how do you keep track of your domains?

dewd · 12-20-2005, 08:36 PM

was wondering how all of you keep track of your domains?

do you keep a list in excell, a access database? or do you use a script ?

i have been keeping mine in a excell database and its getting too big/messy

was wondering what all of you use to keep track of all your domains.

webox · 12-20-2005, 08:41 PM

Why don't you just transfer them to one place and then you can easily keep track of them just by loggin gin

dewd · 12-20-2005, 08:44 PM

Originally Posted by webox

Why don't you just transfer them to one place and then you can easily keep track of them just by loggin gin

i dont liek that, due to the fact i have too many of them and it would cost me my left nut to do that, and by spreading them out its more secure, im only at the major registars,..if someone got into your account u may be able to cope with a small loss, but not the loss of every domain u own, but that indeed is a great idea and i tryed to keep them all at the same place when i started domains.

webox · 12-20-2005, 08:53 PM

Well I don't have enough domains to be worried about but I know that if I did I would probably keep in a script, because I like to use scripts plus the fact I already have one made up

**-Nick-** · 12-20-2005, 09:01 PM

I have all of them at godaddy. So just logging into my account helps me to keep track of domains. I have some scattered here and there but right now I am not paying much attention towards them.

edder · 12-20-2005, 09:14 PM

I keep all my domains in an excel spreadsheet.

spy69 · 12-20-2005, 09:32 PM

Just at one registar so I can just login and check it out.

SimpleMan · 12-20-2005, 09:55 PM

I keep them listed in the ole mind upstairs (and subsequently forget them all the time) so I have a nice list on my desktop in word format. I'm thinking of upgrading to Excel but laziness is certainly a factor.

sdsinc · 12-21-2005, 03:01 AM

IMO an Excel file could do, a MS-Access DB would be more appropriate.
Some people already have a website for the purpose of listings their names and store everything in mySQL db, with search form in PHP etc. (check my sig

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monRa · 12-21-2005, 03:25 AM

I try moving them all in 2 registars, Namepros and Domainsite! That's all!

**Michelle** · 12-21-2005, 05:35 AM

Good question. I have them regged all over the place and often come across ones I had forgot about

Will have a sort out in the new year

spikedo · 12-21-2005, 06:50 AM

I use Watch My Domains Pro. Not the greatest, but it works. I believe there are a few other programs available.

central · 12-21-2005, 09:41 AM

If you know how to work in MS Access and are able to make a nice interface that's the best option. I started using Access myself, but now I'm using MS Excel.

Every now and then I have to add a column for some interesting information I'd like to store. That's way more easy in Excel. If you have implemented a nice interface in Access and have to add something to the DB you'll have to spend some hours rebuilding the interface.

Before spending hours to list every domain in Excel you must think about what kind of information you are interested in saving:

Domain ID
Domain
Extension
Expires
Registrar
User name
Password
Hand reg/Drop/Buy
Money spent buying/regging
Money spent renewing
Money spent marketing
Sold?
Money received when sold
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/domain-newbies/149908-how-do-you-keep-track-your.html
Offer received
Offer received from?
When bought?
Parked/Site/whatever it resolves
Parking income/Adsense income
...and so on...

Most important is: learn how to use excel! how to sort lists, how to do a search, how to replace, how to add together text, how to split text, how to make macros..

Make yourself a sheet for Adm. Total spent on domains, a total of .com domains, total of .net domains and so on, a total of income, net income.

I'm keeping track of app. 1.600 domains in my excel sheet and everything runs smoothly!

Make backups!!!

I also keep a print of all my account user names/password just in case I pass away, ends up in a hospital or whatever.

I also have listed contact information for some of my "online domain brothers" in the region. Just so my relatives can pay for renewals, sell my domains and/or get some advices from someone inside the business.

lextalionis · 12-21-2005, 11:58 AM

I use sedo, even if they are not parked there I add the domain as soon as it is regged. Sedo has handy portfolio features, like spreadsheet exports, searches etc.

Vegas Entertainment · 12-21-2005, 11:59 PM

spike, love that program,Watch My Domains Pro. it lets me watch names i dont have yet but want.

dongan · 12-24-2005, 11:22 PM

Originally Posted by central

Before spending hours to list every domain in Excel you must think about what kind of information you are interested in saving:

Domain ID
Domain
Extension
Expires
Registrar
User name
Password
Hand reg/Drop/Buy
Money spent buying/regging
Money spent renewing
Money spent marketing
Sold?
Money received when sold
Offer received
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=149908
Offer received from?
When bought?
Parked/Site/whatever it resolves
Parking income/Adsense income
...and so on...

