Best extension in terms of investment?

[Omni]

lol @ DomeBase

As a side note, I agree with safesys, the sample data is too biased.

 

[DomeBase]

Originally posted by Omni
lol @ DomeBase

As a side note, I agree with safesys, the sample data is too biased.

Ah... you mean that people who own domains with a certain extension are more likely to vote for that extension out of self-interest and bias the results?

 

[CrucialDom]

Originally posted by Omni
lol @ DomeBase

As a side note, I agree with safesys, the sample data is too biased.

Ah... you mean that people who are afraid that their .coms will be devalued if .info and .biz becomes a big success are more likely to vote for .com out of self-interest and bias the results?

CrucialDom

 

[Omni]

Nope I mean we lack end users' input (darn I'm doing first year stats in Uni now and it really isn't fun! )

 

[DomeBase]

Originally posted by CrucialDom


Ah... you mean that people who are afraid that their .coms will be devalued if .info and .biz becomes a big success are more likely to vote for .com out of self-interest and bias the results?

CrucialDom

 

[DomeBase]

Originally posted by Omni
Nope I mean we lack end users' input (darn I'm doing first year stats in Uni now and it really isn't fun! )

Hmmm... so appraisals from each other on DNForum are not worthwhile, but only those of the general public?

 

appraisals are based on what is occuring in the present, the poll is based on expectation/hope/crystal ball reading

 

[DomeBase]

Originally posted by safesys
appraisals are based on what is occuring in the present, the poll is based on expectation/hope/crystal ball reading

The present value of an asset is not based on expected future earnings from that asset?

 

There are lots more factors than just direct earnings from an asset that affects sales value - especially vanity sales (the bigger ticket stuff).

But taking just that single element, corporates know what they are getting with .com, they know its recognized and they know it carries prestige and good marketing roi (assuming its a good root term) - that's grounded in the here and now.

 

[DomeBase]

Originally posted by safesys
There are lots more factors than just direct earnings from an asset that affects sales value - especially vanity sales (the bigger ticket stuff).

But taking just that single element, corporates know what they are getting with .com, they know its recognized and they know it carries prestige and good marketing roi (assuming its a good root term) - that's grounded in the here and now.

For a single period, Return on Investment is generally calculated as ((ending value - starting value) / starting value) - 1.

For multiple periods, Return on Investment is generally defined as the discount rate that sets the Net Present Value of current and future cash flows equal to zero.

If any investor wishes to pay more for an asset than the sum of discounted future cash flows in consideration of "vanity" or any other reason, they can do so, but it will have a negative Net Present Value. For profit-maximization, valuation should be based on the sum of discounted future cash flows.... which has everything to do with expectations of the future (and the risk or safety thereof).

 

[DomeBase]

Originally posted by safesys
There are lots more factors than just direct earnings from an asset that affects sales value - especially vanity sales (the bigger ticket stuff).

But taking just that single element, corporates know what they are getting with .com, they know its recognized and they know it carries prestige and good marketing roi (assuming its a good root term) - that's grounded in the here and now.

well... guess I should get off my high horse and show a little respect to a moderator

I certainly agree that .com is a safer bet than the alternative extensions and provides alot more short-term reward for marketing dollars... you only have to market your second-level name, not overcome public inertia against the gTLD

live long... and prosper safesys

 

[DomeBase]

I looked at my stats for Physician.info today and saw that it received 250 unique visitors today! Looks like it was written up on the following newsletter...

http://www.llrx.com/buzz/buzz132.htm

This is just a small step, but hey, if more developed .INFOs begin to attract attention then the domainspace will blossom.