only 1 here, I must have bought it when first released.

Free.watch

 

[Eric Lyon]

Only 1 here, I must have bought it when first released.

Free.watch

That's a gem.... it could go so many different ways for a nostalgic brand.

• Time clocks from all over the world
• Clock related swag merchandising
• Free live stream TV
• Free TV shows
• Free movies
• Free web cams
• Free street cams
• Live Voyeur niche (adult)
• Free adult videos
• List of FREE giveaways/promos
• Etc....

Nice one... I like it

 

[D Haynes]

The problem with this like many other newer TLDs is the registry premium placed on anything remotely good. Just looked throught a few and reg prices from 411 to 15k.

 

[Phgauge000]

So, there I was, minding my own business, and BAM! I came across FB.watch, which forwards to Facebook.com/watch/ and it got me thinking, maybe there should be a more official .watch showcase and discussion thread, now that there is evidence of a big player using one (Even though it's a redirect).

First, let me dig into FB.watch a little more...

Whois shows FB nameservers and Dublin - Meta Platforms Ireland Limited:
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WayBack Machine:

• On Nov 1st 2020 FB.watch resolved for the first time as a redirect to FaceBook,com/watch/

Source

NameBio:

• NameBio has no recorded sales reports for FB.watch
• NameBio shows 34 .watch sales reports ranging from $100 to $9.500
• Perspective (Low, Mid, high): payment.watch for $100, swisslegend.watch for $1,235, and smart.watch for $9,500

Wikipedia:

Facebook Watch offers tailored video recommendations and organizes content into categories based on metrics like popularity and user engagement. The platform hosts both short and long-form entertainment. In 2018, Facebook allocated a $1 billion budget for content creation. The company generates revenue from mid-roll ads and also explored the introduction of pre-roll ads in the same year.[1] As of August 30, 2018, Facebook Watch became globally accessible to all Facebook users.[2]

Source

Note: Facebook acquired the domain FB.watch to create a short, memorable, and brand-aligned URL for its dedicated video platform, which enhances branding, marketing, and user experience. Redirecting it to the main facebook.com/watch/ section consolidates traffic and reinforces the primary domain's authority. Ultimately, the FB.watch domain serves as an effective, streamlined portal that funnels users into the robust video ecosystem within the primary Facebook website.

With the above out of the way... Do you own any .watch domains?

If so, share them below and let's discuss those bad boys....

Note: it may be a while until I get caught up enough with my gTLD analysis to get to "W's", but as soon as I get .watch analyzed (Some time in the future) I'll update this thread with the analysis.

I bought smart.watch years ago at a NamesCon auction

 

[Phgauge000]

We also have gold.watch credit.watch land.watch wise.watch and ready.watch

 

[Eric Lyon]

We also have gold.watch credit.watch land.watch wise.watch and ready.watch

Those are some nice ones too

Credit.watch with the spike in FinTech credit products these days is ridding a trend right now

 

[Eric Lyon]

I bought smart.watch years ago at a NamesCon auction

Very nice one - So, the $9,500 sales report for that one was your acquisition or your flip?

 

[Phgauge000]

Very nice one - So, the $9,500 sales report for that one was your acquisition or your flip?

That’s what I paid

 

[Eric Lyon]

That’s what I paid

Right on... Being an Exact match category-killer hack, there should be plenty of potential product meat left on the bone at that price-point. Easy 5-figures, for sure. Or a great monthly revenue stream for development...