RAMPED.com

[DanBingham]

Has anyone had any experience in using RAMPED.com?
Never heard of them before so assume they are new?

Noticed the banner ad here at NP, and had a quick scan earlier today.

 

[Pierre Barnard]

I submitted a a few domains. Fast and easy process. They seem to cater for "higher" quality domains. I got 2-3 .coms rejected , but got accepted on this one: https://ramped.com/auction/goodi.es-44639730.

Also submitted 2 .info domains, waiting approval on those.

Seems they dont accept UK or ZA domains as far I can see.

So far I am impressed.

 

[DomainAgency.com]

Has anyone had any experience in using RAMPED.com?
Never heard of them before so assume they are new?

Noticed the banner ad here at NP, and had a quick scan earlier today.

I know McKay who is a founder. He is a good guy and catering to domain investors being one himself. They are doing a great deal of outreach to bring endusers onto the platform. I would give it a chance and I have just started to myself. I will keep you posted on the results.

 

[Templr]

I got 2-3 .coms rejected

That's interesting to know. So it seems to be vetted which Flippa isn't. Good luck.

 

[Pierre Barnard]

That's interesting to know. So it seems to be vetted which Flippa isn't. Good luck.

Yes. Correct.

 

[hookbox]

How in the world do they expect domainers to list domains on their site when they are charging $5 per domain to list them. Get some traction first before you start charging people. This is exactly why businesses fail before they even begin.

Smart thing to do is give your services away for a few months to gain interest and then once it gains traction you start charging. The truth is it will never work because domainers won't pay 5 bucks per domain to list. There are way to many established marketplaces with traction that are free. 5 bucks PLUS commission is crazy.

 

[Templr]

How in the world do they expect domainers to list domains on their site when they are charging $5 per domain to list them. Get some traction first before you start charging people. This is exactly why businesses fail before they even begin.

Yep, my thoughts too, look at their competitors before Flippa; Freemarket.com which is free to list and cost for more. Although there seems to be better names on Ramped already?

 

[McKay Taylor]

The reason for Ramped vetting is to keep a "Premium Auction Marketplace".

When marketplaces (especially auction platforms) allow any names to be submitted, the platform can quickly become "oversaturated", and makes it impossible to get all the names listed the right exposure they need to do well. (We call this "List Blindness").

End users also don't want to have to dig through a pile of (for a better use of the word) "Junk Domains" to try and find a great name for there business.

When end users are looking to buy they want to quickly be able to pick the types of names they are looking for (Generic, Brandables, Short/Acronym) -- Because Ramped Hand Vets we it gives us the ability to categorize each domain we approve.

So a user who only wants "premium generic dictionary .com's" doesn't have to be barbered by made up "brandables" random 4L's.com and so forth.

The goal is giving every name the right exposure it needs! A "Ramped Up" Marketplace

 

[McKay Taylor]

How in the world do they expect domainers to list domains on their site when they are charging $5 per domain to list them. Get some traction first before you start charging people. This is exactly why businesses fail before they even begin.

Smart thing to do is give your services away for a few months to gain interest and then once it gains traction you start charging. The truth is it will never work because domainers won't pay 5 bucks per domain to list. There are way to many established marketplaces with traction that are free. 5 bucks PLUS commission is crazy.

The truth behind this decision was simply to keep it in users minds that listing fees will be associated with names that have been approved (down the road).

Every new Ramped user gets 3 free listing credits (which can only be used "if" your name is approved). Its completely free to submit as many domains as you would like!

If and once approved, you then choose whether or not you want to "launch" the listing live to the marketplace. That is when the listing credits come into play. Another way to think about it is if you name cant sell for well over $5 on Ramped it probably won't be approved

We didn't want to build up a loyal user base and then start charging them for every name we approve there after. (when users were used to it being free). There is many new features to come with ramped and that is why there was a listing fee decision. However we welcome to hear any and all feedback.

The $5 listing fee covers more then just a "1 time listing". (if you name is approved) it allows you to list your named on ramped indefinitely.

Since we do "Vet" every name that goes on the platform, you can always Relist (at no cost to you) without ramped becoming cluttered (like other platforms such as Flippa).

It will also allow you (in the future) to park your names at ramped. And be in the Ramped marketplace network.

As it stands right now any user who contacts me (or any members on my team directly), we are more then happy to give you more free listing credits if you have run out.

