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05-29-2008, 07:49 PM
· #1 Senior Member
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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 :-)
05-29-2008, 07:53 PM
· #2 Senior Member
Name: Corey
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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
05-29-2008, 08:33 PM
· #3 NamePros Regular
Name: Aris
Join Date: Nov 2007
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 -.-
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05-29-2008, 08:34 PM
· #4 Senior Member
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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
05-29-2008, 09:13 PM
· #5 NameBio.com Founder
Name: Justin Allen
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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
05-29-2008, 10:47 PM
· #6 www.LLLL.com
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Don't buy domains you realistically can't afford.
05-29-2008, 10:52 PM
· #7 www.1weblord.com
Name: William R. Nabaza - williamrnabaza.com
Location: Philippines - www.Nabaza.com
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Lurk and become active in namepros, be patient soon you will get sales.
05-29-2008, 11:05 PM
· #8 NamePros Legend
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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
Last edited by mellowmasher : 05-29-2008 at 11:13 PM .
05-29-2008, 11:17 PM
· #9 NamePros Regular
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try to limit the number of registrars you have
05-29-2008, 11:28 PM
· #10 www.LLLL.com
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Great post!!
Bolded my favorites -- there are lots of them
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
05-30-2008, 12:12 AM
· #11 DomainRaiders.com
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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.
05-30-2008, 12:18 AM
· #12 NamePros Regular
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
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05-30-2008, 12:28 AM
· #13 Senior Member
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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
05-30-2008, 12:33 AM
· #14 www.LLLL.com
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If you hear the word
DotASIA , run away as fast as your newbie legs will let you
05-30-2008, 12:34 AM
· #15 Senior Member
Name: Josh
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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!
05-30-2008, 12:41 AM
· #16 Senior Member
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www.newbielegs.com is available........LOL
Just keep it in the topic, would you, BQB REECE? :-)
Cheers
Frank
05-30-2008, 12:45 AM
· #17 Senior Member
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newbie legs.. LMFAO!
Follow Mellows advice, it is well thought out
05-30-2008, 12:47 AM
· #18 I'll do it
Name: Keral. Patel.
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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.