.net are they worth bothering with?

denchomsky · 18-03-2010, 10:45:27 PM

I have seen a couple of product based .net's both with nearly 20,000 exacts free to reg, and I am wondering whether they are worth bothering with? Both are for pretty high price items.

How would you rank the top 5 extensions these day's for the uk?

1?
2.?
3.?
4.?
5.?

miked · 18-03-2010, 11:40:02 PM

Must admit, never really consider them when it comes to buying domains. They don't really have a strong identity: .coms are for companies, .org (in theory) for charities, NGOs and the like... but what are .nets for?

Anyway, my rankings:

1. .co.uk
2. .com
3. .org
4. .info
5. .org.uk

Last two could probably be interchanged.

Mike.

cm1975 · 18-03-2010, 11:40:23 PM

From a brand perspective away from domaining, I register .net third after .co.uk and .com.

From a domain trading perspective, I generally stick to .uk domains, as I know the market better and you can resell at any time, rather than the 60 day restriction of TLDs.

Edwin · 18-03-2010, 11:45:20 PM

1. .co.uk
2. .com
3. .co.uk hyphenated or .net (but generally not for resale, only to develop)
4. I wouldn't bother below here

GreyWing · 18-03-2010, 11:46:12 PM

Weird how ext's falls, 10 years ago they weren't far off par with .com's. If memory serves they priced them out of the market I think, something like �35 when .coms and .co.uk's were �6'ish.

GlasgowBob · 18-03-2010, 11:46:20 PM

1. .co.uk
2. .com
3. .org.uk
4. .net
5. .org

I agree that if its for company branding .net would be number 3

Skinner · 18-03-2010, 11:52:24 PM

I think .co.uk, .com, .net, .org.uk (on-par with hyphen .co.uk), .org

I am seeing a little more in .org.uk and until about a month ago I only owned half dozen now I own a dozen or so

ScottJ · 18-03-2010, 11:53:56 PM

Bought & sold a few .net for x,xxx but they have to be strong products or services, have to be strong though to get passive interest.

pendragon · 19-03-2010, 02:07:30 AM

1. .co.uk
2. .com
3. .org.uk
4. .net
5. .org

WaftyCrank · 19-03-2010, 06:10:10 AM

It's interesting to see .org.uk above .org TLD for some people.
I'd have thought that given some of the high value .org sales in recent years (compared to .org.uk) that it would have a better opinion from most on here.

Just intersting to see others view points.

Personally .net I think was supposed to be the .com equivalent but has lost popularity over the years. For a brand identity .net is third for me as most said. For resale then it would HAVE TO be strong keyword (1 or 2 keyword combos) or strong generic to consider.

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denchomsky Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,497 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 23)	.net are they worth bothering with? I have seen a couple of product based .net's both with nearly 20,000 exacts free to reg, and I am wondering whether they are worth bothering with? Both are for pretty high price items. How would you rank the top 5 extensions these day's for the uk? 1? 2.? 3.? 4.? 5.? __________________ screenprotectors - Eco Car Hire - tekkie - TAKE BACK CONTROL OF YOUR IPHONE 4 - Car Hire Scanner

18-03-2010, 11:40:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
miked Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 269 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 8)	Must admit, never really consider them when it comes to buying domains. They don't really have a strong identity: .coms are for companies, .org (in theory) for charities, NGOs and the like... but what are .nets for? Anyway, my rankings: 1. .co.uk 2. .com 3. .org 4. .info 5. .org.uk Last two could probably be interchanged. Mike. __________________ Heaters Commodity Codes Electricity Generation Shares Advice Polystyrene Box Earth Moving Equipment Solid Fuel Heating Firewood Processor

18-03-2010, 11:40:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
cm1975 Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,283 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 43)	From a brand perspective away from domaining, I register .net third after .co.uk and .com. From a domain trading perspective, I generally stick to .uk domains, as I know the market better and you can resell at any time, rather than the 60 day restriction of TLDs. __________________ :: 3d technology :: wooden floor :: 4R.co.uk <- �300 :: timber supplies.com :: corporate finance :: car lease ::

18-03-2010, 11:45:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
Edwin Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 3,876 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 46)	1. .co.uk 2. .com 3. .co.uk hyphenated or .net (but generally not for resale, only to develop) 4. I wouldn't bother below here __________________ Memorable Domains Ltd - Over 7,000 descriptive, generic .co.uk domains for sale Please note: All sale prices over a week old are automatically invalid. No exceptions. Thanks!

18-03-2010, 11:46:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
GreyWing Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Barnsley Posts: 3,176 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 18)	Weird how ext's falls, 10 years ago they weren't far off par with .com's. If memory serves they priced them out of the market I think, something like �35 when .coms and .co.uk's were �6'ish. __________________ Make cash from your website, any website, any sector... That.co.uk Find out more Last edited by GreyWing; 18-03-2010 at 11:51:10 PM.

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GlasgowBob Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 122 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 10)	1. .co.uk 2. .com 3. .org.uk 4. .net 5. .org I agree that if its for company branding .net would be number 3

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Skinner Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Manchester Posts: 2,501 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 13)	I think .co.uk, .com, .net, .org.uk (on-par with hyphen .co.uk), .org I am seeing a little more in .org.uk and until about a month ago I only owned half dozen now I own a dozen or so __________________ Browse:

18-03-2010, 11:53:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
ScottJ Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Aberdeenshire, Scotland Posts: 1,343 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 16)	Bought & sold a few .net for x,xxx but they have to be strong products or services, have to be strong though to get passive interest. __________________ Sites: SJ : Ring : Genes Blog: : Self Made Minds : Twitter

19-03-2010, 02:07:30 AM	#9 (permalink)
pendragon Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Solihull Posts: 3,683 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 78)	1. .co.uk 2. .com 3. .org.uk 4. .net 5. .org

19-03-2010, 06:10:10 AM	#10 (permalink)
WaftyCrank Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 786 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 4)	It's interesting to see .org.uk above .org TLD for some people. I'd have thought that given some of the high value .org sales in recent years (compared to .org.uk) that it would have a better opinion from most on here. Just intersting to see others view points. Personally .net I think was supposed to be the .com equivalent but has lost popularity over the years. For a brand identity .net is third for me as most said. For resale then it would HAVE TO be strong keyword (1 or 2 keyword combos) or strong generic to consider. __________________ Sold.co.uk - It's a deal, it's a steal... \| Watch Movies Online \| Tattoo Removal \| 3D Camcorders \| 3D LCD TVs \| 3D LED TVs \| Texas Hold'Em Poker \| Used Electric Car

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