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What to do to my generic domain name?

by RichMarketer
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Hello experts

I have a generic domain name, softwar(dot)es (can read "softwares").

It is one of domain hack just like google with goo.gl, youtube with youtu.be, delicious.com with del.icio.us, apple's iTunes with itun.es, Yahoo's blo.gs, bitly.com with bit.ly, and others like t.ag (which domain sold for $60k), cr.yp.to, e.xplo.it, list go on and on..

I know it is not great as software.com but I am looking for ways to brand the domain softwar(dot)es to increase the value.

Looking for ideas from fellow warriors. Would like to get some inputs on what to do.

I am thinking of either to create a forum related to softwares, or create a software directory or install a great customized software to the domain name.

Any idea?

Thanks.

RichMarketer
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  • Profile picture of the author DNChamp
    .es domains dont sell often but they do sell. This should be listed at the usual places like Sedo & Afternic.....You could as well build it out as a software directory for different types (education, music, business) and have affiliate links to each type of software
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    • Profile picture of the author RichMarketer
      Originally Posted by DNChamp View Post

      .es domains dont sell often but they do sell. This should be listed at the usual places like Sedo & Afternic.....You could as well build it out as a software directory for different types (education, music, business) and have affiliate links to each type of software
      Thanks, that's a good idea.

      Maybe I can also get some warriors with softwares WSO to advertise in the directory
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      • Profile picture of the author Dan C. Rinnert
        One problem you are going to have is that software doesn't have a plural form, so "softwares" isn't actually a real word. So, the only value it might have is akin to a typo domain, but being split--softwar.es--as it is, it's not likely to have much value as a typo domain.

        You may be able to build a software directory or some site related to software as you've mentioned, but upfront you may have a credibility issue since your domain will be technically incorrect.
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        • Profile picture of the author fluffythewondercat
          Originally Posted by Dan C. Rinnert View Post

          One problem you are going to have is that software doesn't have a plural form, so "softwares" isn't actually a real word.
          Billions of Chinese who routinely use words such as "furnitures" when they attempt English would probably disagree with you.

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          • Profile picture of the author RichMarketer
            Originally Posted by Dan C. Rinnert View Post

            One problem you are going to have is that software doesn't have a plural form, so "softwares" isn't actually a real word. So, the only value it might have is akin to a typo domain, but being split--softwar.es--as it is, it's not likely to have much value as a typo domain.

            You may be able to build a software directory or some site related to software as you've mentioned, but upfront you may have a credibility issue since your domain will be technically incorrect.
            I thought about that too, but if you did a quick search on google, there are almost 100Million search results with "softwares" in their domain names, titles, contents, etc.

            To name a few: kcsoftwares.com, vcsoftwares.com, sun-softwares.com, gassoftwares.com which have decent number of visitors per month.

            There are also many adword advertisors competing with the keyword "softwares".

            Checking with google adwords tool, there are over 40k exact searches per month for "softwares" with more than $1 CPC.

            Another note, Estibot values softwares.com $864k.

            Originally Posted by fluffythewondercat View Post

            Billions of Chinese who routinely use words such as "furnitures" when they attempt English would probably disagree with you.

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            I agree with you. In addition to that, it is easily to remember and brandable. Also even shorter than software.com

            Maybe I can approach software.com owner?
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            • Profile picture of the author RichMarketer
              Originally Posted by Dan C. Rinnert View Post

              One problem you are going to have is that software doesn't have a plural form, so "softwares" isn't actually a real word. So, the only value it might have is akin to a typo domain, but being split--softwar.es--as it is, it's not likely to have much value as a typo domain.

              You may be able to build a software directory or some site related to software as you've mentioned, but upfront you may have a credibility issue since your domain will be technically incorrect.
              Originally Posted by brucerby View Post

              Personally, I like that idea...it gives it a chance to have more value and maybe get a decent price if you want to sell it. Absent that, I doubt it's worth much.
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              Originally Posted by FlipFlop View Post

              It's quite memorable though, until you decide what you are doing you should start doing SOMETHING so it can at least start getting backlinks and so on.

              I can recommend a few hands off solutions if that's what you are looking for or you can post to the site daily yourself to promote it with fresh content.
              Yes, I need to take action immediately At the moment I am considering either software related forum or software directory.

              But is there anyway I can get other people to contribute to the content instead of me myself have to 'write' the contents
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  • Profile picture of the author Bruce NewMedia
    Originally Posted by DNChamp View Post

    .es domains dont sell often but they do sell. This should be listed at the usual places like Sedo & Afternic.....You could as well build it out as a software directory for different types (education, music, business) and have affiliate links to each type of software
    Personally, I like that idea...it gives it a chance to have more value and maybe get a decent price if you want to sell it. Absent that, I doubt it's worth much.
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  • Profile picture of the author Ben Dixon
    It's quite memorable though, until you decide what you are doing you should start doing SOMETHING so it can at least start getting backlinks and so on.

    I can recommend a few hands off solutions if that's what you are looking for or you can post to the site daily yourself to promote it with fresh content.
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