Nice columns, not to be left though.

nick · 12-24-2005, 11:37 PM

Originally Posted by edder

I keep all my domains in an excel spreadsheet.

i was going to say that...Excel is excellent

martialtiger · 12-25-2005, 06:23 PM

I developed a quick and simple Access DB. I am going to do a whole new one with more features once I have more time. Also I still tend to like to have a paper trail and will be making a filing/binder system.

I am attaching the original MS Access DB for free use. If anyone is interested in the Binder system or newer version later, just PM so I can email them to you when they are completed.

Best wishes!

Jonas

mholt · 12-25-2005, 08:21 PM

I use DomainTops, which I'm renovating right now.

slobizman · 01-02-2006, 08:34 PM

Originally Posted by compuXP

I use DomainTops, which I'm renovating right now.

What is DomainTops.com?

Gene · 01-02-2006, 08:37 PM

Originally Posted by spikedo

I use Watch My Domains Pro. Not the greatest, but it works. I believe there are a few other programs available.

I use this one too. Saves a TON of headaches.

slobizman · 01-02-2006, 08:39 PM

For those of you using Excel:

Is there a way to integrate anything that will access and insert Whois data like nameservers and exp dates into the spreadsheet? I have 1300 names and am using Excel now. It works, but I'm testing Watch My Domains for the Whois data. But, I don't like the search and other features of this program, so I'm wishing I could just use Excel still.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=149908

For those of you using Domain Trader:

Looks like a good program, but will it provide the Whois information for each domain and let search/sort on it?

I just found this $29 script: http://www.dnproduct.com. Anyone every try it?

It's simple, but seems to have most of what someone would require.

I'd gladly pay $275 more dollars for Active Trader, but it doesn't have multiple categories per name and DNProduct does.

What I'd really like is a script like ShopNames.com has!

randyhenson · 01-02-2006, 10:20 PM

This is the first time that I have ever heard of domain tracking software. I'm not realy domain reseller. i just hang around looking for work. Any I was wondering if domain tracking software that ran on a web server be useful? If so what features would you look for?

Rudy · 01-02-2006, 10:42 PM

I guess I'm out of the majority. I keep all of my domains registered at 1 place, as I've been pretty impressed with them. No hassles, and it's easy to use.

Of course, as someone else stated above, I don't enough to worry about either, right now.

seiya · 01-03-2006, 08:12 AM

Originally Posted by Rudy

I guess I'm out of the majority. I keep all of my domains registered at 1 place, as I've been pretty impressed with them. No hassles, and it's easy to use.

Of course, as someone else stated above, I don't enough to worry about either, right now.

I keep them all at one place as well. I have 2 at a different registrar but ill transfer them soon.

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dewd Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,680	how do you keep track of your domains? was wondering how all of you keep track of your domains? do you keep a list in excell, a access database? or do you use a script ? i have been keeping mine in a excell database and its getting too big/messy was wondering what all of you use to keep track of all your domains. __________________ TurtleHosting.com - Hosting as low as $0.99/month! ( NP$ Accepted )

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-Nick- I'll do it Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: India Posts: 6,927 Follow @keralpatel	I have all of them at godaddy. So just logging into my account helps me to keep track of domains. I have some scattered here and there but right now I am not paying much attention towards them. __________________ Delq\|Fhur\|Kegh\|Vhir\|Juhy\|Ruuz\|Jyos\|Jupt\|Vhek Webmaster Blog \| Software Downloads Makeup & Beauty Tips \| Sponsor Ads

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spy69 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ~USA~ Posts: 1,590	Just at one registar so I can just login and check it out. __________________ Retired.

12-21-2005, 03:01 AM	#9 (permalink)
sdsinc Domains my Dominion Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Web 1.0 Posts: 9,552	IMO an Excel file could do, a MS-Access DB would be more appropriate. Some people already have a website for the purpose of listings their names and store everything in mySQL db, with search form in PHP etc. (check my sig ) __________________ NameNewsletter.com - free lists of available domain names ZoneFiles.net (beta) - ccTLD and gTLD droplists

12-21-2005, 06:50 AM	#12 (permalink)
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12-20-2005, 08:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
webox NamePros Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 75	Why don't you just transfer them to one place and then you can easily keep track of them just by loggin gin

12-20-2005, 08:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
webox NamePros Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 75	Well I don't have enough domains to be worried about but I know that if I did I would probably keep in a script, because I like to use scripts plus the fact I already have one made up

12-20-2005, 09:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
edder NamePros Regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 424	I keep all my domains in an excel spreadsheet.

