common mistakes to avoid?

SanchoPanza · 12-19-2005, 08:51 PM

What are some of the mistakes some of you domainers have made in the past that you think should be avoided?

jmweb · 12-19-2005, 09:15 PM

I haven't made the mistake, but registering a domain name like microsoft-google.com is pretty stupid or registering any household name.

**CrazyTech** · 12-19-2005, 09:23 PM

I'd stay informed about TMs for sure - it's not a big mistake I've made yet but I've mad some choices on names that probably should never have been purchased or registered by me.

I think another one is knowing the value of names and having patience. I've made these mistakes a few times but I am learning from them fairly quickly.

RegFee · 12-19-2005, 09:27 PM

Trusting JUST the overture scores on a domain
Registering my first domains with 1and1.com
Registering any name past 10pm, no matter how good it looked

Best decisions ever made:
Downloading Domain Research Tool
Scouring through all the posts on this forum and reading everyone's mistakes and triumphs so I could learn from the best
Changed my username to regfee.

Barefoottech · 12-19-2005, 10:25 PM

1/ Assuming that just because you think the name is PREMIUM ,everyone does.
2/ Assuming that just because the name is listed in a dictionary it is a name that will be in demand.
3/ Assuming that just because some name was recently sold for $xxx,xxx and had a couple of letters in common with your name,that yours is worth at least $xx,xxx
4/ Assuming that just because someone said your PREMIUM name is only worth reg-fee,all appraisals are wrong.

deet · 12-19-2005, 11:21 PM

IMO, avoid buying a bunch of names in hopes of making reg fee back by parking it at a parking site. Also always do alot of research using sites like Archive.org - Google.com

**CrazyTech** · 12-19-2005, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Registering any name past 10pm, no matter how good it looked

Expand that to include intoxication, sleep depravity, highness (it's almost 3 AM), or any other time of extreme stress.

A little piece I left out - don't be afraid to use the resources that you have such as NP (which is a wonderful resource). Don't feel like you cannot speak up and ask a question because everyone will think you're a newbie. We all had to start somewhere. I definitely made the mistake while starting out of not asking the necessary questions and using what I had available to the fullest extent.

FanCube · 12-20-2005, 02:59 AM

I agree about intoxication. Domains are just like women, more you drink better they look

simon · 12-20-2005, 03:06 AM

I would say, dont register your domains in a hurry. Take time. Most of the domains that you find will be available tomorrow as well.
Good luck

FanCube · 12-20-2005, 03:22 AM

But don’t wait to long... I have lost a decent amount of names because I was thinking too long... names which turned out to have value

mrfike · 12-21-2005, 10:03 AM

I've come to look at DNs just like a stock/mutual fund/etf, each one is an inve

tment, which can rise or fall depending on the market, and in particular- the news, and trends/"buzz". You have to speculate a little, and it WILL cost you more to get "guraunteed", or low-risk returns. You've got to be somewhat diversified, yet not spread too thin, and most importantly, try to stay AHEAD of the trend-line, as far as news and information goes.

patches · 12-22-2005, 08:48 AM

My big mistake

Registering domains with a registrar that will not push a sold domain to another account for free. They charge $25 dollars to change a sold domain to the new owner. At the time I registered these domains, I had very limited knowledge of domaining. I have learned a lot with the help of Namepros.

STILL LEARNING-THANKS NAMEPROS!!!!!

SimpleDomaining · 12-22-2005, 09:56 AM

next mistake is:
if you see high OVT on some word combination, that does not mean that if you will buy .info or .net you will have nice traffic!

Fkrule · 12-22-2005, 11:15 AM

having a - in my domain

monRa · 12-22-2005, 11:37 AM

My biggest mistake! I don't develop the domains so each domain you get go and develop!

Fkrule · 12-23-2005, 04:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by monRa

My biggest mistake! I don't develop the domains so each domain you get go and develop!

developed names sell for a higher price in my opinion

monRa · 12-23-2005, 04:44 AM

Yeah,
that's why I told it!

TUFKATH · 12-23-2005, 07:07 AM

Don't let a possible buyer trick you into selling for less than you should. If you have a price in your head that is reasonable in more than just your opinion, you should stand by it. You have a whole year dude.

Shan · 12-23-2005, 07:51 AM

Don't go for very cheap registrars, and don't sign up for any free domain program. Very cheap domain registration websites can have a catch, like a big renewal fee. Read the fine prints. Do a research on your registrar before purchasing domains from it. Don't set the price of your domain based on appraisals. When in the domain selling business, you must have patience.

