UK OVT Results - All returning '0'

Johnp · 13-09-2007, 04:35 PM

I think the back end systems must be the problem, I am sure if they were withdrawing the service the OVT page would not be operational.

Hopefully it's just a botched upgrade that they will fix tonight - finger crossed.

JohnP

rjs_essex · 13-09-2007, 05:03 PM

Here's to hoping! And when its back up all results show August 2007! - Now that would be a treat!

Rich

firestars · 13-09-2007, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by apd

Yep, dead as a dodo.

On my site, normally if Overture is slow I give it a high timeout but unfortunatley now it can't even connect to the site.

Given the fact that Overture is rarely updated and been getting slower over the last few months, it really is of no use to anyone now.

I didnt know that site was yours APD - thanks for a valuable service!

Johnp · 13-09-2007, 08:59 PM

Fingers crossed as well.

To be honest I don't care whether the data it is 2 or 3 months old - I am just looking at OVT as an indication of traffic. For a dropping domain, it is quite helpful if the result reflects the period prior to it's suspension, in that it reflects natural type-in traffic prior to the domain's suspension. I have noticed OVT scores zoom up once a domain is suspended cos probably regular users just get frustated and stick the domain name in their favourite search engine, and also probably cos fellow domainers are doing a bit of research on the suspended name.

Fingers crossed anyway - it was just a glitch at their end !

JohnP

MWTONLINE · 17-09-2007, 10:22 AM

still the same this morning, have emailed yahoo and asked them if they know about it.

will post their reply here (if i get one!)

rjs_essex · 17-09-2007, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MWTONLINE

still the same this morning, have emailed yahoo and asked them if they know about it.

will post their reply here (if i get one!)

Please do!

ratboy · 17-09-2007, 07:52 PM

Bad news...?

http://domainnamewire.com/2007/09/17...erture-scores/

BFTUK · 17-09-2007, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ratboy

Bad news...?

http://domainnamewire.com/2007/09/17...erture-scores/

Not saying it is the case but we've been here before with Overture. Its always come back in the past...

Johnp · 18-09-2007, 09:20 PM

Anyone heard any more re Overture ?. The site is still up but still returning no results - been 5 days now.

I know from reading elsewhere this tool is due to be retired soon, anyone got any other ideas on assessing likely type-in traffic for a domain ?

Thanks

JohnP

businessdata · 20-09-2007, 09:50 AM

That's a good question, John. If OT aint dead yet it will be very soon.

I know of two paid for services: KEYWORDDISCOVERY.COM ($49.95/M) and WORDTRACKER.COM ($59/M)

However I am not sure whether they allow you to select UK only searches.

There is another site that seems to tap into both the above sources, and it's FREE: http://www.submitexpress.com/keytracker.php

Any comments on the above services or alternatives are welcome.

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Johnp Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 249 Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 4)	I think the back end systems must be the problem, I am sure if they were withdrawing the service the OVT page would not be operational. Hopefully it's just a botched upgrade that they will fix tonight - finger crossed. JohnP

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Johnp Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 249 Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 4)	Fingers crossed as well. To be honest I don't care whether the data it is 2 or 3 months old - I am just looking at OVT as an indication of traffic. For a dropping domain, it is quite helpful if the result reflects the period prior to it's suspension, in that it reflects natural type-in traffic prior to the domain's suspension. I have noticed OVT scores zoom up once a domain is suspended cos probably regular users just get frustated and stick the domain name in their favourite search engine, and also probably cos fellow domainers are doing a bit of research on the suspended name. Fingers crossed anyway - it was just a glitch at their end ! JohnP

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Johnp Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 249 Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 4)	Anyone heard any more re Overture ?. The site is still up but still returning no results - been 5 days now. I know from reading elsewhere this tool is due to be retired soon, anyone got any other ideas on assessing likely type-in traffic for a domain ? Thanks JohnP