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How much do you think techmag.co is worth?

Besides the obvious standard registration fee. Look deeper into it. It's short and ideal for a tech magazine-type site.

Reason I'm asking? Well, I would like to sell it eventually and just want your opinions on how much you think I can punt it for.
 
rice.co.za would be worth a bit, techmag.co.za maybe R50 :p
 
icyrus said:
Cybersquatting sucks, don't do it.
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this.

SO irritating when you are trying to register a .co.za domain to find its owned by some Russian company.

@OP, tbh, i dont think you'll find anyone to buy it off you. Maybe google around and offer it to someone who has a similar name already.
 
Yeah well I'd like to use the domain myself. I have moto-x.co as well which I'm definitely going to use. But seeing that I already have so many projects, I'm willing to sell it to whoever offers me the most. If I can't get rid of it, then that baby is mine!

Cybersquatting is for arseholes indeed.

lol R50 ? Unfortunately the domain cost me more than that. Besides, technology review related blog isn't a bad idea for this domain. Incredible Co*cough* will sponsor me eventually too. Free technology here I come lol
 
If you paid more than R50 then you got ripped off. Considering that the domain has no publishing value from an advertising point of view, its worthless. First build your blog, get the readers and valuable publishing zones then it will have value.
 
I agree - Techmag is a short domain and actually very nice if you want to start a tech information related website.

The .co domain, which is assigned to Colombia, actually kills any value. I really do not think the domain is worth more than US $50 for any buyer - unless you get someone in Colombia who wants to start a tech site - then the value may increase tremendously.

Unless Techmag has a global patent, there is no cybersquatting if you own the domain. So, you need to look at that. Just do some research and also go to WIPO.int. Here you will find many examples of services, with no global patents - where 'cybersquatters' got away with generic domains.

Hope it helps.
 
If you paid more than R50 then you got ripped off. Considering that the domain has no publishing value from an advertising point of view, its worthless. First build your blog, get the readers and valuable publishing zones then it will have value.
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Firstly, I paid $11 per domain with Godaddy which converts to R80 odd for each domain.

House said:
I agree - Techmag is a short domain and actually very nice if you want to start a tech information related website.

The .co domain, which is assigned to Colombia, actually kills any value. I really do not think the domain is worth more than US $50 for any buyer - unless you get someone in Colombia who wants to start a tech site - then the value may increase tremendously.

Unless Techmag has a global patent, there is no cybersquatting if you own the domain. So, you need to look at that. Just do some research and also go to WIPO.int. Here you will find many examples of services, with no global patents - where 'cybersquatters' got away with generic domains.

Hope it helps.
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You are correct with saying that the .co domain extension is an Columbian extension but:
As of July 20, 2010, any company, organization, or entrepreneur can use a .CO domain for their online branding needs. Some examples include Twitter (t.co), AngelList (Angel.co), ENTER (Enter.co), and Overstock (O.co).[4]
.CO domain names are available for registration globally through companies commonly referred to as accredited registrars, such as GoDaddy.com, Network Solutions, and eNom.
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I've been monitoring the rate at which these domains are getting snapped up as it is fast becoming the new .com.

.CO is meaningful, memorable and intuitive for people around the world
.CO is relevant to individuals, businesses, and organizations
.CO gives businesses and brands the chance to create a worldwide footprint
.CO appeals to today's socially-networked individuals and entrepreneurs
With industry-leading technology, enhanced security and unprecedented rights protection mechanisms - .CO is poised to become the world's next premier web address
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Source 1
Source 2

I thoroughly disbelieve that the domain is worth less than what I paid for it as you can go look up domains with this extension yourself and discover that availability is almost identical to .com availability. You will not find 1 word premium domains I can guarantee you that.
 
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IMHO - domain names by themselves carry very little worth. its the brand attached to it that carry's weight (and usually on the net brand == content).
The cases where the domain name itself carry's lots of worth are few and far between (sex.com was sold for a huge amount)

Reasoning:
mashable, slashdot, engadget - all have domain names that on their own initially were worth nothing, but the brand attached to them makes them now worth tons.
 
ZeroAlpha said:
IMHO - domain names by themselves carry very little worth. its the brand attached to it that carry's weight (and usually on the net brand == content).
The cases where the domain name itself carry's lots of worth are few and far between (sex.com was sold for a huge amount)

Reasoning:
mashable, slashdot, engadget - all have domain names that on their own initially were worth nothing, but the brand attached to them makes them now worth tons.
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And that is why I feel that a domain like techmag.co has the potential to become a brand.

I registered headbangtoday.com 4 years ago doubting at the time that it was a good domain by itself but because of the content I've published on it, it has now become one of South Africa's top online heavy metal mags.

So yes, the domain means nothing. But if you have the brains to turn it into a brand then it suddenly becomes worth something. The domain has value to it just like headbangtoday.com had value to me a few years back. To everyone else at that time it was just a very random two-word domain. Today it's a recognizable statement and a home for exposure to SA metal bands.

