Making End-User Sales - Who knows the Secret?

metrisoft · 07-28-2008, 11:49 AM

Ok, I'm trying to understand exactly how end-users find domains offered for sale by us domainers. Obviously, we all want to find motivated end-users so we can get the most return for our efforts. Thinking back on when I was an "end-user" trying to find a domain name, I went to GoDaddy, did a search, and if the "perfect" .com wasn't available I tried a bunch more searches until I found a .com that I was excited about. If I was really motivated by the name but the .com was not available, I *might* purchase the .net. If the name was an absolutely amazing .com and I had to have it, I would do a "whois" lookup and send an email to the owner.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/domain-newbies/497644-making-end-user-sales-who-knows.html

I realize that not all end-users go through this exact process but I can't figure out how listing a domain for sale at Sedo, Afternic, TDNam, or forums would result in an END-USER sale. I'm perplexed though because I see domains (some of which I think are terrible) being sold at Sedo, etc all the time for premiums (just look at DNJournal). When I was looking for a domain name as an end-user it never even occurred to me to visit these sites.

Maybe there is no "silver bullet" to finding end-users and it just takes viral marketing, patience, and a lot of luck but that's a risky way to run a business. What am I missing?

Maybe sticking with traffic domains is the best bet

chillaxin · 07-28-2008, 12:22 PM

I was thinking the same thing. And maybe there should be a link between end user and seller. I really doubt that most end users are on sedo and tdnam.

Compassion · 07-28-2008, 12:42 PM

Gotta spread the seeds around to get the harvest you are looking for.

For one domain name, you may have to email 50 - 100 potential end users just to get 2 or 3 interested enough people to write back. Even from there you may get no sale.

Check out EndUserSales.com and his posts on here, he seems to be the master of this. He usually is sending out 100s of emails , has dozens of windows open and his persitence is what elevates his success from the rest of the crowd.

Good luck!

bmugford · 07-28-2008, 01:03 PM

From my experience it is much easier to target end users if your domain has Word Tracker scores and PPC ads. Then what I do is -

1.) I will find similar domain names
2.) I will find the companies paying for that exact search term with.

They I come up with a list of potential end users, and one by one I will email them. The emails are similar but customized for each user.

Brad

metrisoft · 07-28-2008, 01:20 PM

What's the best way to find similar domains and companies paying for the exact search term?

domainer50 · 07-28-2008, 05:18 PM

As tight-aggressive pointed out. The people who are good at this, send out hundreds of emails, make many phone calls, and really try to sell what they own. Relying on the end user to search the whois info and contact you, isnt the way to go

chillaxin · 07-28-2008, 06:51 PM

Ok cool. To some it up dont wait for money to come to you. GO GET IT!!!!!!

domainer50 · 07-28-2008, 06:55 PM

Originally Posted by chillaxin

Ok cool. To some it up dont wait for money to come to you. GO GET IT!!!!!!

Exactly my man

If you are proactive, and a "go getter" you will "get that money"
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=497644

I thought that was funny

RegFee · 07-28-2008, 07:02 PM

Come join the party:
http://www.namepros.com/domain-name-...end-users.html

weblord · 07-28-2008, 07:35 PM

i regged a name based on keywords that ive research using estibot pro and then reg it and search those same keywords on google and contact at least 10 of them on first page.

***johname*** · 07-29-2008, 05:26 PM

Go find the end user with emails, but remember when you contact them they will think your desprate to sell and will try to low ball you

07-28-2008, 11:49 AM	THREAD STARTER #1 (permalink)
metrisoft NamePros Regular Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 320	Making End-User Sales - Who knows the Secret? Ok, I'm trying to understand exactly how end-users find domains offered for sale by us domainers. Obviously, we all want to find motivated end-users so we can get the most return for our efforts. Thinking back on when I was an "end-user" trying to find a domain name, I went to GoDaddy, did a search, and if the "perfect" .com wasn't available I tried a bunch more searches until I found a .com that I was excited about. If I was really motivated by the name but the .com was not available, I might purchase the .net. If the name was an absolutely amazing .com and I had to have it, I would do a "whois" lookup and send an email to the owner. ????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/domain-newbies/497644-making-end-user-sales-who-knows.html I realize that not all end-users go through this exact process but I can't figure out how listing a domain for sale at Sedo, Afternic, TDNam, or forums would result in an END-USER sale. I'm perplexed though because I see domains (some of which I think are terrible) being sold at Sedo, etc all the time for premiums (just look at DNJournal). When I was looking for a domain name as an end-user it never even occurred to me to visit these sites. Maybe there is no "silver bullet" to finding end-users and it just takes viral marketing, patience, and a lot of luck but that's a risky way to run a business. What am I missing? Maybe sticking with traffic domains is the best bet __________________ EntryPath Premium Domains Last edited by metrisoft; 07-28-2008 at 11:56 AM.

07-28-2008, 12:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
Compassion Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: California Posts: 2,064	Gotta spread the seeds around to get the harvest you are looking for. For one domain name, you may have to email 50 - 100 potential end users just to get 2 or 3 interested enough people to write back. Even from there you may get no sale. Check out EndUserSales.com and his posts on here, he seems to be the master of this. He usually is sending out 100s of emails , has dozens of windows open and his persitence is what elevates his success from the rest of the crowd. Good luck! __________________ StephenColbert.net & .org $185

07-28-2008, 01:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
bmugford www.DataCube.com Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA Posts: 5,819	From my experience it is much easier to target end users if your domain has Word Tracker scores and PPC ads. Then what I do is - 1.) I will find similar domain names 2.) I will find the companies paying for that exact search term with. They I come up with a list of potential end users, and one by one I will email them. The emails are similar but customized for each user. Brad __________________ DataCube.com - Buy and Sell Premium Domains Add Me on Facebook

07-28-2008, 01:20 PM	THREAD STARTER #5 (permalink)
metrisoft NamePros Regular Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 320	What's the best way to find similar domains and companies paying for the exact search term? __________________ EntryPath Premium Domains

07-28-2008, 07:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
RegFee DNOA Certified Seller Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,680	Come join the party: http://www.namepros.com/domain-name-...end-users.html __________________ Nombrex.com

07-28-2008, 12:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
chillaxin NamePros Regular Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: TEJAS Posts: 415	I was thinking the same thing. And maybe there should be a link between end user and seller. I really doubt that most end users are on sedo and tdnam.

07-28-2008, 05:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
domainer50 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 3,394	As tight-aggressive pointed out. The people who are good at this, send out hundreds of emails, make many phone calls, and really try to sell what they own. Relying on the end user to search the whois info and contact you, isnt the way to go

07-28-2008, 06:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
chillaxin NamePros Regular Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: TEJAS Posts: 415	Ok cool. To some it up dont wait for money to come to you. GO GET IT!!!!!!

07-28-2008, 07:35 PM	#10 (permalink)
weblord NamePros Legend Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Philippines - www.Nabaza.com Posts: 19,785	i regged a name based on keywords that ive research using estibot pro and then reg it and search those same keywords on google and contact at least 10 of them on first page. __________________ Nabaza.com - Amaia

07-29-2008, 05:26 PM	#11 (permalink)
*johname* Business Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 12,995	Go find the end user with emails, but remember when you contact them they will think your desprate to sell and will try to low ball you

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