Just make sure you have enough premium domains listed (and then actually approved) to be able use the first 3 free credits that we gave you to start

 

[Templr]

@Mackay

The reason for Ramped vetting is to keep a "Premium Auction Marketplace".

When marketplaces (especially auction platforms) allow any names to be submitted, the platform can quickly become "oversaturated", and make it impossible to get all the names listed the right exposure they need to do well. (We call this "List Blindness").

End users also don't want to have to dig through a pile of (for a better use of the word) "Junk Domains" to try and find a great name for there business.

When end users are looking to buy they want to quickly be able to pick the types of names they are looking for (Generic, Brandables, Short/Acronym) -- Because Ramped Hand Vets we it gives us the ability to categorize each domain we approve.

So a user who only wants "premium generic dictionary .com's" doesn't have to be barbered by made up "brandables" random 4L's.com and so forth.

The goal is giving every name the right exposure it needs! A "Ramped Up" Marketplace

Thanks for this Mackay, I just sent you an email about this, but you've covered it, cheers.

 

[hookbox]

The truth behind this decision was simply to keep it in users minds that listing fees will be associated with names that have been approved (down the road).

Every new Ramped user gets 3 free listing credits (which can only be used "if" your name is approved).

We didn't want to build up a loyal user base and then start charging them for every name we approve there after. (when users were used to it being free). There is many new features to come with ramped and that is why there was a listing fee decision. However we welcome to hear any and all feedback.

The $5 listing fee covers more then just a "1 time listing". (if you name is approved) it allows you to list your named on ramped indefinitely.

Since we do "Vet" every name that goes on the platform, you can always Relist (at no cost to you) without ramped becoming cluttered (like other platforms such as Flippa).

It will also allow you (in the future) to park your names at ramped. And be in the Ramped marketplace network.

As it stands right now any user who contacts me (or any members on my team directly), we are more then happy to give you more free listing credits if you have run out.

Just make sure you have enough premium domains listed (and then actually approved) to be able use the first 3 free credits that we gave you to start

In my opinion the $5 listing fee is so minimal to your profitability that you should get rid of it now before it becomes a reason for domainers not to list with you. Great domains with reasonable commission is all you need to turn a profit. If you approach bulk domain holders that have premium names and offer your marketplace for free then it's a no-brainer for them to list with you. As soon as you say it will cost you 5 bucks a name they will run for the hills. We all know domainers are cheap asses!

 

[McKay Taylor]

In my opinion the $5 listing fee is so minimal to your profitability that you should get rid of it now before it becomes a reason for domainers not to list with you. Great domains with reasonable commission is all you need to turn a profit. If you approach bulk domain holders that have premium names and offer your marketplace for free then it's a no-brainer for them to list with you. As soon as you say it will cost you 5 bucks a name they will run for the hills. We all know domainers are cheap asses!

I agree with you. We just didn't want to pull 'swift' on any user. Transparency and honesty is king. Especially when it comes to marketplaces. & We are really making sure we stick to those core values here at Ramped.

Let me see what I can get done here on my end, as we are actively working with both the domain community and the end user community (from startups, incubators, think-tanks) etc.. In order to make sure we make both sides happy

@hookbox if you want to PM me I can hook you up with some more credits in the mean time!

Really appreciate the feedback though

 

[produced1509]

In my opinion the $5 listing fee is so minimal to your profitability that you should get rid of it now before it becomes a reason for domainers not to list with you. Great domains with reasonable commission is all you need to turn a profit. If you approach bulk domain holders that have premium names and offer your marketplace for free then it's a no-brainer for them to list with you. As soon as you say it will cost you 5 bucks a name they will run for the hills. We all know domainers are cheap asses!

Most marketplaces are already saturated and bring negligible buyers / end users or asking to actively market your own domains to end users (what should be their job) even after listing the domains with them and yet charging a listing fees and commission.

Mostly agree with what hookbox said...

 

[Cristi Marin]

I personally been waiting for RAMPED to be launched for months. It's like a fresh air!
When I first heard about their core values I said right on the spot that this is a marketplace
that resonates with me and I'm looking forward to do business with.
I really dig the platform and the UI.

So far I've got listed on auction a 4L .com and waiting for more domains to be reviewed.
Looking forward to a great experience and support!

Happy domaining and profits to y'all!