Pulsar132 · 12-23-2005, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shan

Don't go for very cheap registrars, and don't sign up for any free domain program. Very cheap domain registration websites can have a catch, like a big renewal fee. Read the fine prints. Do a research on your registrar before purchasing domains from it. Don't set the price of your domain based on appraisals. When in the domain selling business, you must have patience.

Yeah that is something you have to avoid as a domain registra i was with before was 5$ for a domain for a year but when i went to renew it, the price went up to 20$.

Amano · 12-23-2005, 09:36 AM

Get a good host and be careful of hackers and scammers.

sdsinc · 12-23-2005, 10:43 AM

One of the worst mistakes:
not having up-to-date whois information, so that you don't even get renewal E-mails from the registrar and find out some day that you lost the name (BTW monitor your names and do not rely on the registrar reminders).

dongan · 12-24-2005, 10:20 PM

Time: Rushed and registered names with TM issues. have a look at my signature for ref.

Th3Boss · 12-24-2005, 10:33 PM

fakepr.info is also a good tool to use

ninedogger · 12-24-2005, 10:40 PM

Don't wait to the last minute to renew your domain

almost happened to me

12-19-2005, 08:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
SanchoPanza NamePros Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 27 10.00 NP$ (Donate)	common mistakes to avoid? What are some of the mistakes some of you domainers have made in the past that you think should be avoided?

12-19-2005, 09:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
CrazyTech The Swamp Fox Forum Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Camden, SC Posts: 4,923 843.60 NP$ (Donate)	I'd stay informed about TMs for sure - it's not a big mistake I've made yet but I've mad some choices on names that probably should never have been purchased or registered by me. I think another one is knowing the value of names and having patience. I've made these mistakes a few times but I am learning from them fairly quickly. __________________ Denver Hunter \| Logically Connected to Idologic, Inc. Reseller and Fully Managed Dedicated Hosting Since 2001 Visit the web's best Christian Forum for discussion.

12-19-2005, 09:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
RegFee DNOA Certified Seller Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,644 285.00 NP$ (Donate)	Trusting JUST the overture scores on a domain Registering my first domains with 1and1.com Registering any name past 10pm, no matter how good it looked Best decisions ever made: Downloading Domain Research Tool Scouring through all the posts on this forum and reading everyone's mistakes and triumphs so I could learn from the best Changed my username to regfee. __________________ RegFee.info - Available Domain Names - NEW DESIGN! DNWholesaler.com - Domains for Sale <--- baby Rogan says: sorry for spelling/punctuation mistakes, daddy's feeding me

12-19-2005, 10:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
Barefoottech The MINISITE King Join Date: May 2005 Location: With my WIFE Posts: 3,879 87.24 NP$ (Donate)	1/ Assuming that just because you think the name is PREMIUM ,everyone does. 2/ Assuming that just because the name is listed in a dictionary it is a name that will be in demand. 3/ Assuming that just because some name was recently sold for $xxx,xxx and had a couple of letters in common with your name,that yours is worth at least $xx,xxx 4/ Assuming that just because someone said your PREMIUM name is only worth reg-fee,all appraisals are wrong. __________________ Domains \| HomeSite \| Aussie Outback BareFootTech has several High-Quality names for sale. Including the Legendary MiniSite.info (offers over 3.5KUSD) PM for details (

12-19-2005, 11:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
deet Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,925 14.54 NP$ (Donate)	IMO, avoid buying a bunch of names in hopes of making reg fee back by parking it at a parking site. Also always do alot of research using sites like Archive.org - Google.com __________________

12-19-2005, 09:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
jmweb Account Closed Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Charlottetown Posts: 1,033 375.14 NP$ (Donate)	I haven't made the mistake, but registering a domain name like microsoft-google.com is pretty stupid or registering any household name.

