Comments on: WHAT DOMAINERS WANT – ADD YOURS

By: Chirag

Chirag — Fri, 28 May 2010 11:37:53 +0000

These are but a few of the most requested “wants” I hear. If you have any to add, now’s your chance. If you identify yourself, I will allow a linkback to your website in your comment.

XXXXXX Stephen Douglas Responds:

HI Chirag,

Nice call on asking your respondents to “identify themselves”. This give your blog/website more credibility when you have solid names from people who know what they’re talking about, and if they don’t, at least want to reach that threshold by identifying themselves for future reference. Good move.

By: whoknows

whoknows — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 20:06:23 +0000

If you want more focus on the “average” domainers, I have an idea that can be used for this. I can put it together in a couple of days and invite domainers to join. I will get it done this week and leave you know by email.

XXXXXX Stephen Douglas Responds:

Bro, why don’t you just identify yourself? I am posting your comment as an example of “IF YOU DON’T ID YOURSELF, THEN YOU’RE NOT WORTH LISTENING TO.”

So don’t bother writing back here unless you stand up like a man/woman of respect, and let us know who you are. Fair enough, yes?

By: admin

admin — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 03:50:28 +0000

@Rashid,

Which domains are you talking about that “suck”? Keyholders? Bin of $999 is laughable to you? I don’t even know the owner, but I did a quick review of the “rev” potential of this very common english name “Key Holders” – Google results in quotes 304,000 pages with 11 adsense ads on the results. “Keyholders” as one word, Google results 105,000 pages with 8 adsense ads. I think you better break out your wallet, Rashid, and pick up that domain for only $999. That’s a build out for an easy product to sell CPA’s through, or even dropship fulfillments.

Additionally, did you really use a “multiple” as your only factor for determining the value of a domain? Listen closely, I think 2007 domaining strategy wants you to come back.

By: Rashid Mahmood

Rashid Mahmood — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 03:34:53 +0000

“Most of these domains suck unless you are and enduser with a viable biz idea. These prices are 150 years Rev.
thank god their are still alot of suckers out there. Keyholders.com was listed on Sedo during the auction with a bin of $999. LOL

By: admin

admin — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 03:18:20 +0000

Very nice list of suggestions, Missy D. I don’t see why most of your ideas cannot be implemented within a year or two. Here’s the secret… get the business sector actively engaged and interested in investing in domains as end users. Those changes you speak of will occur faster than a bee heading to a daisy patch. heh

By: admin

admin — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 03:15:45 +0000

@ D-Rose

Thanks, and I agree that this is the cheapest business model to turn a profit if you know what domains to buy, so what’s a measly 7% rise in costs for something under $10? It wouldn’t be an issue, in truth, if a lot of domainers with 1000+ domains weren’t “hedging” on the names they’re not sure have value, in one way or another. You know as well, if those domains aren’t monetized, it’s headscratching time every year at renewal. Hey, why am I explaining stuff you already know, wildman! LOL. Thanks bro

By: David Rosenbaum

David Rosenbaum — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 23:33:26 +0000

Nice post. My only comment is that VRSN has had the right to raise reg fees by 7% annually since 1994 but only started to do so over the last 2 years. Not such a bad deal for domainers when you think about it.