All I want is for someone to 'think' outside the box and give me an idea as to how much this domain might be worth to someone with a passion to start the best frikken' technology magazine! Why must people always be windgat on these forums and discourage epic ideas? (jokes) lol
 
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Oh you actually meant .co and not .co.za... In that case I would say R0 by itself. Other people will think it's a typo or something or wonder why you're using a columbian domain. I suspect any of the .co's snapped up are just big companies with the .com's preventing typosquatting.
 
rorz0r said:
Oh you actually meant .co and not .co.za... In that case I would say R0 by itself. Other people will think it's a typo or something or wonder why you're using a columbian domain. I suspect any of the .co's snapped up are just big companies with the .com's preventing typosquatting.
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/facepalm

You're kidding me right? Have you not been reading my posts? .co is not limited or classified as a purely Columbian domain anymore. It's a world-wide domain and let me re-quote:
As of July 20, 2010, any company, organization, or entrepreneur can use a .CO domain for their online branding needs. Some examples include Twitter (t.co), AngelList (Angel.co), ENTER (Enter.co), and Overstock (O.co).[4]
.CO domain names are available for registration globally through companies commonly referred to as accredited registrars, such as GoDaddy.com, Network Solutions, and eNom.
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Come on guys, surely you can think BIG?
 
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until somebody actually wants the domain name, it has 0 value. Get that into your head first and foremost. If I were to "think outside the box" I could imagine some sucker in the distant future paying R7,000 for it because he is going senile and knows no better. First you would need to find this sucker. When you do, maybe you can ascertain some kind of value he is prepared to assign to your totally generic name.

This is the extent of the conversation that can be had right now, so stop plugging away hoping to hear an answer that meets to your approval.

If I have 10 projects and deliver on 0, the benefit generated by my projects is? Yes, 0. The Value generated is? Yes! 0!

Currently, your domain is worth -R80 x (number of years you've had it). In real terms, that is "nothing". When you actually do something with that site, and get thousands and thousands of people hitting it constantly, then maybe, it will start to have a reasonably moderate value to certain people who are interested in capturing the market that your 'product' is attracting. You dont even have a product now though, just a silly name. I rest my case.
 
I just purchased www.schoolfind.co.za for R1000 from a user on this forum.
Main reason for the purchase was because of the number of hits it used to get.
We just started an online company and we will be looking to get our name out there. (By buying this site we can advertise on it and generate more traffic to our main site)
 
Dicebat said:
/facepalm

You're kidding me right? Have you not been reading my posts? .co is not limited or classified as a purely Columbian domain anymore. It's a world-wide domain and let me re-quote:

Come on guys, surely you can think BIG?
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I have seen your posts. .co is nothing special. All the stuff you've quoted is from guys trying to sell domains to guys like you ;)
There are lots of ex country domains that are now supposedly global. All it means really is that the country in question has presumably done a deal with the big registrars.

Are you going to educate everyone who sees the domain on how .co is now global and isn't a typo?
 
Markd said:
until somebody actually wants the domain name, it has 0 value. Get that into your head first and foremost. If I were to "think outside the box" I could imagine some sucker in the distant future paying R7,000 for it because he is going senile and knows no better. First you would need to find this sucker. When you do, maybe you can ascertain some kind of value he is prepared to assign to your totally generic name.

This is the extent of the conversation that can be had right now, so stop plugging away hoping to hear an answer that meets to your approval.

If I have 10 projects and deliver on 0, the benefit generated by my projects is? Yes, 0. The Value generated is? Yes! 0!

Currently, your domain is worth -R80 x (number of years you've had it). In real terms, that is "nothing". When you actually do something with that site, and get thousands and thousands of people hitting it constantly, then maybe, it will start to have a reasonably moderate value to certain people who are interested in capturing the market that your 'product' is attracting. You dont even have a product now though, just a silly name. I rest my case.
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Fair enough. I hear you. The value lies in the popularity and what the content has to offer (which shouldn't be a problem to generate, although it will take a while).

Well thanks for your input, Markd. I've put it up for auction anyway. So let's see what comes from that. Like I said, if I can't get rid of it, I'll keep it as I personally still feel that techmag.co is a great domain to have for any potential tech savvy review site. It may mean jack to you because you never came across its availability with the same mindset that I had at that time. :)
 
rorz0r said:
Are you going to educate everyone who sees the domain on how .co is now global and isn't a typo?
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Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to sell the domain to you. I'm just merely asking for a second opinion (which I now have more than enough of). I can't see that anyone would see it as a 'typo' especially if you see the domain printed somewhere on a billboard, in a newsletter, as a link or even as an email address.

So to answer your question: No. No education would be necessary as I'm not going to go around asking people if they want to buy my domain. It's rather a 'if you see it and you like it, then you may buy it' domain.
 
.co is NOT associated with Columbia only anymore. It is fast becoming a globally recognised sld. Instead of .co being associated with Columbia it is actually associated with "Company". I would hang on to it for a while at least. .co's are being purchased at an alarming rate and might just be the next .com http://www.cointernet.co/domain/many-uses
 
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