12-20-2005, 02:59 AM	#8 (permalink)
FanCube NamePros Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 787 603.95 NP$ (Donate)	I agree about intoxication. Domains are just like women, more you drink better they look __________________ DomainPeak.com - Domains for Sale \| CodeChaos.com \| XMI.info

12-20-2005, 03:06 AM	#9 (permalink)
simon NamePros Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 210 48.30 NP$ (Donate)	take time I would say, dont register your domains in a hurry. Take time. Most of the domains that you find will be available tomorrow as well. Good luck

12-20-2005, 03:22 AM	#10 (permalink)
FanCube NamePros Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 787 603.95 NP$ (Donate)	But don’t wait to long... I have lost a decent amount of names because I was thinking too long... names which turned out to have value __________________ DomainPeak.com - Domains for Sale \| CodeChaos.com \| XMI.info

12-21-2005, 10:03 AM	#11 (permalink)
mrfike NamePros Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: davison Posts: 455 145.94 NP$ (Donate)	I've come to look at DNs just like a stock/mutual fund/etf, each one is an inve tment, which can rise or fall depending on the market, and in particular- the news, and trends/"buzz". You have to speculate a little, and it WILL cost you more to get "guraunteed", or low-risk returns. You've got to be somewhat diversified, yet not spread too thin, and most importantly, try to stay AHEAD of the trend-line, as far as news and information goes. __________________ Empty Arms.info - Horrorpunk from Michigan Truly Rewarding.com -The name says it all!

12-22-2005, 08:48 AM	#12 (permalink)
patches NamePros Regular Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 273 32.00 NP$ (Donate)	My big mistake Registering domains with a registrar that will not push a sold domain to another account for free. They charge $25 dollars to change a sold domain to the new owner. At the time I registered these domains, I had very limited knowledge of domaining. I have learned a lot with the help of Namepros. STILL LEARNING-THANKS NAMEPROS!!!!!

12-22-2005, 09:56 AM	#13 (permalink)
SimpleDomaining Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 1,568 81.62 NP$ (Donate)	next mistake is: if you see high OVT on some word combination, that does not mean that if you will buy .info or .net you will have nice traffic! __________________ Visit http://SimpleDomaining.com. All newbie domainer needs to know to start domaining. Submit link to Simple Links Directory http://links.simpledomaining.com My last developed sites Century Plaza, Allgon , Kids Books Warehouse, Anthem Classifieds. LOOKONG FOR AN OFFER for DryCleaningCompany(.)com

12-22-2005, 11:15 AM	#14 (permalink)
Fkrule Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,279 254.20 NP$ (Donate)	having a - in my domain __________________ :$: Save your money :$: DomainCoupons.com :$: Save your money :$: GFXLOUNGE.COM!!! ••Watch Lost Heroes Bionic Woman House••

12-22-2005, 11:37 AM	#15 (permalink)
monRa Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greece Posts: 2,200 6.32 NP$ (Donate)	My biggest mistake! I don't develop the domains so each domain you get go and develop!

12-23-2005, 04:44 AM	#17 (permalink)
monRa Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greece Posts: 2,200 6.32 NP$ (Donate)	Yeah, that's why I told it!

12-23-2005, 07:07 AM	#18 (permalink)
TUFKATH Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,381 0.00 NP$ (Donate)	Don't let a possible buyer trick you into selling for less than you should. If you have a price in your head that is reasonable in more than just your opinion, you should stand by it. You have a whole year dude.

12-23-2005, 07:51 AM	#19 (permalink)
Shan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,778 21.60 NP$ (Donate)	Don't go for very cheap registrars, and don't sign up for any free domain program. Very cheap domain registration websites can have a catch, like a big renewal fee. Read the fine prints. Do a research on your registrar before purchasing domains from it. Don't set the price of your domain based on appraisals. When in the domain selling business, you must have patience.

12-23-2005, 09:36 AM	#21 (permalink)
Amano NamePros Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 174 3.00 NP$ (Donate)	Get a good host and be careful of hackers and scammers.

12-23-2005, 10:43 AM	#22 (permalink)
sdsinc Domains my Dominion Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Web 1.0 Posts: 6,285 1,095.94 NP$ (Donate)	One of the worst mistakes: not having up-to-date whois information, so that you don't even get renewal E-mails from the registrar and find out some day that you lost the name (BTW monitor your names and do not rely on the registrar reminders). __________________ Buy now - MassDeveloper.com $500

12-24-2005, 10:20 PM	#23 (permalink)
dongan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: www.brainjava.com Posts: 2,000 197.91 NP$ (Donate)	Time: Rushed and registered names with TM issues. have a look at my signature for ref. __________________ MercuryMinds - Professional X-Cart Design, Development, Customization Services BrainJava- news,articles,books,blogs,tips,FAQs,download links,forum for java programming

12-24-2005, 10:33 PM	#24 (permalink)
Th3Boss You're Fired! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 641 240.80 NP$ (Donate)	fakepr.info is also a good tool to use

12-24-2005, 10:40 PM	#25 (permalink)
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