what not to do if you sign up/start to be involved in domaining

liquidcherry · 05-29-2008, 07:49 PM

Hi everybody,

I feel like with NP going much more viral, having more and more signups everyday because of more exposure, it is time to give a very crucial advice to newbies what they should avoid doing, what is a big NO NO as newbie....

#1:

Don't register domain names what are names of big companies....even they drop, even they are available or they are in other tld's or typos of it...you are asking for big problems...

Waiting for your contribs fellas.....

Cheers,

Frank

P.S: if there is a similar thread, Mods please merge it :-)

coreyg · 05-29-2008, 07:53 PM

excellent advice Frank

My piece of cheap advise to newbies (particularly when you come into the Chat Room)is

Ask permission to PM
Use your manners
Follow the rules

Cheers

HappyBunny · 05-29-2008, 08:33 PM

Buy domains based on their commercial value.

Do not buy something just because "they sound cute" or something like that.

Unfortunately I myself cannot fully follow this advice...
Some names are too tempting to reg, even though they have no commercial value -.-

raredn.com · 05-29-2008, 08:34 PM

Sure liquidcherry

Company domain names like Toyota, Google etc are a big trap for newbies

Incorporating company names into their domains, like toyota2009.com googleonline.com

People who are new to domaining, never ever register names like this, they are not worth thousands of dollars as you might think, it is only asking for a lawsuit against you. Plus it looks noobish to experienced domainers and lowers your cred to that of a joke. The only people who will buy names like this are other newbies to the domain industry

**Spade** · 05-29-2008, 09:13 PM

Dont go blowing your savings or retirement so quickly. Take the time to learn the industry with patience and an open mind.

Too many domainers come into the game, thinking their investments are going to be winners within days. You need to learn the market before you can take advantage of it.

Justin

**-REECE-** · 05-29-2008, 10:47 PM

Don't buy domains you realistically can't afford.

weblord · 05-29-2008, 10:52 PM

Lurk and become active in namepros, be patient soon you will get sales.

**mellowmasher** · 05-29-2008, 11:05 PM

Make sure your name is the correct spelling.

Make sure you take advantage of any promotion codes.

Try to fit names with the most suitable extention

Always make sure Numbers and Letters are True i.e 0 or o

Before you buy a name ask yourself. Why am I buying this and what am I planning to do with it

Never pay for an appraisal

Only have names on auto-renew if you want to renew

Before buying, make sure there are no hidden fees.

Check expiry dates of any names before you buy

Never use Paypal for transactions if unsure of the buyer.

Research any buyer before you sell.

Read, read and read more, you never stop learning

Most of all HAVE FUN

seven · 05-29-2008, 11:17 PM

try to limit the number of registrars you have

**-REECE-** · 05-29-2008, 11:28 PM

Great post!!

Bolded my favorites -- there are lots of them

Quote:

Originally Posted by mellowmasher

Make sure your name is the correct spelling.

Make sure you take advantage of any promotion codes.

Try to fit names with the most suitable extention

Always make sure Numbers and Letters are True i.e 0 or o

Before you buy a name ask yourself. Why am I buying this and what am I planning to do with it

Never pay for an appraisal

Only have names on auto-renew if you want to renew

Before buying, make sure there are no hidden fees.

Check expiry dates of any names before you buy

Never use Paypal for transactions if unsure of the buyer.

Research any buyer before you sell.

Read, read and read more, you never stop learning

Most of all HAVE FUN

Michael · 05-30-2008, 12:12 AM

Not only should you not pay for an appraisal, you should ignore every appraisal you ever see unless it was from the NP Appraisal section.

~ The 34 Year Buzz!! · 05-30-2008, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mellowmasher

Make sure your name is the correct spelling.

Make sure you take advantage of any promotion codes.

Try to fit names with the most suitable extention

Always make sure Numbers and Letters are True i.e 0 or o

Before you buy a name ask yourself. Why am I buying this and what am I planning to do with it

Never pay for an appraisal

Only have names on auto-renew if you want to renew

Before buying, make sure there are no hidden fees.

Check expiry dates of any names before you buy

Never use Paypal for transactions if unsure of the buyer.

Research any buyer before you sell.

Read, read and read more, you never stop learning

Most of all HAVE FUN

Great job

liquidcherry · 05-30-2008, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DomainRaiders.com

Not only should you not pay for an appraisal, you should ignore every appraisal you ever see unless it was from the NP Appraisal section.

very good advice about the appraisal.....

