Domainer or developer ?

equity78 · 08-14-2008, 01:08 PM

Which would you rather be ? a domainer or a developer ?

MicroGuy · 08-14-2008, 01:17 PM

Developer. I make money developing, and then spend it domaining.

cityforums.com · 08-14-2008, 01:22 PM

both.

space101 · 08-14-2008, 01:26 PM

Developer all day much, bigger profit potential and a variety of business models on the right domain name.

Jimbojimbo · 08-14-2008, 01:33 PM

If by TV developer, you include ALL elements, such as funding, people managing, presenting, filming, editing, casting, researching, organising, promoting, monetizing, etc, etc AS WELL as ensuring you have a robust and scaleable platform, the bollocks of a website, and so on - then I would prefer DEVELOPING - hands down.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/dot-tv/503731-domainer-or-developer.html

The simple fact is this - it gets you out more than domaining.

Having said that,the domainer phase of any developers life has to be one of the best periods - it is so ridiculously addictive.

If I had not come here as part of my quest I certainly wouldn't have learned the masses of stuff about the most important front door to my business - the virtual one. By applying myself I have learned how to get a ready-made waiting to opened brand for an absolute fraction of the price of going purely down the developer route.

And I've made some good friends (and a sprinkling of enemies - or 'sons of snoops' as I like to call them).

Big downside to domaining is that most people in the world just don't get it!

netzilla · 08-14-2008, 01:43 PM

I say developer but who also has knowledge of being a domainer. Good skills in both areas would maximize profit.

jlc · 08-14-2008, 01:52 PM

I'd rather be a developer, but I have the mind set of a domainer.

JLC

jeffoverman · 08-14-2008, 03:32 PM

unfortantly a domainer still....projects not off the ground, and back on first base...

j

Cate.tv · 08-14-2008, 04:10 PM

social butterfly - developer

Jammer · 08-14-2008, 05:28 PM

developer is where the action is....but just a domainer at the moment.

Chef Patrick · 08-14-2008, 09:28 PM

wow that is a tough question. i couldn't see not doing both. i guess if i HAD to pick just one it would be a domainer. domainer buys a name and flips it with no work

Len · 08-14-2008, 09:39 PM

I'd need to learn a lot more before I could even contemplate being a serious developer so I will stick to domaining for now.

weblord · 08-14-2008, 10:03 PM

if both is accepted, then i would be both, since it's not always flipping that earns money and if your domain (they usually are) crying for development then that's the obvious way to go.

Ctack · 08-15-2008, 02:40 AM

Its hard to be both... Domainers have too many development choices which can lead to stagnancy.

Jimbojimbo · 08-15-2008, 03:26 AM

Originally Posted by Ctack

Its hard to be both... Domainers have too many development choices which can lead to stagnancy.

That is so true.

I would happily sell 99% of my portfolio if that stagnancy reared its head and began to affect the development side.

It's also the case that Namepros itself can be a massive distraction to development - as we all can testify. (It can also be the GREATEST source of real help and assistance at times)

I have noticed that when I buy names today I almost always buy for five years. This is not only cheaper in the long run, but also has three effects.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=503731

1. I really think about what I am buying.

2. I've had a good idea, but now I can wait a while, and get on with other stuff I am doing.

3. If I ever get an offer on a name I don't have to jump.

Development is indeed the best route - but it is more like hard work. However, domaining gives the thrill of showing you can pick out the diamonds from the coal.

That probably explains why I own some absolute 'howlers'!

weblord · 08-15-2008, 03:30 AM

for some people, but not for me.
i have the mind of Christ, PTL

Originally Posted by Ctack

Its hard to be both... Domainers have too many development choices which can lead to stagnancy.

Malaysia · 08-15-2008, 06:11 AM

Originally Posted by jlc

I'd rather be a developer, but I have the mind set of a domainer.

JLC

LOL me too!

MillersCrossing · 08-15-2008, 07:01 AM

Originally Posted by Jimbojimbo

That is so true.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=503731

I would happily sell 99% of my portfolio if that stagnancy reared its head and began to affect the development side.

It's also the case that Namepros itself can be a massive distraction to development - as we all can testify. (It can also be the GREATEST source of real help and assistance at times)

I have noticed that when I buy names today I almost always buy for five years. This is not only cheaper in the long run, but also has three effects.

1. I really think about what I am buying.

2. I've had a good idea, but now I can wait a while, and get on with other stuff I am doing.

3. If I ever get an offer on a name I don't have to jump.

Development is indeed the best route - but it is more like hard work. However, domaining gives the thrill of showing you can pick out the diamonds from the coal.

That probably explains why I own some absolute 'howlers'!

it would at least explain why you would team up with Millers.....

I would rather be a domainer especially with my health condition, but hey just add it to the list of challenges of being a developer.....

For me my number one challenge is doing all this for the first time and needing to come across as a total pro in so many different fields if I am to have a chance to sell clients...........

I should be in 7th heaven, I have just secured three client shoots for video brochures for the cities of NY, NJ and IL - instead I am thinking of the million and one reasons things are gona **** up

DO NOT BE A DEVELOPER IF YOU SUFFER FROM ANY OF THE FOLLOWING MENTALHEALTH CONDITIONS - MANIC DEPRESSION, DEPRESSION, INSOMNIA, DRUG ADDICTION

I suffer the first and the ups and downs of devving are roller coaster!!

Jimbojimbo · 08-15-2008, 08:12 AM

Originally Posted by MillersCrossing

it would at least explain why you would team up with Millers.....

