Why Digg.com dropped Digg.org?

[petrosc]

I actually use Google - make search for a word and google gives suggestion and search for digg no suggestion given, therefore this word got into dictionary

Google doesnt make suggestions based on dictionary, but makes suggestions based on popularity of search.. and the 4 letter combination DIGG is being searched frequently so Google does not think that you made a mistake when you typed it.

 

[David G]

The dot-org domain goes nicely with the category and its use and I imagine had built-in traffic.

They let it expire because just like many other large webfirms they likely have incompetant employees and management and poorly run operations.

 

[owntag]

Auction ended @ $826

 

[Ownager]

Auction ended @ $826

is it worth that? How much would you say it's worth?

 

[owntag]

is it worth that? How much would you say it's worth?

Without Digg.com, it worths nothing.

 

[BostonDomainer]

I don't see Digg lasting very long. Look at the articles that makes front page currently "Men without hats- The Safety dance". Digg.org might have been valuable if Digg was known for grassroots ideals or donations. Digg may get traffic but I would not call it quality. IMO its only a matter of time. Digg.org will be a cherished relic in domain lores to thrill the kids in so many years.

 

[petrosc]

Auction ended @ $826

lol

 

[Azi A]

I think Kevin Rose caresless about the org version, he made enough past few years with .com.. I donno how much more he can get with the org version I doubt it will make much of a difference.. but i wouldnt mind having it..

 

[petrosc]

he must be loosing a shitload of traffic just for not having the .org version

 

[EG.domains]

he must be loosing a shitload of traffic just for not having the .org version

Agreed.

Average 1,376 US visitors monthly according to Compete :
http://siteanalytics.compete.com/digg.org/?metric=uv


Alexa Rank 950,493 :
http://www.alexa.com/data/details/traffic_details/digg.org


Digg.org now redirects to YouShare (Free File Hosting)

 

[allanh]

I wonder why anyone would intuitively type-in a .org ?

 

[BostonDomainer]

I wonder why anyone would intuitively type-in a .org ?

Not a soul would have given a crap if the .com wasn't developed. Not that it will last any ways. in my opinion... a bad buy at $826 less it can be monetized in the interim before the fall of its brethren. Oh... compete and alexa are not the say all in traffic stats for those posting them here. Both useless in trend forecasting.