Besides that...all your replies guys,gurrls are very good, keep them coming so that newbies have some guidance....everyone started one day....:-)

Cheers

Frank

**-REECE-** · 05-30-2008, 12:33 AM

If you hear the word DotASIA, run away as fast as your newbie legs will let you

raredn.com · 05-30-2008, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reece

If you hear the word DotASIA, run away as fast as your newbie legs will let you

newbie legs, funny analogy!

liquidcherry · 05-30-2008, 12:41 AM

www.newbielegs.com is available........LOL

Just keep it in the topic, would you, BQB REECE? :-)

Cheers

Frank

nicedomains · 05-30-2008, 12:45 AM

newbie legs.. LMFAO!

Follow Mellows advice, it is well thought out

**-Nick-** · 05-30-2008, 12:47 AM

If possible then hand reg domain names with somedays gaps in between.

So that next year you won't have a heart attack when renewing them

Also prior to registration don't ask people you don't know, that is it a good name? Or you might lose that name and someone else will register it.

**-REECE-** · 05-30-2008, 12:48 AM

That gives me something new to suggest:

If you're a newbie, don't reg anything that's available. There's a 99% chance you're too uneducated to register anything worthy of being resold.

My apologies in advance for this harsh wording that precedes and follows but the point needs to get across because newbies like to think they're better, faster, smarter, more original/creative/unique than the 6 Billion other people out there.

You my friend Mr. Newbie, are not. Take Mellowmasher's advice, read, read, and read. Just when you think you're ready to reg a name, forget that thought and read some more

Quote:

Originally Posted by liquidcherry

www.newbielegs.com is available........LOL

Just keep it in the topic, would you, BQB REECE? :-)

Cheers

Frank

**-Nick-** · 05-30-2008, 12:50 AM

One more is don't go to lousy registrars just to save a penny or two.

It will cost lots of headache later on. So it is not worth it.

**Cyberian** · 05-30-2008, 12:51 AM

Read this:
http://www.namepros.com/domain-name-...3-earning.html

raredn.com · 05-30-2008, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reece

My apologies in advance for this harsh wording that precedes and follows but the point needs to get across because newbies like to think they're better, faster, smarter, more original/creative/unique than the 6 Billion other people out there.

You my friend Mr. Newbie, are not. Take Mellowmasher's advice, read, read, and read. Just when you think you're ready to reg a name, forget that thought and read some more

LOL

You are on fire today Reece!

liquidcherry · 05-30-2008, 12:59 AM

thx cyb, great article..i just think when a "newbie" signs up he should be redirected/gets this in the first place, they need to be educated....that's why i created this thread :-)

Cheers

frank

**-REECE-** · 05-30-2008, 01:28 AM

Another great read located here: http://www.namepros.com/domain-name-...some-tips.html

Quote:

Originally Posted by liquidcherry

thx cyb, great article..i just think when a "newbie" signs up he should be redirected/gets this in the first place, they need to be educated....that's why i created this thread :-)

Cheers

frank

Time for another suggestion: Newbies, COM is your GOD. To abandon King COM is to abandon YOUR GOD. (no offense to atheists and agnostics intended!)

Seriously newbies, you abandon COM at your own peril. Don't even think for a second you have the knowledge or experience to invest intelligently in a speculative extension -- because you don't. And 6 months from now you'll be the first one crying foul if you disregard this advice.

**-Nick-** · 05-30-2008, 01:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reece

Time for another suggestion: Newbies, COM is your GOD. To abandon King COM is to abandon YOUR GOD. (no offense to atheists and agnostics intended!)

100% True

05-29-2008, 07:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
liquidcherry Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: in my dreams Posts: 1,730 896.45 NP$ (Donate)	what not to do if you sign up/start to be involved in domaining Hi everybody, I feel like with NP going much more viral, having more and more signups everyday because of more exposure, it is time to give a very crucial advice to newbies what they should avoid doing, what is a big NO NO as newbie.... #1: Don't register domain names what are names of big companies....even they drop, even they are available or they are in other tld's or typos of it...you are asking for big problems... Waiting for your contribs fellas..... Cheers, Frank P.S: if there is a similar thread, Mods please merge it :-) __________________ Credit\|Entertainment\|Get married?\|Free Directory \| ATLCASINO

05-29-2008, 07:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
coreyg Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,827 173.84 NP$ (Donate)	excellent advice Frank My piece of cheap advise to newbies (particularly when you come into the Chat Room)is Ask permission to PM Use your manners Follow the rules Cheers __________________ Daily Domain Blog∙☻WebsiteCheck∙☻ Los Angeles DWI Lawyer Virus Pandemic ☻ PageRank Checker Tool ☻∙Names For Sale Free Domain Valuation \| Premium Availables ☻∙FMOZ.net Web Directory ☻∙

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HappyBunny NamePros Regular Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 384 5.50 NP$ (Donate)	Buy domains based on their commercial value. Do not buy something just because "they sound cute" or something like that. Unfortunately I myself cannot fully follow this advice... Some names are too tempting to reg, even though they have no commercial value -.- __________________ --- PM me to buy : Spam.bz Mail.mu Site.nu Blog.cx