????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=503731
I've teamed up with you over certain names because you have two very wonderful elements that most of us wish we could all have - you have a vision of what internet TV can be - and you have no fear.

It's amazing to hear you say you have moments when you worry about f^cking up. I really doubt that James, but it's nice to know you may be human after all, eh!

Whoever makes it bIG from this board in the future, you are a frontrunner.

Now that's scary - Millers replacing Bill Gates - and with an oxygen bottle in tow!!!!!

***Practical*** · 08-15-2008, 08:48 AM

If the question is a pure one, which would you rather do if the money was the same either way - I would say Domainer for sure.

However, there are definitely bigger profits and ROI on developing. Domaining has its moments and I enjoy all of them. One day I think the money will be the same, but right now developer, or in my case SEO/VM engineer, are much more profitable per hour.

Ctack pinned it when he said we have too many choices to be both. Unless you have a staff of 5 people you kind of have to stick with one and use it as leverage for the other.

TheBulldog · 08-15-2008, 03:08 PM

I don't see Lottery Winner in the list of options, so just pigeon hole me as a developer with kleptomaniac domainer risk aversion.

mjnels · 08-15-2008, 03:25 PM

dough mainer!

however, it depends what TLD we're talking about.. im a stranger to the .TV aftermarket so i would be completely out of my element pure play domaining with .TV... the premium pricing thing would be a different game. would take a little while for me to adapt.

Jimbojimbo · 08-15-2008, 03:33 PM

Originally Posted by mjnels

i would be completely out of my element pure play domaining with .TV
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=503731

would take a little while for me to adapt.

It doesn't take that long to get to grips with what .TV is all about. Premium or non-premium.

And I think there a few here who can vouch for its beneficial effects.

Good luck and welcome if you are joining in on our little (but growing) world.

treebytheriver · 08-16-2008, 12:54 AM

Low budget (read no budget) developer! And doing quite well with a few sites, thanks to wordpress. I can't wait to actually develop properly, which will happen next spring hopefully, meanwhile restrictions force me to be creative, which is so fun!

htmlindex · 08-16-2008, 02:48 AM

Originally Posted by UsedAgain

If the question is a pure one, which would you rather do if the money was the same either way - I would say Domainer for sure.

I would rather be a domainer as well as there would definately be less work involved

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Jimbojimbo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2,943	If by TV developer, you include ALL elements, such as funding, people managing, presenting, filming, editing, casting, researching, organising, promoting, monetizing, etc, etc AS WELL as ensuring you have a robust and scaleable platform, the bollocks of a website, and so on - then I would prefer DEVELOPING - hands down. ????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/dot-tv/503731-domainer-or-developer.html The simple fact is this - it gets you out more than domaining. Having said that,the domainer phase of any developers life has to be one of the best periods - it is so ridiculously addictive. If I had not come here as part of my quest I certainly wouldn't have learned the masses of stuff about the most important front door to my business - the virtual one. By applying myself I have learned how to get a ready-made waiting to opened brand for an absolute fraction of the price of going purely down the developer route. And I've made some good friends (and a sprinkling of enemies - or 'sons of snoops' as I like to call them). Big downside to domaining is that most people in the world just don't get it!

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netzilla Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,717	I say developer but who also has knowledge of being a domainer. Good skills in both areas would maximize profit.

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jeffoverman Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 3,345	unfortantly a domainer still....projects not off the ground, and back on first base... j __________________ Save Your Money On .Co and buy a nice .com name in the after market!

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Cate.tv NamePros Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 242	social butterfly - developer __________________ http://www.Gifts.TV

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Jammer Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,495	developer is where the action is....but just a domainer at the moment.

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Chef Patrick ChefPatrick.com Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 2,121 Follow @ChefPatrick	wow that is a tough question. i couldn't see not doing both. i guess if i HAD to pick just one it would be a domainer. domainer buys a name and flips it with no work __________________ Domain News by Chef Patrick Facebook \| Twitter \|Science Fiction \|DNCruise

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Len dot TV'er Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Central Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,757	I'd need to learn a lot more before I could even contemplate being a serious developer so I will stick to domaining for now.

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weblord NamePros Legend Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Philippines - www.Nabaza.com Posts: 19,785	if both is accepted, then i would be both, since it's not always flipping that earns money and if your domain (they usually are) crying for development then that's the obvious way to go. __________________ Nabaza.com - Amaia

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*Practical* Name Seller Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 1,066 Follow @dnauctions	If the question is a pure one, which would you rather do if the money was the same either way - I would say Domainer for sure. However, there are definitely bigger profits and ROI on developing. Domaining has its moments and I enjoy all of them. One day I think the money will be the same, but right now developer, or in my case SEO/VM engineer, are much more profitable per hour. Ctack pinned it when he said we have too many choices to be both. Unless you have a staff of 5 people you kind of have to stick with one and use it as leverage for the other.

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TheBulldog Your Showbiz Connection Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spam-It's what's for dinner. Posts: 4,725	I don't see Lottery Winner in the list of options, so just pigeon hole me as a developer with kleptomaniac domainer risk aversion. __________________ ════════════════►◊ Funny Google Voice Translations

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mjnels Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 2,181	dough mainer! however, it depends what TLD we're talking about.. im a stranger to the .TV aftermarket so i would be completely out of my element pure play domaining with .TV... the premium pricing thing would be a different game. would take a little while for me to adapt. __________________ :\|

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treebytheriver NamePros Regular Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: mountain girl Posts: 537	Low budget (read no budget) developer! And doing quite well with a few sites, thanks to wordpress. I can't wait to actually develop properly, which will happen next spring hopefully, meanwhile restrictions force me to be creative, which is so fun!

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