On Wednesday, we started a brand new Q&A series, in which we ask one question and get a number of experts to respond. Our first question was based around the idea of what type of domain names you should consider buying when you’re starting out.
We had nine experts on hand to provide some fascinating answers. We are planning on publishing this series every two weeks, so subscribe to the blog to ensure you don’t miss this series.
Here’s this week’s Top Topics.
How Do I Avoid Losing Traffic to a .COM?
There have been many famous examples of marketed ccTLDs or new gTLDs losing traffic their .COM alternatives. The first that comes to mind is Overstock’s disastrous move to O.CO in 2010. According to Overstock’s CEO, the company lost 61% of its traffic to O.COM - a domain that’s currently reserved by the registry.
In this discussion, one investor is looking to develop a site in a specific niche, but buying the exact match .COM is not feasible. The general consensus seems to be that buying a .COM is currently the only way to avoid traffic leaks, assuming the developed website receives a large amount of type-in traffic.
Topic by: @Kuffy
My First Four Figure Sale!
Do you remember your first four figure sale? Are you yet to get your first? Domain investor @mpls shared the news that they have closed their first ever four figure sale this week. The domain in question is a .CLUB domain name that the investor acquired just one month ago for $1.
According to the discussion, the buyer is a well known figure within the domain industry, and the sale was as a result of an inbound enquiry. Congratulations to the investor. Here’s to many more sales to come.
Topic by: @mpls
Preventing Text Spam After New Registrations
Receiving spam after registering a new domain name is commonplace if you don’t register your names under privacy protection. Receiving emails and phone calls offering services for your domains has become a regular annoyance for many investors, but it seems that text spam is now prevalent.
This discussion addresses the problems of incessant spam, and how it can be prevented. There are some very interesting tips within this discussion, and if you’re looking to minimise spam from domain registrations you’ll want to read it.
Topic by: @Silentptnr
Showcase Your Royal Mint Gold Domains
Trend investing can be a lucrative form of domaining, if you know what you’re doing. Recently, the UK’s Royal Mint has teamed up with and American company to provide a digital asset, backed by gold. The product is to be called Royal Mint Gold (RMG).
With the news that this product will launch in 2017, domain investors have been acquiring RMG based domain names. This discussion gives domainers the opportunity to showcase their RMG domains.
Topic by: @baseballworld
What Happened In My First Year of Domaining
After their first year as a domain investor, @shawshank83 has shared their story of their first twelve months in domaining. The full article can be seen in this discussion, but some of the highlights include this investor selling brandable names on Flippa in no reserve auctions, selling a name for $1,000 and spending valuable hours in creating an unsuccessful brandable domain shop.
How does that compare to your first year?
Topic by: @shawshank83
'Twas the Night of Renewals
With Christmas fast approaching, one domain investor has created an ingenious festive poem dedicated to domainers everywhere.
This is a holiday tribute to domainers, and has been well received by the community.
Topic by: @Joeguy1014
Top Topics of the Week is a blog series featuring the most popular discussions and content within the domain community. Tune in weekly to see what’s trending!
We had nine experts on hand to provide some fascinating answers. We are planning on publishing this series every two weeks, so subscribe to the blog to ensure you don’t miss this series.
Here’s this week’s Top Topics.
How Do I Avoid Losing Traffic to a .COM?
There have been many famous examples of marketed ccTLDs or new gTLDs losing traffic their .COM alternatives. The first that comes to mind is Overstock’s disastrous move to O.CO in 2010. According to Overstock’s CEO, the company lost 61% of its traffic to O.COM - a domain that’s currently reserved by the registry.
In this discussion, one investor is looking to develop a site in a specific niche, but buying the exact match .COM is not feasible. The general consensus seems to be that buying a .COM is currently the only way to avoid traffic leaks, assuming the developed website receives a large amount of type-in traffic.
Topic by: @Kuffy
My First Four Figure Sale!
Do you remember your first four figure sale? Are you yet to get your first? Domain investor @mpls shared the news that they have closed their first ever four figure sale this week. The domain in question is a .CLUB domain name that the investor acquired just one month ago for $1.
According to the discussion, the buyer is a well known figure within the domain industry, and the sale was as a result of an inbound enquiry. Congratulations to the investor. Here’s to many more sales to come.
Topic by: @mpls
Receiving spam after registering a new domain name is commonplace if you don’t register your names under privacy protection. Receiving emails and phone calls offering services for your domains has become a regular annoyance for many investors, but it seems that text spam is now prevalent.
This discussion addresses the problems of incessant spam, and how it can be prevented. There are some very interesting tips within this discussion, and if you’re looking to minimise spam from domain registrations you’ll want to read it.
Topic by: @Silentptnr
Showcase Your Royal Mint Gold Domains
Trend investing can be a lucrative form of domaining, if you know what you’re doing. Recently, the UK’s Royal Mint has teamed up with and American company to provide a digital asset, backed by gold. The product is to be called Royal Mint Gold (RMG).
With the news that this product will launch in 2017, domain investors have been acquiring RMG based domain names. This discussion gives domainers the opportunity to showcase their RMG domains.
Topic by: @baseballworld
What Happened In My First Year of Domaining
After their first year as a domain investor, @shawshank83 has shared their story of their first twelve months in domaining. The full article can be seen in this discussion, but some of the highlights include this investor selling brandable names on Flippa in no reserve auctions, selling a name for $1,000 and spending valuable hours in creating an unsuccessful brandable domain shop.
How does that compare to your first year?
Topic by: @shawshank83
'Twas the Night of Renewals
With Christmas fast approaching, one domain investor has created an ingenious festive poem dedicated to domainers everywhere.
This is a holiday tribute to domainers, and has been well received by the community.
Topic by: @Joeguy1014
Top Topics of the Week is a blog series featuring the most popular discussions and content within the domain community. Tune in weekly to see what’s trending!
- it's just one of the most popular discussions this week, and something that many investors know little about. Just sharing the discussion for reference.
