the ten commandments of domaining?

Kevin A · 11-27-2008, 01:57 PM

As some of you may know I have a new blog! so I figured I would use np for content ideas.

here is the task...help me compose the ten commandments of domaining, the holy grail for noobs. whitch I well then post on my blog.

ps to experienced domainers. if you would like to be a guest blogger let me know please.

if anyone would like to help promote my blog please let me know asap

robfer · 11-27-2008, 02:10 PM

Let me know how I can help out

Im happy to put some domains in your auction

Regards,

Robbie

-REECE- · 11-27-2008, 02:22 PM

1. Thou shalt not click on thy own PPC ads

mvl · 11-27-2008, 02:28 PM

- Don't get attached to your domains
- Buy cheap, sell expensive

Kevin A · 11-27-2008, 02:32 PM

Originally Posted by mvl

- Don't get attached to your domains
- Buy cheap, sell expensive

thats a really good one!

bmugford · 11-27-2008, 02:32 PM

1.) Research
2.) Buy domains that have a clear use. If you can't picture a use, neither can an end user in general.
3.) Diversify. Learn about a few different niches and stick to those.

sdsinc · 11-27-2008, 03:12 PM

Thou shalt keep an inventory of all your names, and not rely on registrar reminders when renewal comes due

Kevin A · 11-27-2008, 04:03 PM

Originally Posted by sdsinc

Thou shalt keep an inventory of all your names, and not rely on registrar reminders when renewal comes due

good

MicroGuy · 11-27-2008, 05:14 PM

- Thou shall not register any domain name that contains a hyphen(s).

( IMPORTANT: Thou shall be dispatched directly to hell for registering a domain name that contains two or more hyphens. )

bmugford · 11-27-2008, 05:29 PM

I totally disagree with this one. If you know what you are doing hyphenated domains offer a huge ROI. I have made many big hyphenated sales.

As long as the domain is two keywords separated by one well placed hyphen they are easy to find end users on.

I have found end users care more about keywords in a reputable extension than a hyphen in a place that makes sense.

Domains that work are things like.
Stock-Market.com
Solar-Energy.com

Brad

Originally Posted by MicroGuy

- Thou shall not register any domain name that contains a hyphen(s).
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/domain-name-discussion/537433-the-ten-commandments-of-domaining.html

( IMPORTANT: Thou shall be dispatched directly to hell for registering a domain name that contains two or more hyphens. )

weblord · 11-27-2008, 05:44 PM

thou shalt not register tm/typo tm domains.

DomainTalker · 11-27-2008, 05:59 PM

Learn, read, research, understand the domain business....BEFORE you buy a single domain

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pcp · 11-27-2008, 06:08 PM

Thou shalt not reg when drunk.

Kevin A · 11-27-2008, 06:19 PM

Originally Posted by pcp

Thou shalt not reg when drunk.

haha yes, very true

GF · 11-27-2008, 06:32 PM

Thou shalt not register domains related to a natural disaster or tragic event.(Unless the sole purpose is to donate it to a victim's fund, etc.)

weblord · 11-27-2008, 06:36 PM

thou shalt not steal or hijack other domains.
thou shalt not "kill" domains/owner that did not do anything to you by registering the owner's surname and/or registering "sucks" after it just to annoy the owner (speaking from my own experience)

GF · 11-27-2008, 06:38 PM

Thou shalt not be shortsighted when domaining:
- only choosing .com
- thinking hyphens are bad
- not looking at ccTLDs
- looking for the quick buck

MicroGuy · 11-27-2008, 06:40 PM

Originally Posted by bmugford

If you know what you are doing hyphenated domains offer a huge ROI.

True perhaps. But the OP was asking for ideas in regards to a "holy grail for noobs". I think this crowd would fair better to steer clear of the dreaded hyphen.

bmugford · 11-27-2008, 06:44 PM

I agree with every single point you made. Rep Left.

Yes .COM is the king, but offer a far lower ROI than other options like NET/ORG and hyphenated domains.

Brad

Originally Posted by GF

Thou shalt not be shortsighted when domaining:
- only choosing .com
- thinking hyphens are bad
- not looking at ccTLDs
- looking for the quick buck

Yeah, noobs would be better staying away from hyphens because it takes research to understand what type of hyphenated domains work. If they are willing to put in the work, there is massive ROI potential.

Brad

Originally Posted by MicroGuy

True perhaps. But the OP was asking for ideas in regards to a "holy grail for noobs". I think this crowd would fair better to steer clear of the dreaded hyphen.

-REECE- · 11-27-2008, 07:43 PM

no-hyphens-for-noobs.com is currently available

????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=537433

Originally Posted by MicroGuy

True perhaps. But the OP was asking for ideas in regards to a "holy grail for noobs". I think this crowd would fair better to steer clear of the dreaded hyphen.

Okay another one from me...

2. Thou shalt not forge or Photoshop traffic stats.

DNProperty.com · 11-27-2008, 08:40 PM

Thou shall not covet thy neighbors content...

goodkarmaco · 11-27-2008, 08:47 PM

Thou shall visit domain forums often to learn much wisdom

Pred · 11-28-2008, 05:54 AM

get a time machine

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