12-20-2005, 09:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
SimpleMan NamePros Expert Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 5,050	I keep them listed in the ole mind upstairs (and subsequently forget them all the time) so I have a nice list on my desktop in word format. I'm thinking of upgrading to Excel but laziness is certainly a factor.

12-21-2005, 03:25 AM	#10 (permalink)
monRa Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greece Posts: 2,198	I try moving them all in 2 registars, Namepros and Domainsite! That's all!

12-21-2005, 05:35 AM	#11 (permalink)
Michelle Be Happy... Don't Worry Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: UK Posts: 16,040	Good question. I have them regged all over the place and often come across ones I had forgot about Will have a sort out in the new year

12-21-2005, 09:41 AM	#13 (permalink)
central NamePros Regular Join Date: May 2005 Location: .no Posts: 621	If you know how to work in MS Access and are able to make a nice interface that's the best option. I started using Access myself, but now I'm using MS Excel. Every now and then I have to add a column for some interesting information I'd like to store. That's way more easy in Excel. If you have implemented a nice interface in Access and have to add something to the DB you'll have to spend some hours rebuilding the interface. Before spending hours to list every domain in Excel you must think about what kind of information you are interested in saving: Domain ID Domain Extension Expires Registrar User name Password Hand reg/Drop/Buy Money spent buying/regging Money spent renewing Money spent marketing Sold? Money received when sold ????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/domain-newbies/149908-how-do-you-keep-track-your.html Offer received Offer received from? When bought? Parked/Site/whatever it resolves Parking income/Adsense income ...and so on... Most important is: learn how to use excel! how to sort lists, how to do a search, how to replace, how to add together text, how to split text, how to make macros.. Make yourself a sheet for Adm. Total spent on domains, a total of .com domains, total of .net domains and so on, a total of income, net income. I'm keeping track of app. 1.600 domains in my excel sheet and everything runs smoothly! Make backups!!! I also keep a print of all my account user names/password just in case I pass away, ends up in a hospital or whatever. I also have listed contact information for some of my "online domain brothers" in the region. Just so my relatives can pay for renewals, sell my domains and/or get some advices from someone inside the business. __________________ \| ... \| Last edited by central; 12-21-2005 at 09:45 AM. Reason: SpeLLinG =)

12-21-2005, 11:58 AM	#14 (permalink)
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12-21-2005, 11:59 PM	#15 (permalink)
Vegas Entertainment Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: "Sin City" Posts: 1,216	spike, love that program,Watch My Domains Pro. it lets me watch names i dont have yet but want. __________________ Info I post tomorrow it is protected by Copyright Â© and may not be used yesterday unless used today prior to this post.

12-25-2005, 08:21 PM	#19 (permalink)
mholt DNOA Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 5,040	I use DomainTops, which I'm renovating right now.

01-02-2006, 08:39 PM	#22 (permalink)
slobizman NamePros Regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: USA Posts: 970	For those of you using Excel: Is there a way to integrate anything that will access and insert Whois data like nameservers and exp dates into the spreadsheet? I have 1300 names and am using Excel now. It works, but I'm testing Watch My Domains for the Whois data. But, I don't like the search and other features of this program, so I'm wishing I could just use Excel still. ????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=149908 For those of you using Domain Trader: Looks like a good program, but will it provide the Whois information for each domain and let search/sort on it? I just found this $29 script: http://www.dnproduct.com. Anyone every try it? It's simple, but seems to have most of what someone would require. I'd gladly pay $275 more dollars for Active Trader, but it doesn't have multiple categories per name and DNProduct does. What I'd really like is a script like ShopNames.com has!

01-02-2006, 10:20 PM	#23 (permalink)
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01-02-2006, 10:42 PM	#24 (permalink)
Rudy NamePros Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: United States Posts: 586	I guess I'm out of the majority. I keep all of my domains registered at 1 place, as I've been pretty impressed with them. No hassles, and it's easy to use. Of course, as someone else stated above, I don't enough to worry about either, right now. __________________ Smooth Stone Services Affordable Web Hosting Solutions Starting at only $4.95/month, IT Consulting and Technical Support Hunt Sources - Hunting Resources Online

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