.tv What are you invested in .tv for ?

[equity78]

Are you regging names to develop? Or are you regging names betting that .tv will be more in demand with the increase in Internet -TV convergence?

 

[SKG]

I am about 70 to 30 in favor of development. I have regged certain names for development and others for resell that are in a holding mode until the market grows in my favor and have turned down many offers to date. For me speculation is not knowing what you are getting into. Regardless of registration prices I hold a firm thought out understanding of the marketablility and potential of the .TV extension

 

[RogueWriter]

Development, mostly, though I'd really like to sell a couple off before Xmas. You know, I remember in January 06 saying I was going to stop regginf new domains and develop all that i had. Errrr, okay, THIS January I will stop regging new domains and develop what I have. Really. Promise.

 

[gamehouse]

Lol, that sounds familiar. Well, I am trying to get into development.

GH

Development, mostly, though I'd really like to sell a couple off before Xmas. You know, I remember in January 06 saying I was going to stop regginf new domains and develop all that i had. Errrr, okay, THIS January I will stop regging new domains and develop what I have. Really. Promise.

 

[equity78]

I know what you mean RW that is a common theme I know I need to focus on that area too because you see that people who develop have many angles to play while just sitting there you have only one and it is not you playing the angle it is just waiting for a buyer

 

[RogueWriter]

I will add one thing, though.... Prior to 2006, I owned 35 developed sites, so I am rather heavily invested in affiliate sites. Currently, I actually own less than that, since I've given the boot to some non performers. However, I now own hundreds of domains, which, realistically, would provide me self employment as a developer for the next 20 years, if I could afford my own ridiculous fees, which I can't.

I've made a deal with two other .tv owners, so that will force the issue shortly, the first one of those will be up within 1-2 weeks.

 

[RPK]

Of my 200 .Tv's I would say 150 are for development, 35 are for resale and 15 fall into the "What the Hell was I thinking" department.

 

[Premium]

Traffic and Revenue for me...:tu: There has been many .tv's I would buy at a premium, but they have been long gone. :td:

 

[equity78]

Development in the lead in the poll although very few developed .tvs here

 

[VisualArtistFrankBonilla]

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Development, mostly, though I'd really like to sell a couple off before Xmas. You know, I remember in January 06 saying I was going to stop regginf new domains and develop all that i had. Errrr, okay, THIS January I will stop regging new domains and develop what I have. Really. Promise.

Call 1 800-Get-Help. It is the number for the DA, Domains Anonymous. They will help you with your addiction. There are many members in their group who have invested thousands in useless domain names, even many .tv's. A large percentage of their member come from Namepros. You can't stop alone. Many say the same thing as you, "I will stop in January, etc etc etc".

Ha! My .tv's have been for resale, but so far...... not much luck!

Frank

 

[SKG]

Development in the lead in the poll although very few developed .tvs here

EQ, development takes time. A quick job website is not development, imo. I predict some very nice web 2.0 feeling websites will be coming as this process can be lengthy. I trust that many members here have good intentions for their respective names but the learning curve in creating a video web 2.0 enviroment is neither cheap nor easy to understand and the tools available are limited unless custom designed. Feeding copyright content is another problem developers are facing and utilizing approved content from places like brightcove has its hiccups also since you are helping advertise someone else's medium.

Rest assured the mountain will be climbed and in the meanwhile there is nothing wrong with selling some names along the way to help fund the end goal.

 

[TLDnetworks]

Diversification & Development - Tupac.tv, Launched.tv, Unload.tv Sourcing.tv with a couple more in the works

Pretty funny that Development leaads in voting, and everyone talks development, but there are very few developed sites from within our community.

 

[SKG]

Diversification & Development - Tupac.tv, Launched.tv, Unload.tv Sourcing.tv with a couple more in the works

Pretty funny that Development leaads in voting, and everyone talks development, but there are very few developed sites from within our community.

Westblock, are you suggesting that people should not talk Development and just showcase their completed projects. If so then that defeats the purpose of having a forum, imo. The subforum would become an advertising medium instead of a learning experience. There are new and old members here coming and going all the time. To incourage participation for new members and speculators discussion is necessary and must be conducted in a professional manner. Talk is ok in my book.

 

[TLDnetworks]

EQ, development takes time. A quick job website is not development, imo.

True, BUT if you don't start somewhere more often than not - nothing gets started.

I trust that many members here have good intentions for their respective names but the learning curve in creating a video web 2.0 enviroment is neither cheap nor easy to understand and the tools available are limited unless custom designed.

Most here are Domainers - not programers and developers. Programers and developers tend to find a name and develop it; Domainers collect names and hope to develop...

Feeding copyright content is another problem developers are facing and utilizing approved content from places like brightcove has its hiccups also since you are helping advertise someone else's medium.

Original content is the number one thing that will make or break a site. There may be a small window that will allow developers to aggregate content from existing sources; YT, BC, etc... into niche verticals. Keeping the consumer interested enough to keep coming back. BUT, if it content available at numerous sites around what makes the site different? Also, if you're not able to manipulate the content to include advertising how are you making money?

