closed Multiple DNS Server names DNSServer1.org

[Rob Kennedy]

Hello,

I recently purchased the following domains to either use for DNS Servers or to sell at some point. They were all available for registration last week.

DNSServer1.org
DNSServer2.org
DNSServer3.org
DNSServer4.org
DNSServer5.org

What would you value these at if I were selling to a DNS hosting company?

Thanks,
Rob

 

[Biggie]

although usage intent is clear, i doubt a hosting co would need or want them, especially .org



as any term can be made into a server name

 

[amplify]

None are good and it was a waste of reg fees IMO. A DNS server can have multiple NS/MX/A/etc. entries than having specific domain names handle them.

I.E. ns1.dnsserver1.org, ns2.dnsserver1.org, ns3.dnsserver1.org, yada yada. Hosting companies generally stick with their brand as their DNS management. Take Host Gator for instance, they use NSXXX.HostGator.Com for their DNS/NS management.

 

[Rob Kennedy]

I know they would normally use various subdomains on one domain - but you don't need to. IMO its about being short and easy to remember.

 

[amplify]

So wouldn't a random variation of LLLL.com's be easier to remember even if it made no logical sense, just because it's shorter? Do a whois on Yahoo! and see how many nameservers they have nsX.yahoo.com.

There is no demand for these names as hosting companies get referrals by whois from time to time.

Sorry if you think my valuation of $0 for these is a little upsetting, but no hosting/dns management company would want them. They most likely would go after brandables or keep their current domain name.

Edit: about short and easy. I believe NS1.domainname1.org and NS2.domainname1.org are easier to remember for my nameservers than NS1.domainname1.org and NS1.domainname2.org

 

[Rob Kennedy]

David,

I do appreciate your valuation and your opinion. I disagree with it, but this is why I posted the thread in the first place - to get a feel for what people think. I know there will probably be a majority of people that share your opinion on using subdomains instead of related domains for name servers. I've always created subdomains of the main hosting company's name when making name servers.

Thanks again for your input.

 

[katherine]

While vanity domains are often used for name servers, I don't think anybody is going to pay a lot of money for such domains - they won't be branded heavily after all. They only exist for infrastructure purposes. So they don't have to be premium.
Many are simply in the form of [registrar]dns.com or ns1,2,3,...[registrar].com.

Note that this is my observation of what hosting providers are actually doing today, not just an opinion. I actually registered a couple domains for DNS management strictly and I can tell you I didn't pay much more than regfee.
Nameserver.com would be cool to own - then you could set up the hosts ns1,2,3,4....etc. But your domains are a far cry from Nameserver.com. Good luck

 

[Biggie]

I think the point you're missing is,

the value your name would have, to whom you propose to offer it to -

versus the other alternative names they could use for same purpose, that would be just as memorable or applicable.

 

[Rob Kennedy]

So - if you find the right buyer, let me know

I might end up using them for the hosting company I work for. I saw they were available and thought they'd be cool to use one day. Figured i'd ask what you guys thought they'd be worth to the right buyer and got some great answers.