 

[imadoer]

Ramped looks good! Looking forward to what happens in the future I'm listing a few names there to get started.

 

[Chris Hydrick]

In my opinion the $5 listing fee is so minimal to your profitability that you should get rid of it now before it becomes a reason for domainers not to list with you.

+1

I was interested in the site until I saw $5 listing fee's.

There is no guarantee a domain will sell. Why put money upfront into something that would be better off spent on renewals. Perhaps, add an option for a free listing fee + slightly higher commission if your name sells.

The truth behind this decision was simply to keep it in users minds that listing fees will be associated with names that have been approved (down the road).

IMO, forming your business model around listing fee's as an insurance for time spent for your efforts per domain is greedy. Why be greedy? Understand we are small business owners as well who also have time and resources spent just as you the marketplace.

Anyways, not trying to crap on your new venture. I'm all for industry competition, but listing fee's really grill my gears.

 

[Doughmange]

Looks promising.

You need an urgent re-design though. The minimalist design is hurting my eyeballs.

 

[HotKey]

Why no ngTLDs? A name like Ramped, it could strike a chord with domainers across all dots.

The platform looks good, open it up.

 

[toughdomains]

typed in llll.com and llll in pattern filter and got zero results but when you look at all auctions you can see some 4 letter for sale. filter needs a fixin...

 

[McKay Taylor]

typed in llll.com and llll in pattern filter and got zero results but when you look at all auctions you can see some 4 letter for sale. filter needs a fixin...

When your looking for 4 letters or less make sure your "category filter" is set to "All Domains". Also make sure you type "LLLL" in caps. llll (lower case) would look for domains that have the auction letters llll (lower case).

Or if you simply looking for "short domains" just choose the "short domain" category.



That should fix the troubles your experiencing. If you still are having issue. PM me and we will see what is going on

 

[McKay Taylor]

Why no ngTLDs? A name like Ramped, it could strike a chord with domainers across all dots.

The platform looks good, open it up.

Thanks for your complements on the platform

We actually do accept really premium nGTLD's on the platform.

Ramped has a strict approval criteria. We only approve names that we know our marketing and brokerage teams can do proper "active marketing" and enough solid outbound to "actually" bring more buyers for that particular name.

If you have a really premium NGTLD name it will be approved. However the majority of NGTLDs that are owned by investors aren't premium. The premium names are still held by the registries.

In regards to your comment about the name "Ramped" itself. Not quite sure I understand your comment there.

Cheers,

- McKay

 

[Pierre Barnard]

I agree 100% with @Cristi Marin. I really like the UI and vetting process.And I can confirm the 3 free listings. I just got another 3 domains (2 x.info and 1 x.com) rejected. Im glad and agree with this decision. I would MUCH rather list my domains here then on Flippa. My one domain that got accepted already has 2 bids in less than 24 hours. This would NEVER have happened on Flippa as it is too saturated with sub standard domains and everyone is trying to get in the "Most Popular Auctions" list for their domain to even be seen,.

Well done Ramped! I hope that in future you would consider premium .co.uk and .co.za domains as well.

 

[GoWebnames.com]

Looks good to me. I feel at least a minimal personal vetting of domains keeps the clutter away.
Flippa seems to have gone down much in quality because they are trying to become Sedo as well.
Sedo = Broad Wholesale Market, Flippa = Auction Market Initially

In my opinion, it would be much better if Ramped.com stays exclusively an Auction platform.

 

[HotKey]

We actually do accept really premium nGTLD's on the platform.

Ramped has a strict approval criteria. We only approve names that we know our marketing and brokerage teams can do proper "active marketing" and enough solid outbound to "actually" bring more buyers for that particular name.

If you have a really premium NGTLD name it will be approved. However the majority of NGTLDs that are owned by investors aren't premium. The premium names are still held by the registries.

Ok, good. There was no mention of them on your FAQ. Thanks for clarifying.

In regards to your comment about the name "Ramped" itself. Not quite sure I understand your comment there.

It was my roundabout way of saying the name is huge, I like it. It instantly connects.

 

[produced1509]

How much time did it take you to receive a response once you submitted your domains for listing?

Going to give this a try and will share my experience here.

I sincerely hope they are different from other marketplaces. ( Do all the work ourselves to bring end users to the marketplace listing and still pay a listing fee and commission to the marketplace)