Domainer or developer ?

equity78 · 08-14-2008, 12:08 PM

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

MicroGuy · 08-14-2008, 12:17 PM

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

cosmicray · 08-14-2008, 12:22 PM

both.

space101 · 08-14-2008, 12:26 PM

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

Jimbojimbo · 08-14-2008, 12:33 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.

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, 12:43 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, 12:52 PM

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

JLC

jeffoverman · 08-14-2008, 02:32 PM

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

j

Cate.tv · 08-14-2008, 03:10 PM

social butterfly - developer

Jammer · 08-14-2008, 04:28 PM

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

Chef Patrick · 08-14-2008, 08:28 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, 08:39 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, 09:03 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, 01:40 AM

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

Jimbojimbo · 08-15-2008, 02:26 AM

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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.

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, 02:30 AM

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ctack

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

Malaysia · 08-15-2008, 05:11 AM

Quote:

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, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbojimbo

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.

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, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by MillersCrossing

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

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!!!!!

Wire · 08-15-2008, 07:48 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, 02:08 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, 02:25 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, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mjnels

i would be completely out of my element pure play domaining with .TV

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 · 08-15-2008, 11:54 PM

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, 01:48 AM

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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

08-14-2008, 12:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
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MicroGuy Miembro Especial Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Greenwood, SC Posts: 3,354 103.30 NP$ (Donate)	Developer. I make money developing, and then spend it domaining. __________________ .....................

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space101 NamePros Regular Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 518 0.00 NP$ (Donate)	Developer all day much, bigger profit potential and a variety of business models on the right domain name. __________________ Facebook Uk

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netzilla Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,704 223.80 NP$ (Donate)	I say developer but who also has knowledge of being a domainer. Good skills in both areas would maximize profit. __________________ "If PHP is peanut butter...then...MySQL would be the jelly. Together they can make one heck of a good sandwich." --- Netzilla 9/14/08

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Jimbojimbo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,547 35.00 NP$ (Donate)	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. 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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jlc NamePros Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 146 123.00 NP$ (Donate)	I'd rather be a developer, but I have the mind set of a domainer. JLC __________________ comico.tv easystyle.tv justmystyle.tv. mygeorgia.tv mynashville.tv mycolorado.tv mysportsnews.tv myhealthnews.tv tvmovie.tv - CityStreets.tv

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jeffoverman Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 3,042 0.00 NP$ (Donate)	unfortantly a domainer still....projects not off the ground, and back on first base... j __________________ want forex names? call me your forex .com domainer and .us holder

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Cate.tv NamePros Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 160 101.50 NP$ (Donate)	social butterfly - developer __________________ http://www.Gifts.TV

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Jammer Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,419 66.00 NP$ (Donate)	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: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,051 2,506.72 NP$ (Donate)	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 __________________ ChefPatrick.com My Blog ---> Thank you to all my NP readers ViralSignUp.com - Your Newsletter Has Now Gone Viral!!! DomainSubway.com My Domain Portfolio

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Len dot TV'er Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Central Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254 728.35 NP$ (Donate)	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. __________________ ************************************* Take a look!!!>>>> Domain Xpress Web Sales **************************************

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weblord NamePros Legend Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Philippines - www.Nabaza.com Posts: 19,840 21,700.43 NP$ (Donate)	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.

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Ctack NamePros Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 319 500.00 NP$ (Donate)	Its hard to be both... Domainers have too many development choices which can lead to stagnancy. __________________ Have $200 in revenue/monthly and/or 200 domains? PM me for a SedoPro code! Looking for Offers on Plate.tv $100 BIN.

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Wire There is no spoon Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New York, NY Posts: 781 802.75 NP$ (Donate)	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: 4,708 175.00 NP$ (Donate)	I don't see Lottery Winner in the list of options, so just pigeon hole me as a developer with kleptomaniac domainer risk aversion. __________________ ═════════►◊ Alien Conspiracy--Discover the truth. ════════════════►◊ Property Investment Companies

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mjnels Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 2,096 357.00 NP$ (Donate)	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: 515 174.10 NP$ (Donate)	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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