I was talking with a friend (who isn’t in the domain business) about domain domain names, and he asked me what domain names I wish I owned and what domain names I did own that were my favorites. It wasn’t a long discussion and I gave a few off the cuff answers, but it got me thinking.
Since having the conversation a few days ago, I’ve been thinking about what domain names I wish I owned so I could develop them, and I thought I would share the list on my blog. Β I would love to hear about the names you’d love to own.
Favorite Ten Domain Names I Would Love to Own to Develop:
- Vacation.com
- Tennis.com
- Autographs.com
- TelAviv.com
- Ski.com
- Paris.com
- WindowTreatments.com
- Wine.com
- Books.com
- Coffee.com
Favorite 10 Domain Names I’ve Ever Owned or Currently Own (not considering purchase or sale price)
- Torah.com
- FrenchRiviera.com
- Customs.com
- DebtCollectors.com
- 887.com
- DogWalker.com
- Arrangements.com
- Devices.com
- Burbank.com
- FlightDelays.com
WindowTreatments.com seems a little random. Why that choice?
@ Aaron
True… my Dad is in that business, as was my Grandfather and Great Grandfather. I worked with my Dad in high school and sometimes in college on breaks. I knew the business pretty well.
That’s interesting, and the choice then makes a lot of sense.
Did you try to acquire it? π
http://www.sedo.com/search/details.php4?language=us&domain=windowtreatments.com
I’ve had an odd obsession with Carpet.com for several years.. would love to own it..
that, and Highlands.com and Seattle.com, cause I love those two cities.. (highlands is in nc)
-peter
Nice list. Most of the names would be a lifetime worth of work to develop and manage… a lifetime well spent I imagine.
My dream domains would be generic future tech / web keywords. I actually started to write a list, but having looked it over, some of the domains may be attainable in my lifetime. I will keep them to myself for now π
I’d also love a premium city.com
Elliot,
Your list was cool. I like Paris.com the most. If I can own 10 domain names, I would want:
scripts.com
travel.com
movies.com
Games.com
Art.com
museums.com
Videogames.com
writing.com
food.com
cooking.com
Elliot,
While thinking about the top 10 domains, I noticed that you can determine what interests people through their domain wants. There is one domain I really want right now, but I can’t make an offer yet. The owner hasn’t used the domain to its fullest potential.
Because of targeting only one area, they kept the domain from increasing in value. Using estibot or valuate, it is worth around $7500. I have many domains that also appraise for that amount and above. The monthly search results are slightly above 1,000. What is like about the domain is its name and market potential.
What would be a fair deal to offer this owner on Sedo? I don’t want to offer something too little, but don’t want to offer too much. I don’t feel this domain is popular yet. I have plans to turn it into something major. Thanks.
the favorite domain I ever owned was Deleted.com
My favorite I now own is Deceivers.com
Do you still own deleted.com?
Deceivers seem like a downgrade…
hi
blog theme is interesting and good. my top domains
nature.com
bio.com
yoga.com
books.com
travel.com
flights.com
tour.com
internet.com
computer.com
city.com
thanks
Elliot… I really like your books.com
My favorites wish list are:
receipes.com
pc games.com
travel.com
bidbuy.com
house.com
news.com
canada.com
smart.com
ideas.com
wow.com
my2cents.com
Currently owned, unfreakingreal.com (10 names, all spellings, all .com)
I’m with you on ski.com although that is being used to full potential already. skiing.com on the other hand is just begging for the right person to develop. Out of interest, what value would yo put on skiing.com?
Not sure about you -but I think skiing is a better keyword as most people, or at least I do type in skiing instead of ski when looking for products.
I would put it pretty close to ski myself, but the appraisal bots say other wise.
I would want:
Sex.com
Finance.com
Credit.com
Insurance.com
Casino.com
Poker.com
Loan.com
Bank.com
Money.com
Porn.com
It looks like Customs.com is a previously owned domain. Funny thing is, it must of been purchased by a super domainer as it has the pop up advertising GoodNews.com. THis was covered on another blog yesterday about GoodNews.com getting plugged on a lot of parked domains.
I think that was a good sell. Hopefully you got a good price from the super domainer.
I can;t think of a super profitable idea that would be worth while for that domain or development doesn’t seem FUN to me.
Most everyones top 10 domains are taken and developed for Maximum Profit and if ever sold it would have to be a bankruptcy or a See No Profit in your lifetime type of Deal. LOL
A lot are owned by corporations.
TENNIS.COM is my Absolute favorite domain.
Do you have any idea how much people spend on Tennis?
The pros alone with all the sponsors make millions per tourny.
This one has Super Potential.
Where was In June ’96?
Time to go get Tenis.com or Teenis.com…hhahah
My top ten names — assuming a PowerBall win is in my future:
1) insurance.com (need one for sure name),
2) options.com,
3) hotels.com,
4) coffee.com (I’m a big coffee drinker!),
5) books.com,
6) luck.com,
7) mlm.com,
8) car.com,
9) mozambique.com
10) montana.com
Insurance is mandatory so I know if I was wrong on 1-9, I’m still alright. π Todd
Great post Elliot…always one of the more interesting topics!
My top 10 most wanted:
Eat.com
Fly.com
Fishing.com
Drive.com
Sunglasses.com
Watches.com
Dogs.com
TV.com
On.com
Bamboo.com
#11 – Google.com
Espresso.com <== the same in many languages!
Web.com <== ditto
AspusiniMountains.com <== I own it
SkiAustrianAlps.com <== own it.
SeawardPeep.com <== own it; partially developed.
That's it!
Fun thread π
Mine would be… (in no particular order)
Electronics.com
Forex.com
Jewelry.com
Loans.com
Mortgage.com
Yachts.com
Auto.com
RealEstate.com
Homes.com
Jesus.com
Ah.. Fishing.com and Tennis.com — nice.
Roy
Here is my top 10 list of domains I covet for development:
God.com
ΧΧΧΧ.com (Hebrew: God)
δΈεΈ.com (Chinese: God)
Love.com
Prayer.com
Law.com
America.com
Politics.com
Music.com
Antique.com
Not as if I could do justice to some of these wrt development, but I would love to try. Developing in areas of personal interest is frequently a labor of love.
Elliot, I want a do-over!
I love Andrew’s dogs.com, fishing.com.
Andrew those are two great, fun names.
Top 10 3D Domain wish list.
3DTV.com
3DPorn.com
3DPhone.com
3DPlayer.com
3DMovies.com
3DWebSites.com
3DShopping.com
3DPictures.com
3DLaptop.com
3DGlasses.com
3DxXx.com
Elliot, you seem to have forgotten that I slipped you that $20 bill so that you’d mention Student.com as one of your faves. π
I would love to music.com
My favorite that i own include:
Godisblack.com
loosepics.com
nobacksies.com
loosebroads.com
antitheistic.com
meloveyou.com
overseasoutsource.com
nextbigtheory.com
nonpartisanmedia.com
and for when marijuana is legal: bowlpack.com
HeadMed – I like BowlPack.com
How much you asking for that?
Email me.
My fororite news website is worldpronews.com
business:
businessmegapolis.com
Small business:
gigton.com
Whats a fororite?
My Top 10
1. VR.com
2. Food.com
3. Shop.com
4. Travel.com
5. Jesus.com
6. Game.com
7. Jobs.com
8. Computer.com
9. Tech.com
10. Domains.com
i love
usatoday.com
britishtoday.com
I own and looking for new owner for
Toured.com
Subordinated.com
Jobdo.com
Sisal.co
Metalmarkets.com
SalonFranchise.com