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Spade NameBio.com Founder Team Leader Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 7,410 12,579.82 NP$ (Donate)	Dont go blowing your savings or retirement so quickly. Take the time to learn the industry with patience and an open mind. Too many domainers come into the game, thinking their investments are going to be winners within days. You need to learn the market before you can take advantage of it. Justin __________________ Read my Blog! NameBio.com - Search The Domain Sales Index Buying LLLL.com's ending in "CA"

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raredn.com Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 1,290 0.00 NP$ (Donate)	Sure liquidcherry Company domain names like Toyota, Google etc are a big trap for newbies Incorporating company names into their domains, like toyota2009.com googleonline.com People who are new to domaining, never ever register names like this, they are not worth thousands of dollars as you might think, it is only asking for a lawsuit against you. Plus it looks noobish to experienced domainers and lowers your cred to that of a joke. The only people who will buy names like this are other newbies to the domain industry

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weblord NamePros Legend Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Philippines - www.Nabaza.com Posts: 19,840 21,700.43 NP$ (Donate)	Lurk and become active in namepros, be patient soon you will get sales.

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mellowmasher mellowmasher.com Forum Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: UK Posts: 12,359 865.03 NP$ (Donate)	Make sure your name is the correct spelling. Make sure you take advantage of any promotion codes. Try to fit names with the most suitable extention Always make sure Numbers and Letters are True i.e 0 or o Before you buy a name ask yourself. Why am I buying this and what am I planning to do with it Never pay for an appraisal Only have names on auto-renew if you want to renew Before buying, make sure there are no hidden fees. Check expiry dates of any names before you buy Never use Paypal for transactions if unsure of the buyer. Research any buyer before you sell. Read, read and read more, you never stop learning Most of all HAVE FUN __________________ Hot New NP Live Auctions! I RECOMMEND HIVE DESIGNS FOR HIGH QUALITY WEB DESIGNS Mellowmasher.com Last edited by mellowmasher; 05-29-2008 at 11:13 PM.

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Michael DNMedia.com Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,808 1,499.50 NP$ (Donate)	Not only should you not pay for an appraisal, you should ignore every appraisal you ever see unless it was from the NP Appraisal section. __________________ MiniSites.com - Shift Your Domains Out of Park! PushToAuction.com - List domains you would like to push to auction at Sedo! DN Media Corporation \| Friend Me on Facebook \| Follow Me on Twitter

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-REECE- www.LLLL.com Forum Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 8,791 0.36 NP$ (Donate)	If you hear the word DotASIA, run away as fast as your newbie legs will let you __________________ Buy 200 for $0.75 Per www.LLLL.com

05-30-2008, 12:41 AM	#16 (permalink)
liquidcherry Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: in my dreams Posts: 1,730 896.45 NP$ (Donate)	www.newbielegs.com is available........LOL Just keep it in the topic, would you, BQB REECE? :-) Cheers Frank __________________ Credit\|Entertainment\|Get married?\|Free Directory \| ATLCASINO

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nicedomains Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,631 473.00 NP$ (Donate)	newbie legs.. LMFAO! Follow Mellows advice, it is well thought out __________________ NameTalent.com \| NameTalent.Blog TTU.biz - Auction Starting at $1

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-Nick- I'll do it Technical Services Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: India Posts: 6,434 5,169.80 NP$ (Donate)	If possible then hand reg domain names with somedays gaps in between. So that next year you won't have a heart attack when renewing them Also prior to registration don't ask people you don't know, that is it a good name? Or you might lose that name and someone else will register it. __________________ Vhuv\|Delq\|Fhur\|Twut\|Tluz\|Kegh\|Vhir\|Juhy\|Ruuz\|Jyos\|Jupt\|Vhek Webmaster Blog \| Software Downloads Sponsor Ads at SponAds.com

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-Nick- I'll do it Technical Services Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: India Posts: 6,434 5,169.80 NP$ (Donate)	One more is don't go to lousy registrars just to save a penny or two. It will cost lots of headache later on. So it is not worth it. __________________ Vhuv\|Delq\|Fhur\|Twut\|Tluz\|Kegh\|Vhir\|Juhy\|Ruuz\|Jyos\|Jupt\|Vhek Webmaster Blog \| Software Downloads Sponsor Ads at SponAds.com

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liquidcherry Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: in my dreams Posts: 1,730 896.45 NP$ (Donate)	thx cyb, great article..i just think when a "newbie" signs up he should be redirected/gets this in the first place, they need to be educated....that's why i created this thread :-) Cheers frank __________________ Credit\|Entertainment\|Get married?\|Free Directory \| ATLCASINO

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