Trying to sell first domain

Todesengel · 01-19-2008, 06:35 PM

Hello,

I own SWVW.NET and I have had it for about 4.5 years now. I just let the site go, and no longer have time to maintain it. I recently parked it, and its earning about $2.50/day through namedrive. I've only had it parked for 2 days... so that might go up or down.

I want to sell it... What would be the best way for somebody whom has never sold a domain to do so? Should I fork out the money to get it professionally appraised? Should I go auction? or set amount? I honestly have no idea what its worth, but a couple of those bot appraising programs said around x,xxx. I honestly don't think they are that accurate.

I have registered at snapnames, and sent them and email about the auction process. Is this a good route to go? Any information would be great!

Thank you,

~Josh

-NC- · 01-19-2008, 06:51 PM

IMHO, the domain itself is not worth much, but the traffic is. I wouldn't fork out the money for a professional appraisal as it is easily appraised based on traffic and earnings.

If it's making $2.50 a day parked, then I would keep it parked for at least a full month to get some decent statistics, then auction it, with the starting bid at 12 months revenue ( around $900 ). You could also point it to a hosted page with google analytics / awstats in order to get a comprehensive breakdown of traffic.

Bear in mind that NameDrive has a reputation of relatively low paying clicks, so domainers with better parking options could make more if the traffic is consistent.

If people request to test the traffic for a few days, then let them - point the nameservers to wherever they want in exchange for compensation for the regular earnings for that time frame.

mosilager · 01-19-2008, 07:07 PM

I agree, you're more likely to get more money for your domain based on traffic sale than trying to sell it for the name itself.

Park your domain, try using different parking providers to see which one gives you the best CPC, I would hold onto it for at least 2-3 months, and then try and sell the domain based on traffic revenue.
Good domains sell between 12-15 months revenue and as long as you can provide stats for the traffic, you should be on your way.

good luck

shockie · 01-19-2008, 11:15 PM

i just want to mention that you shouldn't get it "professionally appraised" as it will just be a waste of money.

good luck!

jakomo · 01-22-2008, 04:13 PM

Try to sell it in Godaddy or in Digital Point Forum

doggyowner · 01-22-2008, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jakomo

Try to sell it in Godaddy or in Digital Point Forum

Yes list it as a 7 day auction on Godaddy TDNAM and cross your fingers

1hostguy · 01-23-2008, 09:22 AM

Take some shots of how it is doing right now, You really do not need to get it professionally appraised if you are not sure what you want for it. I bet you can get good grand for it though. Domain is short, is been established for a wail. Has steady traffic.

Try ebay or some forum Marketplaces and see what offers you may get. I know with old domain of mine that I have never used, never got traffic to, been 3 months old at the max, I got $700 for it just because of the name. So their are tons people out there that would spend good money on domains.

01-19-2008, 06:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
Todesengel New Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 17 0.00 NP$ (Donate)	Trying to sell first domain Hello, I own SWVW.NET and I have had it for about 4.5 years now. I just let the site go, and no longer have time to maintain it. I recently parked it, and its earning about $2.50/day through namedrive. I've only had it parked for 2 days... so that might go up or down. I want to sell it... What would be the best way for somebody whom has never sold a domain to do so? Should I fork out the money to get it professionally appraised? Should I go auction? or set amount? I honestly have no idea what its worth, but a couple of those bot appraising programs said around x,xxx. I honestly don't think they are that accurate. I have registered at snapnames, and sent them and email about the auction process. Is this a good route to go? Any information would be great! Thank you, ~Josh

01-19-2008, 06:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
-NC- Traveller Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Yet another city Posts: 1,392 614.57 NP$ (Donate)	IMHO, the domain itself is not worth much, but the traffic is. I wouldn't fork out the money for a professional appraisal as it is easily appraised based on traffic and earnings. If it's making $2.50 a day parked, then I would keep it parked for at least a full month to get some decent statistics, then auction it, with the starting bid at 12 months revenue ( around $900 ). You could also point it to a hosted page with google analytics / awstats in order to get a comprehensive breakdown of traffic. Bear in mind that NameDrive has a reputation of relatively low paying clicks, so domainers with better parking options could make more if the traffic is consistent. If people request to test the traffic for a few days, then let them - point the nameservers to wherever they want in exchange for compensation for the regular earnings for that time frame. __________________ Internet.geek.nz NameCooler.com Unlimited Domain Name Web Hosting Travel Money Rates Last edited by -NC-; 01-19-2008 at 07:26 PM.

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mosilager NamePros Regular Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 621 493.00 NP$ (Donate)	I agree, you're more likely to get more money for your domain based on traffic sale than trying to sell it for the name itself. Park your domain, try using different parking providers to see which one gives you the best CPC, I would hold onto it for at least 2-3 months, and then try and sell the domain based on traffic revenue. Good domains sell between 12-15 months revenue and as long as you can provide stats for the traffic, you should be on your way. good luck __________________ Looking For Offers: NUJ.com/1o.net/ZPNA.com/UXTB.com/JWLE.com Funny Cat Photos

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shockie Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 4,478 1,025.10 NP$ (Donate)	i just want to mention that you shouldn't get it "professionally appraised" as it will just be a waste of money. good luck! __________________ - shockie Linux VPS Hosting From $9.95 With A FREE Control Panel & DOUBLE Burst RAM! Monopoly Companies Binary Addition Coffee Makers & Grinders How to Wash Your Hands 5 Ways To Make Money Blogging Do You Want To Make Money Online?

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jakomo NamePros Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 114 0.00 NP$ (Donate)	Try to sell it in Godaddy or in Digital Point Forum __________________ Make REAL Money Buying and Selling Expired Domains

01-23-2008, 09:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
1hostguy New Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 17 0.00 NP$ (Donate)	Take some shots of how it is doing right now, You really do not need to get it professionally appraised if you are not sure what you want for it. I bet you can get good grand for it though. Domain is short, is been established for a wail. Has steady traffic. Try ebay or some forum Marketplaces and see what offers you may get. I know with old domain of mine that I have never used, never got traffic to, been 3 months old at the max, I got $700 for it just because of the name. So their are tons people out there that would spend good money on domains. __________________ 1HostGuy - Host Unlimited Domains, SEO Web Hosting. Shared Hosting \| Reseller Hosting \| 24/7 Support \| 99.9% Uptime Guarantee\|Build Your Own Plan

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