There needs to be a complete business plan that can detail a revenue generating avenue. You will not pay your bills and profit from your time by adding adsense to a video site. There are numerous inherent problems with that; 1. adsense is text based - the ads served up are not relavant to the video content, 2. people are watching the video, not looking at the ads to click on. Traffic will allow for a site owner to sell ad space - Advertisers want targeted specific traffic and if you can provide that demographic they will pay for it. Huge shift in ad dollars going online from other marketing budgets... Adding an Ecom element and targeted affiliate marketing also have the potential of creating a large profit center.

Rest assured the mountain will be climbed and in the meanwhile there is nothing wrong with selling some names along the way to help fund the end goal.

Just don't miss the trail leading up that mountain, and by all means SELL NAMES THAT DON'T FIT YOUR BUSINESS PLAN. Not all names are going to sell for thousands and thousands of dollars. Keep your focus on the profit center - a $30 reg that sells for $300 is a very healthy profit...

Westblock, are you suggesting that people should not talk Development and just showcase their completed projects. If so then that defeats the purpose of having a forum, imo. The subforum would become an advertising medium instead of a learning experience. There are new and old members here coming and going all the time. To incourage participation for new members and speculators discussion is necessary and must be conducted in a professional manner. Talk is ok in my book.

I did not suggest that at all. I found it funny that the option of development in the poll leads the way, and there are not many here that do develop.

Equity has pushed ideas and developement posts here from day one, but those informative posts and tools are often glossed over. There are not alot of "Development" ideas expounded upon.

The forum IS a showcase - look at everyones sig line...

I tend to avoid posting most of the time these days because too many posts do not add value and are not conducted in a professional manner. You want to talk programs, development, making money, affliate, ecom, technology, etc. as it relates to dot TV - I'm all for it and am ready and willing to contribute. That's why I still check in to see what is out there and how we can all be profitable and successful. The other dogma does not add value to new and existing members.

 

[RPK]

What does development mean to you?

I have been developing a platform for most of my names for over a year now. It takes writing a business plan, getting investors, building a team, and then development can take anywhere from a couple of months to a year or more before alpha or beta.

Also I am sure that there are people on this board that are developing, but don't want to talk about it until it is ready for launch.

 

[MillersCrossing]

Original content is the number one thing that will make or break a site. Also, if you're not able to manipulate the content to include advertising how are you making money?

There needs to be a complete business plan that can detail a revenue generating avenue. You will not pay your bills and profit from your time by adding adsense to a video site. There are numerous inherent problems with that; 1. adsense is text based - the ads served up are not relavant to the video content, 2. people are watching the video, not looking at the ads to click on. Traffic will allow for a site owner to sell ad space - Advertisers want targeted specific traffic and if you can provide that demographic they will pay for it. Huge shift in ad dollars going online from other marketing budgets... Adding an Ecom element and targeted affiliate marketing also have the potential of creating a large profit center.

Equity has pushed ideas and developement posts here from day one, but those informative posts and tools are often glossed over. There are not alot of "Development" ideas expounded upon.

The forum IS a showcase - look at everyones sig line...

I tend to avoid posting most of the time these days because too many posts do not add value and are not conducted in a professional manner. You want to talk programs, development, making money, affliate, ecom, technology, etc. as it relates to dot TV - I'm all for it and am ready and willing to contribute. That's why I still check in to see what is out there and how we can all be profitable and successful. The other dogma does not add value to new and existing members.

Westblock,

I am sorry to say that your attitude stinks.

You take on this very high and mighty attitude towards development and that you don't post most of the time because the posts do not add value and are no conducted in a professional manner.

Where are your great developed sites?? Those in your signature are glorified parking pages and do you really think anyone outside of this forum will be interested in visiting, never mind returning to a site regarding the "unloading of .TV sites.

Where is the monetisation of your "developed" sites. It is at best a crude attempt to fill a parked page with mediocre content.

I would suggest you get off your high horse, be patient and watch those speculators you are so dismissive of, produce QUALITY , DEVELOPED, MONETISED sites in 2007.

I myself could have two dozen sites up and running of the quality that are in your signature - however I aspire to greater things and am putting development funds, and hiring professional web designers and prograammers to produce a real .TV site, with real advertisers.

I suggest you listen very carefully to what SKG is telling you, cause you come across as one very arrogant individual.

If you are not happy with the professionalism of the posts on this forum, I suggest you take your own advice and stay away.

Your negativity will not be missed.

 

[equity78]

First off Personal attacks will not be tolerated and secondly James for you to talk about negativity is quite ironic IMO you look at the negative on a lot of things.

 

[MillersCrossing]

First off Personal attacks will not be tolerated and secondly James for you to talk about negativity is quite ironic IMO you look at the negative on a lot of things.

Equity,

To say that most of the posts on this forum are unprofessional is a personal attack against all those who contribute.

And I wish you would come to understand that my covering all possible angles is not negative - it is called preparing for all eventualities....but you are entitled to interpret my viewpoint as you wish. That is not a personal attack, it is your opinion nd I can live with that.

 

[equity78]

No I said that James because I think you said before you look at the negative or need something to worry about. I don't think Westblock was calling all the posts unprofessional but he needs to post and clarify what he meant I agree with that

 

[MillersCrossing]

No I said that James because I think you said before you look at the negative or need something to worry about. I don't think Westblock was calling all the posts unprofessional but he needs to post and clarify what he meant I agree with that

I see what you mean...but my needing something to worry about is my own personal neurosis, not making negative statements about other people/forum members....