Domain Industry in a slide - Think Again!

[Adam Dicker]

MAP Research's results show that by the end of 2008, the overall industry will have a market value of $3.6 billion (all figures in $US), forecast to increase to $5.3 billion by 2011.

http://www.marketwatch.com/news/stor...%7D&dist=msr_1

Key points from the MAP Research Global Domain Industry Report

* Registered domains total 185 million, a growth of 20.8% over
2008, expected to reach nearly 297 million by 2011.

* Overall size of the industry is $3.6 billion (all figures in
$US), expected to reach $5.3 billion by 2011.

* The generic top level domain (gGTLD) market has grown 15.1%
over 2008 to a value of $1.83 billion.

* Domain registrars are diversifying into value added services
such as web Hosting and domain management.

* Country code top level domains (ccTLDs) will grow by 21% to
a value of $1.81 billion in 2008, driven largely by stronger
demand in the BRIC nations and Eastern Europe.

* MAP Research forecasts stronger demand in BRIC nations
following increasing internet penetration rate, growing
economies and also increasing online advertising market.

* Go Daddy is ranked number one in the world, with a market
share of 27.9% in the gTLD market.

-=DCG=-

[godolphin]

I agree with this report. Thanks for sharing.

[Yusio]

I still say it's in a slide. They can throw whatever kind of figures they want at us...

[draggar]

I still say it's in a slide. They can throw whatever kind of figures they want at us...

I think this is partially right. I think overall it is going to grow but people are going to be picky about what domains they acquire / register.

[vbruno]

I come from real economy, from a manufacturing company and I really think Internet and domains are the only way to growth and prosperity.
That report is 100% right, domain value is maybe just a little sliding while the real economy is totally taken down to zero so this is the difference.
When financial meltdown will be over, all the Internet pioneers and domain owners
will have a privileged position.
Just wait, wait until the storm is over!

[DomainMagnate]

How does this spread between registrations+renewals and aftermarket sales?

[stock_post]

Hope these guys will bring some more security to the domain ownership so, scammers and thiefs don't get to them.

[Rubber Duck]

When the shake out comes, GoDaddy is going to be the biggest casualty.

Whilst there is significant global growth, GoDaddy is focused on the US market where most of the pain will be and it core clientèle are not the most sophisticated. But above all it will lose most because it has the most to lose.

[500,000]

Love Wins

[Rubber Duck]

I come from real economy, from a manufacturing company and I really think Internet and domains are the only way to growth and prosperity.
That report is 100% right, domain value is maybe just a little sliding while the real economy is totally taken down to zero so this is the difference.
When financial meltdown will be over, all the Internet pioneers and domain owners
will have a privileged position.
Just wait, wait until the storm is over!

Much depends on where it strikes, how severe it is and who is left in charge.

By the time this recession has run its course the US will just about have lost its Super-Power status.

Market focus will be strongly shifting elsewhere.

[reclad]

I still say it's in a slide. They can throw whatever kind of figures they want at us...

Temporary correction would be a closer analogy to the stock market.

If you've watched any long term bull run, there's plenty of dips along the way.
Indeed, many an investor has lost money bigtime by panic selling in a dip,
at a loss, only to see the market power ahead further down the track.

No long term bull run can be considered healthy unless there are numerous
corrections. It's expected if the fundamentals are sound, and I defy anyone
to state that the long term future of the online economy is not assured.

And that means domains.

[Rubber Duck]

Temporary correction would be a closer analogy to the stock market.

If you've watched any long term bull run, there's plenty of dips along the way.
Indeed, many an investor has lost money bigtime by panic selling in a dip,
at a loss, only to see the market power ahead further down the track.

No long term bull run can be considered healthy unless there are numerous
corrections. It's expected if the fundamentals are sound, and I defy anyone
to state that the long term future of the online economy is not assured.

And that means domains.

Only if you are talking quality.

[reclad]

Only if you are talking quality.

Of course you're not referring to affiliate marketing domains are you ?
People making fortunes with crap domains is de rigueur there.

[Compassion]

I wonder how many industries (what percentage) anticipate growth between now and 2011 2012...?

[500,000]

Love Wins

[anatoly]

This may be a tiny bubble bursting in the overall global economic crash.

[Seraphim]

Morning folks!!

As I was sitting out on the balcony of my French villa smoking a seven thousand dollar cigar, I thought to myself "domaining just rocks". Aside from that the world as we know it is about to end, and as I've been saying for years, 2008 is about to bring us closer to 2009. What's going to happen in 2009 you're all asking? Well, first off domaining is going ROCK for yet another solid year for anyone with a strong .com portfolio, unfortunately however if your domains sucked in 2008, it's likely they're going to REALLY suck in 2009. Another thing to keep an eye out for is around April / May of the coming year, evolution is finally going reverse course, again as I've been predicting for years. You're not going to notice this at first, but by mid July you're going to find yourself naked midway up a tree in your backyard, thinking to yourself "what the fucck am I doing". As soon as that harsh reality hits you smack dab right in the middle of the forehead, you're also going to have another thought cross your mind, "are my parking partners taking advantage of me".

Happy Holidays!

[anatoly]

Morning folks!!

As I was sitting out on the balcony of my French villa smoking a seven thousand dollar cigar, I thought to myself "domaining just rocks". Aside from that the world as we know it is about to end, and as I've been saying for years, 2008 is about to bring us closer to 2009. What's going to happen in 2009 you're all asking? Well, first off domaining is going ROCK for yet another solid year for anyone with a strong .com portfolio, unfortunately however if your domains sucked in 2008, it's likely they're going to REALLY suck in 2009. Another thing to keep an eye out for is around April / May of the coming year, evolution is finally going reverse course, again as I've been predicting for years. You're not going to notice this at first, but by mid July you're going to find yourself naked midway up a tree in your backyard, thinking to yourself "what the fucck am I doing". As soon as that harsh reality hits you smack dab right in the middle of the forehead, you're also going to have another thought cross your mind, "are my parking partners taking advantage of me".

Happy Holidays!

thats the funniest thing i've read today !

[rianvisser]

I agree, no matter the stats, the industry is in a slide and is being affected by the global economic meltdown.

[tekz999]

5 numbers numerics .com will be the next gold rush.