Which one is more valuable a .mobi or a .us?

[alanj878]

I am really curious guys because I have just found a one word dictionary term and I don't know which one is better since I am on a limiter budget so tell me guys which one is more valuable to you a .mobi or a .us

 

[tabishis]

Get both.

 

[Traveler]

The .us market is struggling and the .mobi is speculation. Your average LLL.mobi will sell for more than your average LLL.us. Without knowing your exact name I would say lean toward the .mobi, as far as speculation it has more potential than the .us in my opinion (don't shoot me that is just an opinion).

However, if the name is left unregistered in both extensions, there could be a reason for that. I would not pick up lots of those types of domain names. Instead, I would take that money and buy a better quality name from the aftermarket. Renewal fees hurt, especially when you have a lot of speculative domain names.

 

[Alan Glennon]

Neither -- unless you plan to develop it, then either.

 

[R9V.com]

i would take a perfect .mobi over a perfect .us

 

[seven]

Straight answer with 0 variables - .mobi. The sales show as much.

For a better answer, it depends what the side would theoritically be used for. For example, to limit one possibility, I definitely wouldn't have a forum site on a .mobi any time in the next few years.

 

[htmlindex]

Neither -- unless you plan to develop it, then either.

I would have to agree unless it's a strong keyword

 

[Traveler]

I would have to agree unless it's a strong keyword

I agree also, but the strong keywords should all be registered by now. If not, a lot of domainers must have been asleep at the wheel.

 

[DotUSDomains]

Because the name is unregistered,

You have more chance selling the .us to a fellow reseller than a .mobi Imho.

.us is a slow market just now simple because all premium names (or most of them) are in the hands of a small group who will not sell untill the prices are right.

This is good, Because it keeps the prices of good names down for the likes of me and you.

And all the other people who have good names but dont know there value are selling to me J/K

the above is reason why .us has the most potential of all extensions

 

[Traveler]

the above is reason why .us has the most potential of all extensions

If you really believe the .us has the most potential of ALL extensions then I'm sure there is somebody out there with a bridge to sell you.

 

[DotUSDomains]

If you really believe the .us has the most potential of ALL extensions then I'm sure there is somebody out there with a bridge to sell you.

Send them my way please

Always buying junk.

 

[Dean]

IMO .us because .mobi has no purpose and all domains are just bought by resellers and nothing is actually being developed.

 

[alanj878]

I bought the .mobi people it is a very strong keyword with a suffix which still boggles me since this highly searched term on google and is a lot of advertising competion but would anyone would be interested in the .us extension I might be willing to tell for a couple domain registrations

 

[Jeff]

IMO .us because .mobi has no purpose and all domains are just bought by resellers and nothing is actually being developed.

I'd agree ... and adding that the current "dot Mobey" Malaise™ has been caused - primarily, in many respects - because mTLD, itself, abandoned both of the mandates for development / "ecosystem" (first the RFP process, and now the Sedo & Traffic premium auction 6-month "development requirements") - and now, I hear, they are even greedily auctioning even more "dot Mobeys" for :o

Some domainers are developing their .MOBI's, but it's too few and far between ... again, with no help - on the way from m(oney)TLD! :imho:

In short, the .US is better for a "one word dictionary term", and I'd strongly suggest development here, as well! :talk:
Best of Luck.
-Jeff

 

[labrocca]

Why get a domain with an extension that forces limitations on you?

Is the word mobile friendly or just a general term. In all honesty the name is probably just worth reg fee and you might want to look for a better .com or .net domain to register. Even a 5L.com might be more desirable to start a site and brand from. If you think you are going to register a .us or .mobi and make parking revenue or resell the domain you're probably just dreaming.

If you want to develop...don't bother past .com or .net.

 

[Slick Domains]

I have never owned a mobi and will never own a mobi. With that said, I only own a few .us domains and those are domains where I have developed the dot com and maintain all of the extensions.

 

[GreatDomainRace]

Neither -- unless you plan to develop it, then either.

I agree.

 

[weblord]

there's no point of comparison.
if you live in the U.S. or offer products/services that is U.S.-based then get a .us and if you plan publishing on mobile phones, get as well a .mobi and if you are on "limiter budget" then that's a big problem since you also need more budget developing those.

 

[DN48]

there's no point of comparison.
if you live in the U.S. or offer products/services that is U.S.-based then get a .us and if you plan publishing on mobile phones, get as well a .mobi and if you are on "limiter budget" then that's a big problem since you also need more budget developing those.

agree

if the name is for an international business then .mobi is better, but if it is for U.S. based business then .us is the best. think about end-users

good luck

 

[dgridley]

That's pretty much how I see it as well, tho I also think unless the domain is suited to users of mobile phones, US would be the better choice. Until the web becomes easier to access and actually use on a mobile phone, I don't see .mobi as being of much value. :IMHO:

Neither -- unless you plan to develop it, then either.